New XCMG mobile cranes for US market

XCMG all terrain crane at ConExpo in the colours of Crane Masters, Inc. The XCA275_U lifts 275 US tons (250 tonnes). Photo: Alex Dahm/KHL Group

Chinese crane and construction equipment manufacturer XCMG launched three new wheeled mobile cranes for the US market.

It presented the all terrain, rough terrain and truck cranes at the ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 trade Show held in las Vegas, early March. The manufacturer said it is aiming the cranes at the local municipal, energy and infrastructure sectors of the market.

The XCA275_U is a 275 US ton (250 tonne) capacity all terrain on five axles. It has a seven section, 262.5 foot (80 metre) telescopic boom to which can be added a fixed jib, up to 144.36 feet (44 metres) long, giving a maximum total reach of 354.3 feet (108 metres).

XCMG rough terrain crane model XCR130_U at the 2026 ConExpo trade show. Photo: Alex Dahm/KHL Group

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Power for the AT is from a 577 hp inline six cylinder Mercedes diesel to Tier 4f/EU Stage IV emission regulations driving a Kessler transfer box and axles via an Allison transmission.

The new rough terrain crane is the XCR130_U, rated at 143 US tons (130 tonnes). It has a five section, 164.4 foot (50 metre) main boom to which can be added up to 60 feet (18.3 metres) of lattice jib in two sections. Maximum total lifting height is 224 feet (68 metres). It has a 310 hp engine.

The XCT45_U boom truck lifts 45 tons (41 tonnes), has a 142 foot (43 metre), five section telescopic boom and offers a maximum hoisting height of 197 feet (60 metres). It can be mounted on a four axle (including one tag axle) local market truck.