All-terrain crane
Tadano AC 8.500-1
The Tadano AC 8.500-1 is a 500 tonne, eight axle all-terrain crane with a 56m main boom, supplied with an operator for crane hire or as part of a contract lift.
Spec sheet
Download the Tadano AC 8.500-1 spec sheet
Tadano AC 8.500-1
Download the manufacturer’s specification sheet (PDF · 76 pages · 8.1MB).
Key figures
Tadano AC 8.500-1 key figures
- Maximum capacity
- 500 tonnesWith additional special equipment
- Main boom
- 14.7m to 56m
- Jib
- Up to 90mOptional luffing jib
- Counterweight
- 20 to 180 tonnes
- Axle lines
- 8
Specification
Tadano AC 8.500-1 specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Tadano |
| Model | AC 8.500-1 |
| Type | All-terrain crane |
| Maximum capacity | 500 tonnes with additional special equipment and 180t counterweight; 187.9t with the standard 8-sheave boom head, 250.9t with the optional heavy lift attachment |
| Main boom | 14.7m to 56m, single cylinder telescoping system, automatic telescoping, 2 luffing cylinders; optional Sideways Superlift (SSL) boom guying |
| Boom angle | 0 to 83 degrees |
| Jib | Optional WIHI luffing jib 24m to 90m in 6m increments with integrated manual offset section 20 or 40 degrees; also configurable as LF fixed jib 8.4m to 62m and HAV 6m to 30m; second hoist required |
| Counterweight | 20 tonne base frame, self rigging; up to 180 tonnes with the optional additional 160 tonnes |
| Weight and axle loads | Under 8.8 tonnes per axle and under 52.0 tonnes in total in the lightest listed travel configuration (16x8x14 on 14.00R25) |
| Outriggers | X-type 4-point, telescopic, fully hydraulic, manual or automatic levelling; 2 outrigger bases; quick connection |
| Axle lines | 8, axles 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 steered, axles 1, 2, 4 and 5 driven, axle 5 liftable (16x8x14) |
| Tyres and width | 385/95 R25 (14.00R25) standard; 445/80 R25 also listed |
| Suspension | Hydropneumatic with axle load compensation, hydraulically lockable, manual or automatic levelling |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz OM473 diesel, 460kW (617HP) at 1,600rpm, EU Stage V/Tier 4F |
| Crane drive | Mercedes-Benz OM936 diesel, 210kW (281HP) at 1,800rpm, EU Stage V/Tier 4F |
| Transmission | ZF TraXon Torque automated with integrated torque converter and hydraulic retarder, 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Control and safety | IC-1 control with integrated electronic load moment indicator to EN13000, working range limiter, IC-1 Plus capacity system for asymmetric outrigger set-ups |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer published specification sheet for this model and are given as a guide only. Machines vary by build, options and configuration, and figures can change without notice. Nothing on this page forms part of a contract or a lift plan: the crane, its configuration and its load chart are confirmed when we quote and plan your lift.
Compare
Tadano AC 8.500-1 compared with similar cranes
| This craneTadano AC 8.500-1 | Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 | Grove GMK6450-1 | Liebherr LTM 1450-8.1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum capacity | 500 tonnes | 500 tonnes | 450 tonnes | 450 tonnes |
| Main boom | 14.7m to 56m | Up to 84m | 15.4m to 60m | 16.1m to 85m |
| Jib | Up to 90m | Up to 91m | 12m to 79m | Up to 84m |
| Maximum tip height | Not stated | Not stated | 63m | Not stated |
| Counterweight | 20 to 180 tonnes | 135 to 165 tonnes | 135 tonnes | 134 tonnes |
| Axle lines | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
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