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Mobile Crane Tonnage Guide for Nigeria: Which Size Do You Need?
Size the crane from the heaviest load at the furthest working radius, not from the headline tonnage, and always check the manufacturer load chart.
The rated tonnage is the maximum lift at the shortest radius. Capacity falls sharply as the boom reaches out, so a 50-tonne crane cannot lift 50 tonnes at a long radius.
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25-Ton Mobile Crane
- This is the most common truck crane for general contractors, generator and tank placement.
- Main boom: roughly 30 m fully extended
- Rated lift: 25 tonnes at the shortest radius
- Typical use: single-site lifting up to mid-rise height
- Generator and tank placement
- HVAC and plant-room lifts
50-Ton Mobile Crane
- This is a mid-size crane for structural steel, precast and plant installation.
- Main boom: roughly 40 m fully extended
- Rated lift: 50 tonnes at the shortest radius
- Typical use: steel erection and plant installation
- Structural steel erection
- Precast beams and slabs
100-Ton Mobile Crane
- This is a large crane for industrial plants, oil-and-gas modules and big precast lifts.
- Main boom: roughly 50 m or more fully extended
- Rated lift: 100 tonnes at the shortest radius
- Typical use: heavy plant and module lifting
- Oil-and-gas module lifts
- Heavy precast and bridge beams
What Moves the Price
- Rated tonnage and boom length, which drive the base price more than anything else
- Chassis and crane brand: Tadano, Liebherr and Grove sit above Zoomlion, XCMG and SANY
- Year and condition, and whether a current load-test certificate is available
- Features such as a load-moment indicator, extra jib and counterweight options
- Import cost, exchange rate and delivery to your location
Frequently Asked Questions
Which mobile crane size is the most popular in Nigeria?
It depends on the work, but mid-size units are the most requested because they balance capability with transport cost. Send your job details and we will recommend a size.
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