First XCMG 1,000 tonne crane goes to work in South Korea

XCMG XCA1000G8_1K in bridge lift operation in South Korea (Photo:

The first 1,000 tonne capacity mobile crane from XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group) has been put into operation in South Korea.

The XCA1000G8-1K all terrain crane made its debut lift at a site in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, where it completed a bridge lifting operation.

This was the first time a crane of this size manufactured by a brand from China was put into operation in South Korea. XCMG described it as ‘a significant step forward’ in the company’s expansion into the country’s high-capacity lifting market.

The XCA1000G8-1K can lift up to heights of 100 metres using only the main boom. This should allow it to complete most high-rise operations.

The crane features an eight-section, 102.5 metre main boom, three configurable outrigger lengths and three counterweight travel positions to offer improved flexibility.

Transport height is 4.0 metres (with main boom) and the width is 3.2 metres (with the superlift), allowing the crane to be driven on public roads.

XCMG offered support throughout the project, from equipment selection and configuration, through to lift planning and on-site co-ordination with a local support team.

The company has been growing its product portfolio covering 1,000 tonne cranes, introducing successive models with increased capacity and performance.