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Tower Cranes range from small mobile self-erecting tower cranes up to large fixed-based hammerhead tower cranes that are used for large-scale industrial projects.
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2023 Potain Hup 40-30 Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
Easton, Massachusetts US 394 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Potain |
| Model | Hup 40-30 |
| Tons | 4.40 |
| Year | 2023 |
Price On Request
- 8,818 lb. at 43.2-ft. (4 parts) Maximum Load
- 131 Ft Maximum Radius
- 98 Ft Maximum Height Under Hook - (Jib at Horizontal Offset)
- Bi-folding, Off-Settable Lattice Jib
- Galvanized Folding Mast
- 15 Counterweight Slabs
- 18 HPL 10 “High Performance Lifting” winch
- HPS 142 “High Performance Slewing”
- Power Control for Adapting to Power On Site
- New Wireless Remote Control with “Smart Set-Up”
- “Drive Control” Function with three driving profiles
- Wired auxiliary Remote Control
- Two Batteries for Remote Control
- 3 DVF 5 3.0 HP Trolley
- HUP Anemometer with wind speed indicator...
Terex Peiner SK 405-20 22-Ton Tower Crane with (8) S35 Tower Sections For Sale
| Location |
Detroit, Michigan US 370 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Terex Peiner |
| Model | SK 405 |
| Tons | 22.00 |
| Year | 2000 |
Terex Peiner SK 405. Selling with (8) S35 towers and (4) TS212/S35 anchor stools. Spare Hoist Motor.
New 2020 Wolffkran 7534.16 Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
Texas US 1349 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Wolffkran |
| Model | WOLFF 7534.16 clear US |
| Year | 2020 |
Price On Request
NEW 2020 Wolff 7534.16
S/N: 31102566
246’ Jib Length
75kW Hoist Motor
Counterweight Set
(1) Cable Grip Set
(5) TV20.4-5 (4.5m each)Tower
Sections (used)
(1) TV20.4-5 (4.5m each) Tower
Section (new
(1) TVA20.4L (13.2 m) Tower Section
(new)
Main power cable 4 x 50 mm²
UV/TV 20 tower connection
Automatic re-reeving device 2/4-
part operation.
2-part line hook block (max. 16,5
t) & hoist winch Hw 875 FU (75
kW), incl. secondary brake on hoist
drive
(1) Set of Foundation Anchors
Location: Texas
Call For Pricing
Igo T 99 6.6-ton Self Erecting Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
Abbotsford, British Columbia CA 2289 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Potain |
| Model | Igo T 99 |
| Tons | 6.60 |
| Year | 2022 |
Price On Request
NEW - 2022 - POTAIN - IGO T99 - SELF ERECTING TOWER CRANE
STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
• 48m (157’) Jib w/ Maximum Luffed Tip Height of 56.5m (185’)
o Horizontal or 30 Degree Luffing Positions
• Lattice Telescoping Mast w/ Variable Tip Heights
o 3 x Mast Inserts
o Maximum Underhook Height w/ Horizontal Mast of 38.5m (126.4 ft.) w/ mast inserts.
• Hetronic Radio Remote Control + Auxiliary Tethered Control Included ...
Potain IGO T 130 8-Ton Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Ontario CA 925 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Potain |
| Model | Igo T 130 |
| Tons | 8.00 |
| Year | 2019 |
Price On Request
Variable mast heights
Multiple operational jib configurations
Optional Ultra View cab or Cab 800
Offsettable Jib for obstacle avoidance
Wireless remote control
Potain IGO T 130 8.8-Ton Self Erecting Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Oakville, Ontario CA 325 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Potain |
| Model | Igo T 130 |
| Tons | 8.80 |
| Year | 2022 |
Price On Request
NEW 2022 Igo T-130 Self Erecting Crane
Standard Equipment
Lattice telescoping mast with standard variable heights 63 and 73 feet Hook heights 73’ feet with jib offset 0 degrees, 151’ with 30 degree offset Jib length 164’ (50 M) radius
Radio Remote control and aux tethered cord are standard equipment Hoist 33 LVF 20 Optima variable frequency, 213 feet per minute (65 m/min). Hook block 2 - 4 parts of line
Trolley 5 DVF trolley speeds up to 180 feet per minute (55 m/min). Swing RVF 161 Optima plus swing motor .8 RPM
Outriggers are 16.4 ft center to center of outrigger pads.
Electrical Requirement 480 Volt, 60HZ measured at turntable...
Potain Igo T85A 6.6-Ton Self Erecting Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Abbotsford, British Columbia CA 2290 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Potain |
| Model | Igo T 85 A |
| Tons | 6.60 |
| Year | 2022 |
Price On Request
New Potain T85A Self Erecting Tower Crane
Standard Equipment:
MAST: Lattice telescoping mast with standard variable tip heights: 66 ft (20 m) and 75 ft (23 m).
HOOK HEIGHTS: Underhook height of 122 ft with mast inserts
JIB: Standard jib length is 148 ft
REMOTE CONTROL: Radio remote control and auxiliary tethered control are standard.
HOIST: The 20 LVF 15 Optima variable frequency hoist offers line speeds up...
Potain HUP 40-30 Self Erecting Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Nisku, Alberta CA 1958 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Potain |
| Model | Hup 40-30 |
| Tons | 4.40 |
| Year | 2019 |
Price On Request
HUP 40-30 Basic unit with set of concrete ballast slabs, high sole plates, anemometer, Top site interference control system, and central lubrification for greasing of the slewing ring
Mast: Galvanised folding mast
Hook heights: 98’feet with jib offset at 0 degree, 131’feet with jib offset at 20 degrees
Jib: Standard jib length is 131’feet
Hoist: The 18 HPL 10 High performance lifting variable frequency hoist offers line speeds up to 213’ft/min
Wire Rope: Ample wire rope to reach the ground with four part line
Hook Block: Permanent 4 fall hookblock
Trolley: The 3 DVF 5 Trolley is capable of speeds up to 148 ft/min
Swing: Two ( 2 ) HPS 141 High performance slewing...
Terex SK 415 22-ton Hammerhead Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
Oakville, Ontario CA 325 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Terex |
| Model | SK 415-20 |
| Tons | 22.00 |
| Year | 2022 |
Price On Request
Tower Crane - 20 t (22 US t) max. capacity with competitive load diagram
Unlimited tower configurations tailored to your job site
Fast hoist speed up to 190 m/min (326 ft/min)
Slewing with excellent maneuverability and high precision
10 working radii from 35 m (115 ft) to 80 m (262 ft)
Customized trolley speeds for efficient load control
EVO15 cabin: designed for operator comfort and job site productivity
Pre-assembled aluminium ladders and platform for comfortable and quick assembly
Stainless steel long-lasting switchboard
Impressive drum max capacity of 990 m (3,248 ft)
Terex CTT 474-20 22-ton Flat Top Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
Oakville, Ontario CA 325 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Terex |
| Model | CTT 472-20 |
| Tons | 22.00 |
| Year | 2019 |
Price On Request
80m (262’) Jib Length
Tip Capacity 4 ton
Max Capacity 20 Ton
Tower Mast Sections for max free standing of 92.4 Meters
10 x HD23 22.6
Hoist Winch: 80AFC100 D2 with wire rope for up to 66 Meters
Cabin S-Pace plus with heating and A/C
Working temperature down to -25 degrees
Jib inspection platform
Counterweight frames for All Jib Configurations
Terex power plus system
DLZ data logger and zoning predisposition
Anemometer with Alarm System
Stainless steel electrical box
Tropicalized inverter IP54
Motorized Service Derrick for Hoist Winch
Locally purchased Transformer
ESA/CSA/UL – Prepared from Factory
Zone limiting system
Terex CTT 332-16 H20 16-ton Flat Top Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
Oakville, Ontario CA 324 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Terex |
| Model | CTT 332-16 |
| Tons | 17.60 |
| Year | 2023 |
Price On Request
Terex Flat Top Tower Crane for Sale
One new Comedil CTT332-16 with H20 upper complete with the following
All standard equipment
75m full jib
Upgraded hoisting winch 67AFC
Counter jib ballast blocks for all jib lengths
Low Temp operations option
Motorized service derrick
Secondary Brake
AC in Cab
UL/CSA prepped from factory
7X H20 mast sections 3.75m
Optional:
Internal climbing collars
Hydraulic piston
C1-C3 Mast sections
Terex CTL 180-16 H20 19.8-ton Luffing Jib Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
Oakville, Ontario CA 325 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Terex |
| Model | CTL 260-18 H20 |
| Tons | 19.80 |
| Year | 2018 |
Price On Request
55 m (180’) Jib Length
32.95 (108’) Tower Height H20 Mast Sections
6 x H20 (3.75m)
1 x H20 (10m)
Hoist Winch: 67AFC90
Secondary Brake for Hoist Winch
Counterweight for All Jib Configurations
Cold Weather Equipped
Motorized Service Derrick for Hoist Winch
ESA/CSA/UL - Prepared from Factory
Main Transformer
Anchors stools for H20 tower Sections
Zone Limiting System
2007 Potain Igo 50 Self-Erecting Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Brighton, Colorado US 1453 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Potain |
| Model | Igo 50 |
| Year | 2007 |
$140,000 USD
Max Hook Radius: 131',
Capacity @ Max Hook Radius: 2,425 lbs,
Max Capacity 2 Part Operation: 4,410 lbs, 8,820 lbs 4 Part,
Hook Height: 76',
Power Requirement: 480V, Three Phase,
Outriggers: Screw Jacks,
Remotes: Radio & Corded
Axles Optional
Liebherr 280 EC-H 12-Ton Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
British Columbia CA 2533 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Liebherr |
| Model | 280 EC-H |
| Tons | 12.00 |
| Year | 1996 |
395,000 CAD
Liebherr 280 ECH, great condition, recently taken down from a job.
Included in sale:
1 base section 12.42m
2 X long 12.42 mast sections
3 X standared mast sections 4.14m
Operators cab
Tower top
70m full jib
1 crate of spare parts
2 swing mpotors
1 trolley motor.
Crane in excellent running condition.
WOLFF 7532 16.5-Ton Hammer Head Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
CA 1767 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Wolffkran |
| Model | WOLFF 7532 |
| Tons | 16.00 |
| Year | Vari |
Price On Request
We have multiple used Wolfkran tower cranes available. These can be purchase and spec'd as required for your job.
Cranes can be blasted and painted to suit customers and completely refurbished at the dealer. Let us know the model you want and we can deliver.
Current models in stock:
Wolff 7532
Wolff 7031
Wolff 6522
Saez S-1385 2-Ton Self-Erecting Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Brighton, Colorado US 1453 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Saez |
| Model | S-1385 |
| Tons | 2.00 |
| Year | 2022 |
$140,000 USD
Max Hook Radius: 85',
Capacity @ Max Hook Radius: 1,300 lbs,
Max Capacity 2 Part Operation: 4,000 lbs,
Hook Height: 63',
Power Requirement: 240V or 480V, Single or 3-Phase,
Outriggers: Crank Jacks,
Remotes: Radio & Corded,
Axles: Air Brake, Air Bag
Potain IGO T 70 A 4.4-Ton Self-Erecting Tower Crane For Sale or Rent For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Brighton, Colorado US 1453 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Potain |
| Model | Igo T 70 A |
| Tons | 4.40 |
| Year | 2008 |
$175,000 USD
Max Hook Radius: 131',
Capacity @ Max Hook Radius: 3,200 lbs,
Max Capacity 2 Part Operation: 8,800 lbs,
Hook Height: 115',
Power Requirement: 480V,3-Phase,
Outriggers: Screw Jacks,
Remotes: Radio & Corded,
Axles: Optional
Comedil CBR-32 3.3-Ton Self-Erecting Tower Crane For Sale For Sale
| Location |
Brighton, Colorado US 1453 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Terex Comedil |
| Model | CBR 32-3 |
| Tons | 3.30 |
| Year | 1999 |
$50,000 USD
Max Hook Radius: 105',
Capacity @ Max Hook Radius: 2,200 lbs,
Max Capacity 2 Part Operation: 6,600 lbs,
Max Capacity 4 Part Operation: 13,230 lbs,
Hook Height: 75',
Power Requirement: 480V,3-Phase,
Outriggers: Screw Jacks,
Remotes: Radio & Corded,
Axles: Job Site
FMGru 828 RBI 2.2-Ton Self-Erecting Tower Crane For Sale For Sale
| Location |
Brighton, Colorado US 1453 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | FMGru |
| Model | 828 RBI |
| Tons | 2.20 |
| Year | 1999 |
$65,000 USD
Max Hook Radius: 92',
Capacity @ Max Hook Radius: 1,765 lbs,
Max Capacity 2 Part Operation: 4,400 lbs,
Hook Height: 61',
Power Requirement: 480V,3-Phase,
Outriggers: Screw Jacks,
Remotes: Radio & Corded,
Axles: Job Site
Benazzato Gru 22115 5.5-Ton Self-Erecting Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Brighton, Colorado US 1453 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Benazzato Gru |
| Model | 22115 |
| Tons | 5.50 |
| Year | 2003 |
$110,000 USD
Max Hook Radius: 115,
Capacity @ Max Hook Radius: 2,200 lbs,
Max Capacity 2 Part Operation: 5,500 lbs,
Max Capacity 4 Part Operation: 11,000 lbs,
Hook Height: 69',
Power Requirement: 240V or 480V, Single or 3-Phase,
Outriggers: Screw Jacks,
Remotes: Radio & Corded,
Axles Optional
Benazzato Gru 1598 2.2-Ton Self-Erecting Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Brighton, Colorado US 1453 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Benazzato Gru |
| Model | 1598 |
| Tons | 2.20 |
| Year | 2005 |
$90,000 USD
Max Hook Radius: 98',
Capacity @ Max Hook Radius: 1,545 lbs,
Max Capacity 2 Part Operation: 4,410 lbs,
Hook Height: 65',
Power Requirement: 240V or 480V, Single or 3-Phase,
Outriggers: Crank Jacks,
Axles: Tandem Air Brake,
Suspension: Air Bag,
Remotes: Radio & Corded,
Benazzato Gru 2098 2.2-Ton Self-Erecting Tower Crane For Sale or Rent
| Location |
Brighton, Colorado US 1453 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Benazzato Gru |
| Model | 2098 |
| Tons | 2.20 |
| Year | 2008 |
$98,000 USD
Max Hook Radius: 98',
Capacity @ Max Hook Radius: 1,985 lbs,
Max Capacity 2 Part Operation: 4,400 lbs,
Hook Height: 69',
Power Requirement: 240V or 480V, Single or 3-Phase,
Outriggers: Crank Jacks,
Axles: Tandem Air Brakes
Remotes: Radio & Corded,
Wolff WOLFF 8033.20 Cross US 22-ton Hammerhead Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
New Jersey US 178 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Wolffkran |
| Model | WOLFF 8033.20 cross US |
| Tons | 22.00 |
| Year | 2022 |
Price On Request
2022 Wolff 8033.20 Cross US Hammerhead Tower Crane
Maximum Lifting Capacity of 44,090 lb
262’ Maximum Jib Length
Available with 75kW or 110kW Hoist Winch
Line Speeds up to 623’/Minute
Secondary Brakes on Hoist Drive
Frequency Controlled Drives
Fits on TV20 (6’6” x 6’6”) Tower Sections
Internal & External Climbing Systems
WOLFF Cab with Heat & Air Condition
Temperature Monitored Switch Cabinet w/Heating & Ventilation
Plug-in Control Cables
Electronic Overload Protection System
WOLFF Boost
Working Space Limiter
Anti-Collision Interface
Equipped with WOLFF Link
Wolff WOLFF 7534.16 clear US 18.1-ton Flat Top Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
New Jersey US 178 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Wolffkran |
| Model | WOLFF 7534.16 clear US |
| Tons | 18.19 |
| Year | 2022 |
Price On Request
Maximum Lifting Capacity of 36,380 lbs
246’ Maximum Jib Length
Available with 45kW or 75kW Hoist Winch
Secondary Brakes on Hoist Drive
Frequency Controlled Drives
Fits on TV20 (6’6” x 6’6”) & HT23 (7’6” x 7’6”) Tower Sections
Internal & External Climbing Systems
WOLFF Cab with Heat & Air Condition
Temperature Monitored Switch Cabinet w/Heating & Ventilation
Plug-in Control Cables
Electronic Overload Protection System
WOLFF Boost
Working Space Limiter
Anti-Collision Interface
Equipped with WOLFF Link
Wolff WOLFF 1250 B US 66.1-ton Luffing Jib Tower Crane For Sale
| Location |
New Jersey US 178 miles |
|---|---|
| Make | Wolffkran |
| Model | WOLFF 1250 B US |
| Tons | 66.10 |
| Year | 2022 |
Price On Request
2022 Wolff 1250 B US 66.1 Luffing Jib Tower Crane
Maximum Lifting Capacity of 132,277 lbs
Maximum Tip Load of 26,680 lbs at 262’ Radius
229’ Maximum Jib Length
Available with 132kW Hoist Winch
Available with Auxiliary Hoist & Fly Jib
Line Speeds up to 623’/Minute
Secondary Brakes on Hoist Drive
Frequency Controlled Drives
Fits on TV 33 (10’8” x 10’8”) Tower Sections
External Climbing System
WOLFF Cab with Heat & Air Condition
Temperature Monitored Switch Cabinet w/Heating & Ventilation
Plug-in Control Cables
Electronic Overload Protection System
WOLFF Boost
Working Space Limiter
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Tower Cranes range from small mobile self-erecting tower cranes up to large fixed-based hammerhead tower cranes that are used for large-scale industrial projects.
Tower cranes are erected and tower crane operators lift concrete, steel beams, and building materials from the ground to heights sometimes higher than 100 stories.
There are key parts to making a tower crane fully operationally.
To erect a hammerhead, flat top, luffing jib tower crane, a heavy concrete pad is laid for the base of the crane. Then the base of the crane is bolted down with massive bolts and the base of the tower crane is secured to the concrete pad. The concrete pad ensures the tower crane's stability.
For the largest of tower cranes, the pad may be up to 30' by 30' and 4' deep with a pad weight up to 400, 000 lb.
The main tower sections extending upward are primarily referred to as the mast sections by the crane industry.
A slewing bearing ring is located at the crane enabling the crane to rotate 360 degrees
The boom section extending from the top of the crane is known as the jib section.
Concrete slabs are typically used as counterweights to balance the crane.
The crane operator’s cab is typically accessed by climbing the tower crane mast. Some tower cranes have an elevator lift attached to the mast sections for crane operators to quickly access the operator cabin.
Some Heavy lift tower cranes reach up to 265'. When a tower crane is secured to the side of a building, mast sections can be added as the building rises with a jacking system to increase the height of a tower crane. The climber jacks boost the topmast sections leaving enough space for an additional mast section to slide in. This process is repeated to add more mast sections as building rise during construction.
Tower crane jib sections can reach out to around 230', and the maximum allowable tonnage to be lifted at the end of the jib section for most tower cranes is around 19.8 tons or 18 metric tons.
Most Tower Cranes come equipped with “load moment indicators (LMI)" which stop the crane from being overloaded. The switch monitors the load to ensure it doesn’t exceed the maximum load rating A secondary switch ensures the load, does not extend to an unsafe distance along the jib.
Outside of smaller self-erecting tower cranes, the components of a tower crane are hauled to the job site, typically a Mobile All Terrain Crane is used to assemble the mast sections, jib sections, the slewing unit, and the counterweights.
Crane Market has a wide selection of Tower Cranes for Sale.