LIFTING CHARTS - Rough Terrain Cranes

TADANO MODEL GR500XL-1 - 50 TON CAPACITY

GR500XL-1 WORKING RANGE CHART

Lifting Height in Feet

Axis of Rotation Load radius from Axis of Rotation in Feet

NOTE: Boom and jib geometry shown are for unloaded condition and machine standing level on firm
supporting surface. Boom deflection and subsequent radius and boom angle change must be
accounted for when applying load to hook.

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 GR500XL-1 RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (IN POUNDS)
ON OUTRIGGERS FULLY EXTENDED 22' 11-5/8'' (7.0m) SPREAD
360 o ROTATION
A 33.5' 46' 58' 71' 83' 96' 108.3' Boom 108.3' (33.0m) Boom + 28.9' (8.8m) Jib 108.3' (33.0m) Boom + 50.0' (15.2m) Jib
B (10.2m) (14.02m) (17.68m) (21.64m) (25.3m) (29.26m) (33.0m) Angle
10' 100,000 48,500 47,000 41,000 in 5o offset 25o offset 45o offset 5o offset 25o offset 45o offset
Degree
12' 77,000 48,500 47,000 41,000 36,600 R W R W R W R W R W R W
15' 67,200 48,500 47,000 41,000 36,600 30,400 80o 19.0 9,900 28.5 8,150 35.4 6,000 24.9 5,900 40.7 4,000 52.8 2,850
20' 52,700 48,500 42,700 36,400 31,100 27,500 20,000 75o 31.5 9,900 40.0 7,200 46.9 5,700 39.4 5,900 54.5 3,500 65.3 2,550
25' 36,500 43,000 37,500 32,000 26,900 23,700 20,000 70o 43.6 8,600 51.5 6,300 57.4 5,300 52.8 4,900 67.3 3,100 76.8 2,400
30' 33,700 33,200 28,600 23,600 20,700 19,100 65o 55.1 6,900 62.3 5,500 67.3 4,850 65.9 4,100 79.4 2,850 87.6 2,300
35' 25,300 26,100 25,500 20,900 18,400 16,700 60o 65.9 5,800 72.5 4,800 76.4 4,400 78.4 3,500 90.9 2,650 97.4 2,200
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40' 20,700 20,900 18,500 16,400 14,700 55 76.1 4,900 82.0 4,150 85.3 3,950 90.2 3,000 101.1 2,350 106.6 2,100
45' 16,700 17,000 16,500 14,800 13,200 50o 85.6 4,100 90.6 3,700 93.2 3,500 100.7 2,650 110.6 2,150 114.5 1,950
50' 13,700 14,100 13,900 13,400 11,900 45o 94.2 3,500 98.4 3,100 100.1 2,850 110.6 2,250 119.1 1,950 121.7 1,800
55' 11,700 11,900 11,600 10,800 40o 101.7 2,750 105.3 2,450 119.4 1,650 126.6 1,550
60' 10,000 10,200 10,000 9,700 35o 108.6 2,150 111.6 2,000 127.6 1,200 133.2 1,150
65' 8,700 8,700 8,700 30o 114.8 1,650 117.1 1,650
70' 7,300 7,300 7,600 25o 119.8 1,350 121.7 1,400
75' 6,300 6,350 6,600
80' 5,400 5,700 A: Boom length in feet
85' 4,750 4,900 B: Load radius in feet
90' 4,150 C: Minimum boom angle (deg.) for indicated length (no load)
95' 3,650 D: Loaded boom angle (deg.)
100' 3,150 R: Load radius in feet
C 0o W: Rated lifting capacity in pounds

LIFTING CAPACITIES AT ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE ON OUTRIGGERS FULLY EXTENDED

22' 11-5/8'' (7.0m) SPREAD 360o ROTATION
A 33.5' 46' 58' 71' 83' 96' 108.3'
D B (10.2m) B (14.02m) B (17.68m) B (21.64m) B (25.3m) B (29.26m) B (33.0m)
0o 26.2 32,200 38.7 21,500 50.7 13,400 63.6 8,900 75.6 6,200 88.7 4,200 101.0 3,100

ON OUTRIGGERS MID. EXTENDED 21' 3-7/8"(6.5m) SPREAD

360 o ROTATION
A 33.5' 46' 58' 71' 83' 96' 108.3' Boom 108.3' (33.0m) Boom + 28.9' (8.8m) Jib 108.3' (33.0m) Boom + 50.0' (15.2m) Jib
B (10.2m) (14.02m) (17.68m) (21.64m) (25.3m) (29.26m) (33.0m) Angle
10' 100,000 48,500 47,000 41,000 in 5o offset 25o offset 45o offset 5o offset 25o offset 45o offset
12' 77,000 48,500 47,000 41,000 36,600 Degree R W R W R W R W R W R W
15' 67,200 48,500 47,000 41,000 36,600 30,400 80o 19.0 9,900 28.5 8,150 35.4 6,000 24.9 5,900 40.7 4,000 52.8 2,850
20' 52,700 48,500 42,700 36,400 31,100 27,500 20,000 75o 31.5 9,900 40.0 7,200 46.9 5,700 39.4 5,900 54.5 3,500 65.3 2,550
25' 36,500 39,300 37,500 32,000 26,900 23,700 20,000 70o 43.6 8,600 51.5 6,300 57.4 5,300 52.8 4,900 67.3 3,100 76.8 2,400
30' 28,100 28,300 28,600 23,600 20,700 19,100 65o 55.1 6,900 62.3 5,500 67.3 4,850 65.9 4,100 79.4 2,850 87.6 2,300
35' 21,000 21,300 21,800 20,900 18,400 16,700 60o 65.9 5,800 72.5 4,800 76.4 4,400 78.4 3,500 90.9 2,650 97.4 2,200
40' 17,000 17,300 17,300 16,400 14,700 55o 76.1 4,500 82.0 3,850 85.3 3,850 90.2 3,000 101.1 2,350 106.6 2,100
45' 13,700 14,000 14,100 14,300 13,200 50o 85.6 3,300 90.6 2,850 93.2 2,900 100.7 2,050 110.6 1,750 114.5 1,750
50' 11,100 11,500 11,700 11,800 11,450 45o 94.2 2,350 98.4 2,000 100.1 2,050 110.6 1,350 119.1 1,150 121.7 1,150
55' 9,500 9,700 9,900 9,800 40o 101.7 1,650 105.3 1,450
60' 8,000 8,200 8,300 8,200 35o 108.6 1,150 111.6 1,000
65' 7,000 7,000 7,000
70' 5,900 5,900 6,000
75' 5,000 5,000 5,100
80' 4,300 4,400 A: Boom length in feet
85' 3,700 3,700 B: Load radius in feet
90' 3,100 C: Minimum boom angle (deg.) for indicated length (no load)
95' 2,700 D: Loaded boom angle (deg.)
100' 2,200 R: Load radius in feet
C 0o W: Rated lifting capacity in pounds

LIFTING CAPACITIES AT ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE ON OUTRIGGERS FULLY EXTENDED

21'3-7/8'' (6.5m) SPREAD 360o ROTATION
A 33.5' 46' 58' 71' 83' 96' 108.3'
D B (10.2m) B (14.02m) B (17.68m) B (21.64m) B (25.3m) B (29.26m) B (33.0m)
0o 26.2 32,200 38.7 17,600 50.7 10,900 63.6 7,300 75.6 4,900 88.7 3,300 101.0 2,200

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 GR500XL-1 RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (IN POUNDS)
ON OUTRIGGERS MID. EXTENDED 16' 4-7/8"(5.0m) SPREAD
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360 ROTATION
A 33.5' 46' 58' 71' 83' 96' 108.3' Boom 108.3' (33.0m) Boom + 28.9' (8.8m) Jib 108.3' (33.0m) Boom + 50.0' (15.2m) Jib
B (10.2m) (14.02m) (17.68m) (21.64m) (25.3m) (29.26m) (33.0m) Angle
10' 100,000 48,500 47,000 41,000 in 5o offset 25o offset 45o offset 5o offset 25o offset 45o offset
Degree
12' 77,000 48,500 47,000 41,000 36,600 R W R W R W R W R W R W
15' 61,300 48,500 47,000 41,000 36,600 30,400 80o 19.0 9,900 28.5 8,150 35.4 6,000 24.9 5,900 40.7 4,000 52.8 2,850
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20' 38,500 38,200 38,200 36,400 31,100 27,500 20,000 75 31.5 9,900 40.0 7,200 46.9 5,700 39.4 5,900 54.5 3,500 65.3 2,550
25' 24,500 25,900 25,900 26,400 26,900 23,700 20,000 70o 43.6 8,150 51.5 6,300 57.4 5,300 52.8 4,900 67.3 3,100 76.8 2,400
30' 18,600 19,000 19,400 19,800 19,600 19,100 65o 55.1 5,500 62.3 4,700 67.3 4,350 65.9 3,900 79.4 2,850 87.6 2,300
35' 13,200 14,400 14,800 15,000 15,000 15,000 60o 65.9 3,400 72.5 3,150 76.4 3,000 78.4 2,400 90.9 1,950 97.4 1,900
40' 11,200 11,700 11,900 11,900 11,900 55o 76.1 2,200 82.0 2,000 85.3 2,000 90.2 1,300 101.1 1,130 106.6 1,100
45' 8,800 9,300 9,500 9,500 9,600 50o 85.6 1,300 90.6 1,150 93.2 1,200
50' 7,000 7,500 7,700 7,700 7,800
55' 6,000 6,100 6,150 6,300
60' 4,850 5,000 5,000 5,100
65' 4,050 4,050 4,150
70' 3,300 3,300 3,400
75' 2,650 2,700 2,800 A: Boom length in feet
80' 2,100 2,200 B: Load radius in feet
85' 1,600 1,700 C: Minimum boom angle (deg.) for indicated length (no load)
90' 1,300 D: Loaded boom angle (deg.)
95' 900 R: Load radius in feet
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C 0 22 W: Rated lifting capacity in pounds

LIFTING CAPACITIES AT ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE ON OUTRIGGERS FULLY EXTENDED

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16'4-7/8'' (5.0m) SPREAD 360 ROTATION
A 33.5' 46' 58' 71' 83' 96'
D B (10.2m) B (14.02m) B (17.68m) B (21.64m) B (25.3m) B (29.26m)
0o 26.2 22,700 38.7 11,600 50.7 6,900 63.6 4,300 75.6 2,500 88.7 1,400

Boom length in feet

NOTE :Load radiuses for jib operation are given for reference with the boom fully extended to 108.3' (33m).

4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg) shall be subtracted from the rated lifting capacity of the main boom, when 28.9'
jib is attached to main boom head. 28.9' jib weight is 1,250 lbs. (567 kg)

6,600 lbs. (3,000 kg) shall be subtracted from the rated lifting capacity of the main boom, when 50.0'
jib is attached to main boom head. 50.0' jib weight is 1,780 lbs. (807 kg)

Standard number of parts of line for outrigger operation should be according to the following table.
Boom Length in Feet 33.5' 33.5' to 71' 71' to 108.3' Single top
(meters) (10.2) (10.2 to 21.64) (21.64 to 33.0) Jib

Number of parts of line 9 6 4 1

The lifting capacity data stored in the LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-L) is based on the standard number of parts of
line listed in the chart.
Maximum lifting capacity is restricted by the number of parts of line of LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-L).

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 WARNING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR LIFTING CAPACITIES
GENERAL 10. When making lifts at a load radius not shown, use the next
1. RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES apply only to the machine as longer radius to determine allowable capacity.
originally manufactured and normally equipped by TADANO 11. Load per line should not exceed 11,500 lbs. (5,200kg) for
LTD. Modifications to the machine or use of optional main winch and 11,000 lbs. (5,000kg) for auxiliary winch.
equipment other than that specified can result in a reduction 12. Check the actual number of parts of line with LOAD MOMENT
of capacity. INDICATOR (AML-L) before operation. Maximum lifting
2. Hydraulic cranes can be hazardous if improperly capacity is restricted by the number of parts of line of LOAD
operated or maintained. Operation and maintenance of this MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-L). Limited capacity is as
machine must be in compliance with information in the determined from the formula, Single line pull for main winch
Operation and Maintenance Manual supplied with (11,500 lbs.) x number of parts of line.
the crane. If this manual is missing, order a replacement 13. The boom angle before loading should be greater to account
through the distributor. for deflection.
3. The operator and other personnel associated with this 14. The 33.5' (10.2m) boom length capacities are based on boom
machine shall fully acquaint themselves with the latest fully retracted. If not fully retracted [less than 46'(14.0m)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety boom length], use the rated lifting capacities for the 46' (14.0m)
standards for cranes. boom length.
15. Extension or retraction of the boom with loads may be
SET UP attempted within the limits of the RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES.
1. Rated lifting capacities on the load chart are the maximum The ability to telescope loads is limited by hydraulic pressure,
allowable crane capacities. They are based on the machine boom angle, boom length, crane maintenance, etc.
standing level on a firm supporting surface under ideal job 16. For lifting capacity of single top, reduce the rated lifting
conditions. Depending on the nature of the supporting capacities of relevant boom by the mass of the main hook
surface, it may be necessary to have structural supports block. Capacities of single top shall not exceed 11,000 lbs.
under the outrigger floats or tires to spread the loads to a (5,000kg) including main hook.
larger bearing surface. 17. When erecting and stowing jib, be sure to retain it by hand or by
2. For outrigger operation, outriggers shall be properly extended other means to prevent its free movement.
with tires free of supporting surface before operating crane. 18. 4,700 lbs. (2,132 kg) shall be subtracted from the rated lifting
capacitiy of the main boom, when 28.9' jib is attached to main
OPERATION boom head. 28.9' jib weight is 1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
1. Rated lifting capacities have been tested to and meet 6,600 lbs. (3,000 kg) shall be subtracted from the rated lifting
minimum requirements of SAE J1063-Cantilevered Boom capacitiy of the main boom, when 50.0' jib is attached to main
Crane Structures Method of Test. boom head. 50.0' jib weight is 1,780 lbs. (807 kg)
2. Rated lifting capacities do not exceed 85 % of the tipping 19. Use Anti-two block (OVERWIND CUTOUT) disable switch
load on outriggers fully extended as determined by SAE when erecting and stowing jib and when stowing hook block.
J765-Crane Stability Test Code. While the switch is pushed, the hoist does not stop, even when
Rated lifting capacities for partially extended outriggers are overwind condition occurs.
determined by this formula, Rated Lifting Capacities 20. For boom length with 28.9' (8.8m) jib, rated lifting capacities are
=(Tipping Load - 0.1 x Tip Reaction)/1.25. determined by loaded boom angle only in the column headed
3. Rated lifting capacities above bold lines in the chart are "108.3' (33.0m) boom + 28.9' (8.8m) jib".
based on crane strength and those below, on its stability. For boom length with 50' (15.2 m) jib, rated lifting capacities
They are based on actual load radius increased by boom are determined by loaded boom angle only in the column
deflection. headed "108.3' (33.0m) boom + 50' (15.2m) jib".
4. The weight of load handling device such as hook blocks, For angles not shown, use the next lower loaded boom angle
slings, etc., must be considered as part of the load and must to determine allowable capacity.
be deducted from the lifting capacities. 21. When lifting a load by using jib (aux. winch) and boom (main
5. Rated lifting capacities are based on freely suspended loads winch) simultaneously, do the following:
and make no allowance for such factors as the effect of wind, h Enter the operation status as jib operation, not as boom
sudden stopping of loads, supporting surface conditions, operation.
inflation of tires, operating speeds, side loads, etc. Side pull h Before starting operation, make sure that mass of load is
on the boom or jib is extremely dangerous. within rated lifting capacity for jib.
6. Rated lifting capacities do not account for the effects of wind on
a lifted load or boom. Rated lifting capacities and boom length DEFINITIONS
shall be appropriately reduced, when wind velocity exceeds 1. Load Radius: Horizontal distance from a projection of the axis
20 mph (9 m/sec.). of rotation to supporting surface before loading to the center of
7. Rated lifting capacities at load radius shall not be exceeded. the vertical hoist line or tackle with load applied.
Do not tip the crane to determine allowable loads. 2. Loaded Boom Angle: The angle between the boom base
8. Do not operate at boom lengths, radii, or boom angle, where section and the horizontal, after lifting the rated lifting capacity
no capacities are shown. Crane may overturn without any at the load radius.
load on the hook. 3. Working Area: Area measured in a circular arc about the
9. When boom length is between values listed, refer to the centerline of rotation.
rated lifting capacities of the next longer and next shorter 4. Freely Suspended Load: Load hanging free with no direct
booms for the same radius. The lesser of the two rated lifting external force applied except by the hoist line.
capacities shall be used. 5. Side Load: Horizontal side force applied to the lifted load either
on the ground or in the air.
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 GR500XL-1 RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (IN POUNDS)
ON RUBBER TIRE: 23.5-25 22PR
Stationary Creep
A Over Front 360o Rotation Over Front
Boom Length in Feet Boom Length in Feet Boom Length in Feet
B 33.5' 58' 83' 33.5' 58' 83' 33.5' 58' 83'
(10.2m) (17.68m) (25.3m) (10.2m) (17.68m) (25.3m) (10.2m) (17.68m) (25.3m)
10' 38,500 28,000 35,700
12' 37,000 33,600 22,000 22,500 30,800 32,000
15' 33,700 29,000 16,900 17,500 25,200 26,400
20' 25,500 22,500 18,700 9,900 10,500 10,800 18,500 20,000 18,700
25' 17,400 17,800 16,000 6,100 6,900 7,300 14,100 15,400 15,800
30' 13,100 12,700 4,700 5,100 12,100 12,700
35' 10,000 9,600 3,100 3,500 10,000 9,600
40' 7,800 7,500 2,000 2,300 7,800 7,500
45' 6,100 5,700 1,100 1,400 6,100 5,700
50' 5,000 4,500 5,000 4,500
55' 3,500 3,500
60' 2,700 2,700
65' 2,100 2,100
70' 1,650 1,650
75' 1,200 1,200
C 0o 30o 51o 0o

LIFTING CAPACITIES AT ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE ON RUBBER OPERATION

Stationary Creep
A Over Front 360° Rotation Over Front
33.5' 58' 83' 33.5' 33.5' 58' 83'
D B (10.2m) B (17.68m) B (25.3m) B (10.2m) B (10.2m) B (17.68m) B (25.3m)
0o 26.2 15,200 50.7 4,700 75.6 1,100 26.2 5,500 26.2 13,100 51.0 4,700 75.6 1,100

A: Boom length in feet

B: Load radius in feet
C: Minimum boom angle (deg.) for indicated length (no load)
D: Loaded boom angle (deg.)

Boom length in feet Working area

360o

Over
front Rear

Approx. 2o

NOTE: Standard number of parts of line for on rubber operation should be according to the following table.
The lifting capacity data stored in the LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-L) is based on the standard number of parts
of line listed in the chart.
Boom mode Boom Single top
Number of parts of line 4 1

WARNING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FOR ON RUBBER LIFTING CAPACITIES
1. Rated lifting capacities on rubber are in pounds and do not exceed 6. Over front operation shall be performed within two degrees in front of
75 % of tipping loads as determined by SAE J765-Crane Stability chassis.
Test Code. 7. On rubber lifting with "jib" is not permitted. Maximum permissible
2. Rated lifting capacities shown in the chart are based on condition boom length is 83 ft. (25.3m).
that crane is set on firm level surfaces with suspension lock applied. 8. When making lift on rubber (stationary), set parking brake.
Those above bold lines are based on tire capacity and those 9. For creep operation, boom must be centered over front of machine,
below, on crane stability. They are based on actual load radius swing lock engaged, and load restrained from swinging. Travel slowly
increased by tire deformation and boom deflection. and keep the lifted load as close to the ground as possible, and
3. If the suspension lock cylinders contain air, the axle will not be especially avoid any abrupt steering, accelerating or braking.
locked completely and rated lifting capacities may not be obtainable. 10. Do not operate the crane while carrying the load.
Bleed the cylinders according to the operation safety and 11. Creep is motion for crane not to travel more than 200 ft. (60 m) in any
maintenance manual. 30 minute period and to travel at the speed of less than 1 mph (1.6
4. Rated lifting capacities are based on proper tire inflation, capacity km/h).
and condition. Damaged tires are hazardous to safe operation of 12. For creep operation, set drive select switch to "4-WHEEL (Lo)" and
crane. set gear shift lever to "1".
5. Tires shall be inflated to correct air pressure.
Tires Air Pressure
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WARNING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING THE LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-L)
1. When operating crane on outriggers: h Press the boom mode select key to select the boom
h Before outrigger operation, the suspension lock operation status that corresponds to the actual boom configuration.
must be performed. Suspension lock system can only be Pay attention to the following
performed in the over-front area. (1) For stationary operation :
h Push and hold the suspension lock switch to the "LOCK" • The front capacities are attainable only when the over front
position until suspension lock lamp changes from flashing position symbol comes on. When the boom is more than
to a solid light and the suspension is fully retracted. 1 degree from centered over front of chassis, 360°
(Outrigger and crane operations cannot be performed capacities are in effect.
until suspension lock operation has been completed.) • When a load is lifted in the front position and then swung
h Set P.T.O. switch to "ON". to the side area, make sure the value of the LOAD
h Extend the outriggers and level the crane. MOMENT INDICATOR(AML-L) is below the 360° lifting
h Press the outrigger mode select key to register for the capacity.
outrigger operation. Press the register key, then the outrigger (2) For creep operation :
mode indicative symbol changes from flashing to a solid light. • The creep rated lifting capacities are attainable only when the
h Press the lift mode select key to select the lift status that boom is in the straight forward position of chassis and the
corresponds to the actual boom configuration. over front position symbol light is on. If boom is not in the
Each time the lift mode select key is pressed, the status changes. straight forward position of chassis, never creep with the load.
Press the register key to register the lift status, 3. A swing does not automatically stop even if the crane
then the lift indicative symbol changes from flashing to a solid light. becomes overloaded.
h When mounting and stowing jib, select the jib set status. 4. During crane operation, make sure that the displays on front
(The jib state indicative symbol will be flashing. panel are in accordance with actual operating conditions
2. When operating crane on rubber: 5. The displayed values of LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR
h Before on rubber operation, the suspension lock must be (AML-L) are based on freely suspended loads and make no
activated. Suspension lock system can only be activated allowance for such factors as the effect of wind, sudden
in the over-front area. stopping of loads, supporting surface conditions, inflation of
h Push and hold the suspension lock switch to the "LOCK" tires, operating speed, side loads, etc. For safe operation, it
position until suspension lock lamp changes from flashing is recommended when extending and lowering boom or
to a solid light and the suspension is fully retracted. swinging, lifting loads shall be appropriately reduced.
(Crane operations cannot be performed until suspension 6. LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-L) is intended as an aid
lock operation has been completed.) to the operator. Under no condition should it be relied upon
h Set P.T.O. switch to "ON". to replace use of capacity charts and operating instruction.
h Press the outrigger mode select key. The on rubber mode Sole reliance upon LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR(AML-L
indicative symbol comes on. Each time the outrigger mode aids in place of good operating practice can cause an
select key is pressed, the status changes. accident. The operator must exercise caution to assure
When the stationary operation is selected, the on rubber status safety.
symbol will be a solid light.
When the creep operation is selected, the on rubber status
symbol will be a flashing light.

GR500XL-1 Axle weight distribution chart

Pounds Kilograms
GVW Front Rear GVW Front Rear
Base machine 68,790 32,930 35,860 31,202 14,937 16,265
Add: 1. Auxiliary hoist with 345' (105m) of 3/4" (19mm) 1830 -440 2,270 830 -200 1,030
2. Auxiliary lifting sheave 150 390 -240 68 177 -109
3. 50 ton (45.4 metric ton) hook block 767 1,347 -580 348 611 -263
4. 30 ton (27.2 metric ton) hook block 660 1,120 -460 299 508 -209
5. 5.5 ton (5.0 metric ton) hook ball 290 410 -120 132 186 -54
6. Top jib (21') 530 600 -70 240 272 -32
7. Base jib (28.8') 1,250 2,070 -820 567 939 -372
8. 1,790 lbs Extra counterweight 1,790 -430 2,220 810 -195 1,005
9. Hot water cab heater and air conditioner 220 70 150 100 32 68

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 CRANE SPECIFICATIONS
BOOM * Maximum permissible line pull may be affected by wire rope
Four section full power synchronized telescoping boom, strength.
33.5'~108.3' (10.2m~33m), of round hexagonal box construction
with four sheaves, 15-5/8" (0.396m) root diameter, at boom head. WIRE ROPE - Warrington seal wire, extra improved plow steel,
The synchronization system consists of a double acting telescope preformed, independent wire rope core, right regular lay.
cylinder, two extension cables and retraction cables. Hydraulic 3/4"(19 mm) 6X37 class
cylinder fitted with holding valve. Two easily removable wire rope
guards, rope dead end provided on both sides of boom head. HOOK BLOCKS
Boom telescope sections are supported by wear pads both
vertically and horizontally. 50 ton (45.4 metric ton) - 4 sheaves with swivel hook and
Extension speed: 33.5' to 108.3' in 69 seconds. safety latch, for 3/4"(19mm) wire rope.(OPTIONAL)
30 ton (27.2 metric ton) - 3 sheaves with swivel hook and
BOOM ELEVATION - By a double acting hydraulic cylinder safety latch, for 3/4"(19mm) wire rope.(OPTIONAL)
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with holding valve. Elevation -0.8 ~80 , combination controls for 5.5 ton (5.0 metric ton) - Weighted hook with swivel and
hand or foot operation. Boom angle indicator. safety latch, for 3/4"(19mm) wire rope.
Automatic speed reduction and soft stop function.
Elevating speed: -0.8o to 80o in 51 seconds.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
JIB - Two stage bi-fold lattice type, 5o, 25o or 45o offset (tilt type).
Single sheave, 15-5/8"(0.396m) root diameter, at base and top PUMPS - Two variable piston pumps for crane functions.
jib head. Stored alongside base boom section. Jib length is Tandem gear pump for steering, swing and optional equipment.
28.9' (8.8m) or 50' (15.2m). Self stowing jib mounting pins. Powered by carrier engine. Pump disconnect for crane is
engaged/ disengaged by rotary switch from operator's cab.
AUXILIARY LIFTING SHEAVE (SINGLE TOP) (OPTIONAL) -
Single sheave, 17-5/16"(0.44m) root diameter. Mounted to main CONTROL VALVES - Multiple valves actuated by pilot
boom head for single line work (stowable). pressure with integral pressure relief valves.

ANTI-TWO BLOCK - Pendant type over-winding cut out RESERVOIR - 148 gallon (560 lit.) capacity. External sight
device with audio-visual (FAILURE lamp/BUZZER) warning level gauge.
system.
FILTRATION - 26 micron return filter, full flow with bypass
protection, located inside of hydraulic reservoir. Accessible for
SWING easy replacement.
Hydraulic axial piston motor driven through planetary swing
speed reducer. Continuous 360o full circle swing on ball bearing OIL COOLER - Air cooled fan type.
turntable at 2.7rpm. Equipped with manually locked/released
o
swing brake. A 360 positive swing lock for pick and carry
and travel modes, manually engaged in cab. Twin swing system: CAB AND CONTROLS
Free swing or lock swing controlled by selector switch on front console.
Automatic speed reduction and soft stop function (swing range Both crane and drive operations can be performed from one
restricted only). cab mounted on rotating superstructure.

HOIST Left side, 1 man type, steel construction with sliding door
access and safety glass windows opening at side. Door
MAIN HOIST - Variable speed type with grooved drum driven window is powered control. Windshield glass window and roof
by hydraulic axial piston motor through winch speed reducer. glass window are shatter-resistant. Tilt-telescoping steering
Power load lowering and raising. Equipped with automatic wheel. Adjustable control lever stands for swing, boom hoist,
brake (neutral brake) and counterbalance valve. Controlled boom telescoping, auxiliary hoist and main hoist. Control lever
independently of auxiliary hoist. Equipped with cable follower stands can change neutral positions and tilt for easy access to
and drum rotation indicator. cab. Engine throttle knob. Foot operated controls: boom hoist,
boom telescoping, service brake and engine throttle. Hot water
DRUM - Grooved 15-3/4"(0.40m) root diameter x 22-3/4" cab heater and air conditioning (OPTIONAL).
(0.578m) wide. Wire rope: 597' of 3/4"diameter rope (182m of
19mm). Drum capacity: 905' (276m) 6 layers. Maximum line Dash-mounted engine start/stop, monitor lamps, cigarette
pull (permissible): 14,272lbs. (6,474kg)*. Maximum line speed: lighter, drive selector switch, parking brake switch, steering
534FPM (163m/min). mode select switch, power window switch, pump engaged/
disengaged switch, swing brake switch, telescoping/auxiliary
AUXILIARY HOIST (OPTIONAL) - Variable speed type winch select switch, outrigger controls, free swing / lock swing
with grooved drum driven by hydraulic axial piston motor selector switch and ashtray.
through winch speed reducer. Power load lowering and
raising. Equipped with automatic brake (neutral brake) and Instruments - Torque converter oil temperature, engine water
counterbalance valve. Controlled independently of main hoist. temperature, air pressure, fuel, speedometer, tachometer and
Equipped with cable follower and drum rotation indicator. hour meter. Hydraulic oil pressure is monitored and displayed
on the AML-L display panel.
DRUM - Grooved 15-3/4"(0.40m) root diameter x 22-3/4"
(0.578m) wide. Wire rope: 345' of 3/4"diameter rope (105m of
19mm). Drum capacity: 905' (276m) 6 layers. Maximum line
pull (permissible): 14,272lbs. (6,474kg)*. Maximum line speed:
534FPM (163m/min).
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 Tadano electronic LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR system Operator's right hand console includes transmission gear
(AML-L) including: selector and sight level bubble. Upper console includes
h Control lever lockout function working light switch, roof washer and wiper switch, oil
h Lift status indicator cooler switch, emergency outrigger set up key switch
h Outrigger status indicator and air conditioning control switch. Swing lock lever and
h Warning buzzer 3 way adjustable seat with high back and seat belt.
h Boom angle / boom length / jib offset angle / load
radius / rated lifting capacities / actual loads read out
h Ratio of actual load moment to rated load moment NOTE: Each crane motion speed is based on unladen
indication conditions.
h Automatic Speed Reduction and Soft Stop function
on boom elevation and/or swing (swing range resricted only).
h Working condition register switch
h Load radius / boom angle / tip height / swing range
preset function
h External warning lamp

TADANO AML-L monitors outrigger extended length and

automatically programs the corresponding "RATED LIFTING
CAPACITIES" table.

CARRIER SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSION - Front: Semi-elliptic leaf springs with hydraulic
TYPE - Rear engine, left hand steering, 4x2 front drive or lockout device. Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs with hydraulic
4x4 front and rear drive, selected by 2-way manual switch. lockout device.

FRAME - High tensile steel, all welded mono-box construction. BRAKE SYSTEMS - Service: Air over hydraulic disc brakes on
all 4 wheels. Parking/Emergency: Spring applied-air released
TRANSMISSION - Electronically controlled full automatic brake acting on input shaft of front axle. Auxiliary: Electro-
transmission. Torque converter driving full powershift with pneumatic operated exhaust brake.
driving axle selector. 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, constant
mesh. TIRES - 23.5-25 20PR(OR)
4 speeds - high range - 2 wheel drive; 4 wheel drive
4 speeds - low range - 4 wheel drive OUTRIGGERS - Four hydraulic beam and jack outriggers.
Vertical jack cylinders equipped with integral holding valve. Each
TRAVEL SPEED - 30 mph (48 km/h) outrigger beam and jack is controlled independently from cab.
Beams extend to 22'11-5/8" (7.0 m) center-line and retract to
AXLE - Front: Full floating type, steering and driving axle with within 9' 10-1/8" (3.0 m) overall width with floats. Outrigger jack
planetary reduction. Rear: Full floating type, steering and driving floats are attached thus eliminating the need to manually
axle with planetary reduction and non-spin rear differential. attach and detach them. Controls and sight bubble located in
superstructure cab. Three outrigger extension lengths are
STEERING- Hydraulic power steering controlled by steering provided with corresponding "RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES" for
wheel. Three steering modes available: 2 wheel front, 4 wheel crane duty in confined areas.
coordinated and 4 wheel crab. Mid. Extension 16' 4-7/8" center to center
Mid. Extension 21' 3-7/8" center to center
Max. extension 22' 11-5/8" center to center

Float size (Diameter) 1'7-11/16"(0.5m)

ENGINE
Model Mitsubishi 6D16-TLEE Radiator Fin and tube core, thermostat controlled
Type Direct injection diesel Fan, in.(mm) Suction type, 6-blade, 23.6 (600) dia.
No. of cylinders 6 Starting 24 volt
Combustion 4 cycle, turbo charged and after cooled Charging 24 volt system, negative ground
BoreXStroke, in.(mm) 4.646 X 4.528 (118X115) Battery 2-120 amp. Hour
Displacement, cu. in (liters) 460 (7.545) Compressor, air, CFM(l /min) 9.2 CFM (260) at 2,800rpm
Air inlet heater 24 volt preheat Horsepower (kW) Gross 223 (166) at 2,700rpm
Air cleaner Dry type, replaceable element Torque, Max. ft-lb (kgm) 521 (72) at 1,300rpm
Oil filter Full flow with replaceable element Capacity, gal.(liters)
Fuel filter Full flow with replaceable element Cooling water 3.4 (13)
Fuel tank, gal.(liters) 79.2 (300), right side of carrier Lubrication 3.7 ~ 4.2 (14 ~ 16)
Cooling Liquid pressurized, recirculating by-pass Fuel 79.2 (300)

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 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Four section full power synchronized boom 33.5'~108.3' - Independently controlled outriggers
(10.2 m~33 m) - Three outrigger extension positions
- 28.9'~50' (8.8 m~15.2 m) bi-fold lattice jib (tilt type) - Self-storing outrigger pads
with 5o, 25o or 45o pinned offsets and self storing pins. - Outrigger hose protection
- Variable speed main hoist with grooved drum, cable follower - Mitsubishi 6D16-TLEE turbo charged after cooled engine
and 597' of 3/4" cable. (223HP) with exhaust brake
- Drum rotation indicator (thumper type) main hoist - Electronic controlled automatic transmission driven by torque
- Anti-Two block device (overwind cutout) converter
- Boom angle indicator - 4 x 4 x 4 drive/steer
- Tadano electronic load moment indicator system (AML-L) - Non-spin rear differential
- Outrigger extension length detector - Semi-elliptic leaf springs suspension with hydraulic lockout device
- Electronic crane monitoring system (front and rear)
- Tadano twin swing system - 23.5-25 20PR (OR) tires
- 360° positive swing lock - Disc brakes
- Self centering armrest control levers with pilot control - Fenders
- Control pedals for boom hoist and boom telescoping - Air dryer
- 3 way adjustable cloth seat with armrests, high back - Water separator with filter
and seat belt - Engine over-run alarm
- Tilt-telescoping steering wheel - Back-up alarm
- Tinted safety glass and sun visor - Low oil pressure/high water temp. warning device (visual)
- Front windshield wiper and washer - Rear steer centering light
- Roof window wiper and washer - Air cleaner dust indicator
- Power window (cab door) - Full instrumentation package
- Rear view mirrors (left and right side) - Complete highway light package
- Mirror for main and auxiliary hoists - Flood lights and work lights
- Cigarette lighter and ashtray - Tool storage compartment
- Electric fan in cab - Tire inflation kit
- Cab floor mat - 24 volt electric system
- Pump disconnect in operator's cab - 5.5 ton (5.0 metric ton) hook with swivel
- Hydraulic oil cooler - Towing hooks-front and rear
- Lifting eyes
- Hook block tie down (front bumper)
- Weighted hook storage compartment

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Variable speed auxiliary hoist with grooved drum, cable
follower, drum rotation indicator and 345' of 3/4" cable
- Auxiliary lifting sheave (single top) stowable
- 50 ton (45.4 metric ton) 4 sheave hook block
- 30 ton (27.2 metric ton) 3 sheave hook block
- Hot water cab heater and air conditioner

HOISTING SPECIFICATIONS
LINE SPEEDS AND PULLS DRUM WIRE ROPE CAPACITIES
Main or auxiliary hoist - 15'-3/4" (0.4m) drum Main and auxiliary drum grooved lagging
Wire
Line pulls 3/4" (19mm) wire rope
Layer Speed Line speeds2 1 rope
Available Permissible4 Rope per layer Total wire rope
layer
F.P.M m/min Lbs. kgf Lbs. kgf Feet Meters Feet Meters
1st High 367 112 15,698 7,121 14,272 6,474 1 123.0 37.5 123.0 37.5
2nd High 400 122 14,647 6,644 13,315 6,040 2 134.2 40.9 257.2 78.4
3rd High 433 132 13,520 6,133 12,292 5,576 3 145.3 44.3 402.5 122.7
4th High 466 142 12,557 5,696 11,417 5,179 4 156.5 47.7 559.0 170.4
5th High 502 153 11,721 5,317 10,657 4,834 5 167.7 51.1 726.7 221.5
6th3 High 534 163 10,989 4,985 9,991 4,532 6 178.8 54.5 905.5 276.0
1
Developed by machinery with first layer of wire rope, but not based DRUM DIMENSIONS
on rope strength or other limitation in machinery or equipment. Inch mm
2
Line speeds based only on hook block, not loaded. Root diameter 15-3/4" 400
3
Sixth layer of wire rope is not recommended for hoisting Length 22-3/4" 578
operations. Flange diameter 25-3/8" 645
4
Permissible line pull may be affected by wire rope strength.

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