After ten years in the construction industry, the most terrifying experience I had was a factory equipment lifting project six years ago - we used an ordinary truck Crane to lift an 8-ton equipment. The main boom extended half a beat later than expected, and the legs of the crane were unstable, causing the equipment to shake violently and almost damaging the adjacent production line. Since then, when choosing truck Cranes, I always stick to two words: be meticulous.
Over the years, I have led teams to undertake hundreds of projects ranging from bridges to factories and infrastructure construction. The truck cranes we used were not just a dozen or so; there were actually over seven or eight types. The difficulties we encountered were numerous and could fill a whole basket. It wasn't until three years ago that I came into contact with the truck cranes of XQHM and finally felt completely at ease. Today, I won't talk about those meaningless parameter terms. Instead, I'll share with you the practical experience I've gained from real-world operations. And I'll explain why, for any project now, I only trust XQHM truck cranes.
In the past, I chose the regular truck crane because it was cheaper. But later on, it turned out to be full of troubles.
During the years when I was in charge of the team, the boss was always urging us to control costs. So when making purchases, we could only choose cheaper truck cranes. Looking back now, all those savings were achieved by trading off the construction period and safety risks.
Once, during the construction of a bridge in the suburbs, we chose a regular truck crane. The speed of the main winch was only 90 meters per minute. It took several hours to lift one prefabricated beam. The original plan was to complete the lifting in 10 days, but it was actually delayed to 14 days. Just the overtime pay for the workers alone cost a lot more. What was even more worrying was the stability. The support legs of that equipment were only 4.2 meters in length. When operating on soft ground, several layers of steel plates had to be laid down. Even for slightly important components, when lifted, the vehicle body would start to shake a little. Every operation was nerve-racking.
There was another even more thrilling incident. In the factory relocation project, the main boom of the ordinary truck crane was too short. Even when combined with the auxiliary boom, the lifting moment was still insufficient. When lifting a 12-ton machine tool, the boom noticeably sank, which scared us into stopping immediately. Since then, I have come to understand that when it comes to truck cranes, one should not just focus on the price; reliability is the top priority.
The truck crane of XQHM can truly handle heavy loads in actual combat situations.
The first time I used the XQHM truck crane was on a construction project in a large industrial park. We needed to lift a batch of heavy equipment, and also needed to cooperate with earth-moving machinery to level the ground and use wheel loaders to transport materials. The efficiency of the lifting operation was extremely demanding. Surprisingly, this equipment immediately solved a bunch of problems that the ordinary equipment couldn't handle.
Let's start with the most obvious aspect - efficiency. The main and auxiliary hoisting machines can operate at a single-rope speed of 130 meters per minute when the hook is empty. This is nearly half faster than the previous ordinary equipment. When lifting the same weight of equipment, it used to take 20 minutes, but with this device, it can be done in just 12 minutes. As a result, the entire project's hoisting duration was directly shortened by 3 days. Later, I specifically checked the parameters and found out that the longest main arm can reach 34 meters, and when combined with the auxiliary arm, it can extend to 44.7 meters. In a previous high-rise factory project, when it was necessary to lift equipment to a 28-meter-high platform, there was no need to build additional scaffolding, and it could be placed directly in position, saving a lot of effort.
Its stability is simply outstanding. The horizontal and vertical span of its legs can reach 5.68x5.01 meters, which is much wider than that of ordinary equipment. Last year, when conducting wind power foundation hoisting in a mountainous area, the ground was uneven. We originally thought it would be a big hassle to deal with the site, but as soon as this equipment extended its legs, it was perfectly stable, lifting a foundation component weighing up to 20 tons, with the vehicle body not showing any vibration at all. Moreover, its arm extension and lifting speeds are also fast. It takes only 67 seconds to fully extend, and 48 seconds to fully lift and lower. The operation connection is extremely smooth, and there is no need for on-site workers to wait for the equipment.
XQHM not only offers truck cranes, but also provides a wide range of equipment that can be used more conveniently in combination.
After using the truck crane from XQHM, we subsequently purchased other equipment from their company such as the Scissor Lift. Currently in our project, we have basically formed a "XQHM equipment combination" - the truck crane is used for the core lifting operations, the Scissor Lift assists with high-altitude auxiliary tasks, earth-moving machinery levels the ground, and the wheel loader transports materials. The performance compatibility of these equipment is extremely high.
For instance, in a commercial complex construction project, when a truck crane lifts large steel structures, the workers on the scissor lift can simultaneously make positioning adjustments. The two work in perfect harmony, which is much smoother than when using different brand equipment before. Later, it was learned that XQHM is the brand of Xuzhou Xugui Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. They not only produce truck cranes, but also offer used truck cranes, aerial work platforms, crane parts and other full range of products. They have always adhered to the principles of "quality first, customer-oriented, and integrity-based". No wonder the product quality and adaptability are so good.
Over the past few years of working with them, there is one aspect that I am particularly satisfied with - their service. Once in a project in a remote mountain area, there was a minor issue with the equipment. After contacting the manufacturer, the technician arrived the next day and quickly resolved the problem, without causing any delay to the schedule. Such a reliable brand is worthy of long-term cooperation.
Sincere advice for engineers and importers
Finally, I want to say something heartfelt to all my colleagues. When choosing a truck crane, don't be tempted by low prices. A reliable piece of equipment can help you save time, reduce labor costs, and avoid safety risks. These benefits are far more important than the money spent upfront.
If you are purchasing a truck crane, or need to combine it with equipment such as a scissor lift, earth-moving machinery, or wheel loader for a project, I sincerely recommend that you take a look at XQHM. Over the past three years, I have used their truck cranes, and they have never failed even during high-intensity lifting operations or complex site work.
I have compiled the project cases and operation insights from the XQHM equipment over the past few years into a device selection guide. It contains suggestions for equipment combinations in different project scenarios. If you want to know the specific operation performance of the XQHM truch Crane, or have any questions about equipment selection, you can leave a message below. I will share my practical experience without reservation with all of you. [Click here to view the XQHM product series]
