XCMG XLC18000 Crawler Crane

Overview

The XCMG XLC18000 is the flagship of XCMG’s new-generation XLC lattice-boom crawler crane range, with a maximum rated lifting capacity of 1,350 t. It is focused on erecting very tall, heavy wind-turbine components and offers strong superlift wind-power lifting capability. XCMG positions it primarily for wind power and chemical plant construction, with additional use in city construction and bridge erection.

Main Specifications

Item	Value
Maximum lifting capacity	1,350 t
Maximum lifting moment	18,000 t·m
Gradeability	15%
Turntable counterweight	260 t
Carbody counterweight	90 t
Superlift counterweight	640 t
Superlift mast length	42 / 54 m
Superlift luffing range	15–30 m
Track gauge × track length × track shoe width	9.6 × 13.45 × 1.5 m
Engine power	353 × 2 kW
Operating weight (basic boom)	740 t
Maximum single transport piece (main machine)	69 t
Maximum single transport piece, L×W×H	14.9 × 3.65 × 3.4 m

Boom Configurations

Standard configuration boom	Length
Standard heavy-duty boom	96 m
Enhanced standard light main boom	126 m
Enhanced standard wind-power main boom	123 + 12 m

Superlift configuration boom	Length
Enhanced heavy-duty main boom	120 m
Enhanced superlift light main boom	201 m
Enhanced superlift wind-power main boom	201 + 12 m

Key Features

• High lifting efficiency — high-tension wire rope, with standard auxiliary counterweight and a separable superlift counterweight tray.
• Fast assembly — one-touch rope reeving and one-touch boom raising, self-assembly of the main machine, and an integrated turntable and integrated frame.
• Strong lifting capability — a 4.5 m wide-section boom combination with 210 + 8 m superlift boom sections.
• Wide wind-power coverage — the standard configuration covers wind turbines below 140 m and up to 10 MW; the superlift configuration covers turbines below 200 m at 8 MW plus some 10 MW turbines.
• Heavy-lift core — maximum lifting capacity of 1,350 t and maximum lifting moment of 18,000 t·m.

Applications

Wind-turbine erection, chemical plant construction, city construction and bridge erection.

Data Source

XCMG official product page: XLC18000, fetched on 2026-10-04.

Specifications follow the XCMG official page and may vary by batch, boom combination and counterweight configuration. Confirm the boom and superlift combination for your lift plan before ordering.