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This section provides an overview for crane trucks as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 23 crane truck manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked crane truck companies as of August, 2025: 1.CSCTRUCK Limited, 2.Builtrite Handlers & Attachments, 3.PALFINGER AG.
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A crane truck is a vehicle equipped with the functionality of a crane, which can lift and horizontally move loads using power.
Known also as a mobile crane due to its ability to travel on roads, its major feature is the ability to be set up in various locations, allowing for the conducting of operations in optimal positions. With various vehicle variations and sizes, users can choose the type of vehicle according to the location and purpose. It is commonly used in civil engineering sites, demolition projects, construction sites, and is one of the familiar construction vehicles for the general public.
Crane trucks are used for various tasks such as moving loads and lifting or lowering materials in different locations. Their ability to self-propel and move to the work site is a key reason for their widespread use.
They play a vital role in various construction sites, job sites, rescue operations, event setups, and more. Their ability to operate in challenging terrains, soft ground, and confined spaces makes them highly valuable across different fields.
A crane truck is a vehicle with a crane apparatus mounted on a mobile chassis. The upper revolving body can rotate the entire vehicle left or right using a turning device. The elevation and extension of the jib (boom) on the upper revolving body are hydraulically operated.
There are six main types of crane trucks, each capable of traveling and moving:
Equipped with a revolving circle on the chassis and outriggers, this crane truck has a crane apparatus mounted on top. It has separate driver cabins for driving and crane operation. Available in various sizes, ranging from small to large, it can lift up to 20 tons.
This crane truck combines a crane apparatus and a loading platform on the chassis. Typically, the crane apparatus is mounted between the driver cabin and the loading platform. It is highly convenient as it can handle hoisting, loading, and transport operations in one unit. Usually, it has a lifting capacity of less than 3 tons, with crane operation either on the side of the vehicle or using remote control.
Used for towing accident vehicles and installing machinery in factories, this crane truck has a short jib length of 10m. It is equipped with a pintle hook and winch for towing purposes.
A wheel crane with large tires, this all-wheel-drive crane truck is equipped with two axles for four-wheel drive. It has a small turning radius, making it suitable for use in narrow urban areas. Notably, it can stably operate on uneven or soft ground. It has a lifting capacity ranging from 4.9 tons to 70 tons, and with additional weights, some models can achieve capacities of over 100 tons.
A large crane truck capable of high-speed road travel and off-road movement. With a maximum of 8 axles and 16 wheels, this all-terrain crane can achieve both multi-axle drive and steering, ensuring maneuverability in tight spaces. It can deliver significant lifting capacity even in confined work areas.
A crane truck with a crawler running system. Crawler-type cranes have a wide ground contact area, resulting in low ground pressure, allowing them to travel on soft ground. While their travel speed is slow, around 1 to 3 km/h, they cannot travel on public roads and are transported on trailers.
To operate and handle a crane truck, individuals need to undergo training tailored to the specific crane truck they will use. This includes:
Additionally, for on-road travel, licenses such as a medium-sized license, large-sized license, or large-sized special license are required based on the vehicle's size.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Link-Belt Cranes is a manufacturer of cranes for a range of applications including forestry, construction, mining, and mass manufacturing. Originally founded in 1880 as the Link-Belt Machinery Company, the company is currently headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries acquired in 1986. From its 812,000 square foot manufacturing facility, Link-Belt Cranes produces heavy machinery such as rough terrain and truck terrain cranes, as well as telescopic and lattice crawlers. The company offers additional services to clients including crane operation and maintenance training, moving inventory via partner distributors across the United States and Canada.
OUCO is a leading Chinese manufacturer of marine cranes with over forty years of industry experience. We specialize in manufacturing a wide range of marine equipment, including marine cranes, winches, grab buckets, container spreaders, and port hoppers. Our company has a workforce of 200 employees and a technical team of 20 experts. We have a global presence and are well-known in the Middle East and Asia. At OUCO, we are committed to providing our customers with end-to-end solutions, from design to manufacturing and after-sales service. Our team of professionals has the expertise to develop lifting equipment that meets the specific requirements of ships and offshore platforms. We offer products certified to Api 2C standards, Solas, or any IACS certification. Feel free to contact us to discuss your needs.
SANY Group is a manufacturer of construction and industrial equipment founded in 1989 and based in Changsha, Hunan. The company specializes in heavy machinery including port and oil drilling machinery, construction and mining equipment, and onshore as well as offshore wind turbines. The company’s extensive product portfolio includes tunneling machinery such as mining trucks and roadheaders, pile drivers like diaphragm wall grabs and drilling rigs, and concrete machinery like mortar pumps and truck mixers. SANY Group’s clients include DHL, the Port of Rotterdam and the State Grid Corporation of China.
Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd. (XCMG), established in 1943, is a Chinese state-owned manufacturer headquartered in Xuzhou, Jiangsu, specializing in heavy machinery. The company offers a range of machines for hoisting and mining, such as crawler cranes and excavators. It also provides road, piling, and concrete machinery, including soil stabilizers, rotary drilling rigs, and concrete boom pumps. Serving customers in over 180 countries, the company is supported by over 20 manufacturing facilities in China and research and development centers in more than 10 countries, including Germany, India, and the United States.
Builtrite Handlers & Attachments (formerly Northshore Manufacturing), established in 1989 and headquartered in Two Harbors, Minnesota, United States, is a material handler and attachment designer, manufacturer, and B2B supplier. The company's primary products include stationary electric material handlers, truck-mounted material handlers, and a wide variety of attachments for use in the solid waste industry. It also supplies material handlers to mobile waste shredding, grinding, and baling OEMs. The company's services include custom equipment production, equipment maintenance, and operator training.
CHENGLI SPECIAL AUTOMBILE CO., LTD., established in 2004 and based in Suizhou city, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of special trucks. The company's range of trucks includes concrete mixer trucks, airport crash tenders, and rear loader garbage trucks. These products are used in various industries, including the construction industry, waste management, and transportation and logistics. The company offers services including technical support, spare parts supply, and training on the use of its machines while being ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2004 certified.
Ranking as of August 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSCTRUCK Limited |
8.0%
|
| 2 | Builtrite Handlers & Attachments |
7.0%
|
| 3 | PALFINGER AG |
5.0%
|
| 4 | Zhejiang HuiSha Tow Truck Trading Factory |
5.0%
|
| 5 | Shiyan Yunlihong Industrial & Trade Co., Ltd. |
5.0%
|
| 6 | Hubei Dong Runze Special Vehicle Equipment Co., Ltd. |
5.0%
|
| 7 | FURUKAWA UNIC CORPORATION |
5.0%
|
| 8 | Link-Belt Cranes |
5.0%
|
| 9 | Henan Harvest Machinery & Truck Co., Ltd |
4.0%
|
| 10 | Hubei Shenbai Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. |
4.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the crane truck page as of August 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
China
|
2 | 50.0% |
|
United States of America
|
1 | 25.0% |
|
Austria
|
1 | 25.0% |
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