World's Largest Ring Crane Can Lift 14,000 Tons with 30% Less Energy

XCMG Unveils World's First 14,000-Ton Ring Crane, Redefining Ultra-Heavy Lifting

XUZHOU, China, Aug. 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- XCMG has announced that the first main unit of the world's first 14,000-ton ring crane has rolled off the production line, marking a historic breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting technology. Jointly developed by XCMG…

World's largest ring crane can lift 14,000 tons with 30% less energy

A Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer has rolled out the first main unit of the world’s first 14,000-ton ring crane, in a historic breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting technology. The massive machine is being developed jointly by Xuzhou-headquartered XCMG and Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation, a Beijing-based firm specializing in heavy lifting and transport. The crane is expected to tackle some of the heaviest lifts required by nuclear powe…