XCMG Debuts 14,000-Ton Ring Crane to Remake Heavy Industrial Lifting

The crane utilizes a modular dual-unit configuration, with the first unit already capable of independent operations. Once fully integrated, the system is designed to handle the increasingly complex demands of nuclear power, wind energy, and conventional petrochemical installations. Beyond raw power, the machine introduces an electric direct-drive system that promises a 30% reduction in energy consumption and a 20% boost in operational efficiency compared to traditional heavy-lifting equipment.

Yang Dongsheng, chairman of XCMG Group, described the project as a transformative leap in engineering. By enabling the lifting of massive vessels as complete units rather than segments, the technology aims to mitigate safety risks during site assembly and pressure testing. In the nuclear sector, the crane achieves a world-first milestone: it can service two nuclear islands from a single position, streamlining construction timelines for large-scale energy facilities worldwide.