Tadano GR-550XL-2 User manual

Note : Dimension is with boom angle at -0.8 degree.
Feet Meters
Turning radius
4 wheel steer 22' 6.7
2 wheel steer 38' 5" 11.7
Tail swing of counterweight 13' 7" 4.14
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
GENERAL DIMENSIONS
(23.5 - 25 Tires)
55 Ton Capacity (50 Metric Tons)
HYDRAULIC ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE
DIMENSIONS
GR-550XL-2

CRANE SPECIFICATIONS
BOOM WIRE ROPE - Warrington seal wire, extra improved plow steel,
Four section full power synchronized telescoping boom, preformed, independent wire rope core, right regular lay.
35.1'~113.9' (10.7m~34.7m), of round box construction 3/4" (19 mm) 6x31 class
with four sheaves, 17-5/16" (0.44m) root diameter, at boom head.
The synchronization system consists of telescope cylinder, HOOK BLOCKS
two extension cables and retraction cables. Hydraulic cylinder fitted 55 ton (50 metric ton)-5 sheaves with swivel hook block and safety latch.
with holding valve. Two easily removable wire rope guards, 6.2 ton (5.6 metric ton) - Weighted hook ball with swivel and safety latch.
rope dead end provided on both sides of boom head. Boom telescope
sections are supported by wear pads both vertically and horizontally.
Extension speed 78.8' in 72 seconds. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
BOOM ELEVATION - By a double acting hydraulic cylinder with PUMPS - Two variable piston pumps for crane functions.
holding valve. Elevation -0.8
o~81o, combination controls for hand Tandem gear pump for steering, swing and optional equipment.
or foot operation. Boom angle indicator. Powered by carrier engine. Pump disconnect for crane is
Automatic speed reduction and soft stop function. engaged/ disengaged by rotary switch from operator's cab.
Boom raising speed 20oto 60oin 27 sec. CONTROL VALVES - Multiple valves actuated by pilot pressure
JIB - Two stage bi-fold lattice type with 5
o, 25oor 45ooffset (tilt type). with integral pressure relief valves.
Single sheave, 15-5/8" (0.396m) root diameter, at the head of both
jib sections. Stored alongside base boom section. Jib length is RESERVOIR - 148 gallon (560 lit.) capacity. External sight level
28.9' (8.8m) or 50' (15.2m). Assistant cylinders for mounting gauge.
and stowing, controlled at right side of superstructure.
Self stowing jib mounting pins. FILTRATION - BETA10=10 return filter, full flow with bypass
protection, located inside of hydraulic reservoir. Accessible for
AUXILIARY LIFTING SHEAVE(SINGLE TOP) easy replacement.
Single sheave, 15-5/8" (0.396m) root diameter. Mounted to main
boom head for single line work (stowable). OIL COOLER - Air cooled fan type.
ANTI-TWO BLOCK - Pendant type over-winding cut out device
with audio-visual (FAILURE lamp/BUZZER) warning system. CAB AND CONTROLS
SWING Both crane and drive operations can be performed from one cab
Hydraulic axial piston motor through planetary swing speed mounted on rotating superstructure.
reducer. Continuous 360
ofull circle swing on ball bearing turn
table at 2.7min
-1 {rpm}. Equipped with manually locked/released Left side, 1 man type, steel construction with sliding door access
swing brake. A 360opositive swing lock for pick and carry and travel and safety glass windows opening at side. Door window is
modes, manually engaged in cab. Twin swing system: Free swing powered control. Windshield glass window and roof glass window
or lock swing controlled by selector switch on front console. are shatter-resistant. Tilt-telescoping steering wheel. Adjustable
control lever stands for swing, boom elevating, boom telescoping,
HOIST auxiliary hoist and main hoist. Control lever stands can change
neutral positions and tilt for easy access to cab. 3 way adjustable
MAIN HOIST - Variable speed type with grooved drum driven by operator's seat with high back, headrest and armrest. Engine
hydraulic axial piston motor through speed reducer. Power load throttle knob. Foot operated controls: boom elevating,
lowering and raising. Equipped with automatic brake (neutral brake) boom telescoping, service brake and engine throttle.
and counterbalance valve. Controlled independently of auxiliary hoist. Hot water cab heater and air conditioning.
Equipped with cable follower and drum rotation indicator. Dash-mounted engine start/stop, monitor lamps, cigarette lighter,
DRUM - Grooved 15-3/4" (0.40m) root diameter x 23-9/16" (0.599m) drive selector switch, parking brake switch, steering mode
wide. Wire rope: 633' of 3/4" diameter rope (193m of 19mm). select switch, power window switch, pump engaged/disengaged
Drum capacity: 1,074' (327.5m) 7 layers. Maximum single line pull: switch, swing brake switch, telescoping/auxiliary hoist select
1st layer 15,200 lbs (6,880kg). Maximum permissible line pull switch, outrigger controls, free swing / lock swing selector switch,
wire strength: 15,600 lbs (7,085kg). eco mode switch and ashtray.
AUXILIARY HOIST- Variable speed type with grooved drum driven
by hydraulic axial piston motor through speed reducer. Power load Instruments - Torque converter oil temperature, engine water
lowering and raising. Equipped with automatic brake (neutral brake) temperature, air pressure, fuel, speedometer, tachometer,
and counterbalance valve. Controlled independently of main hoist. hour meter and odometer / tripmeter. Hydraulic oil pressure is
Equipped with cable follower and drum rotation indicator. monitored and displayed on the AML-C display panel.
DRUM - Grooved 15-3/4" (0.40m) root diameter x 23-9/16" (0.559m)
wide. Wire rope: 361' of 3/4" diameter rope (110m of 19mm).
Drum capacity: 1,074' (327.5m) 7 layers. Maximum single line pull:
1st layer 15,200 lbs (6,880kg). Maximum permissible line pull
wire strength: 15,600 lbs (7,085kg).
2

Tadano electronic LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR system TADANO AML-C monitors outrigger extended length and
(AML-C) including: automatically programs the corresponding "RATED LIFTING
Control lever lockout function CAPACITIES" table
Boom position indicator
Outrigger state indicator Operator's right hand console includes transmission gear
Boom angle / boom length / jib offset angle / jib length / load selector and sight level bubble. Upper console includes
radius / rated lifting capacities / actual loads read out working light switch, roof washer and wiper switch
Ratio of actual load moment to rated load moment emergency outrigger set up key switch,
indication jib equipped/removed select switch, eco mode switch,
Automatic Speed Reduction and Soft Stop function and air conditioning control switch. Swing lock lever.
on boom elevation and swing
Working condition register switch
Load radius / boom angle / tip height / swing range NOTE: Each crane motion speed is based on unladen
preset function conditions.
External warning lamp
Tare function
Fuel consumption monitor
Main hoist / auxiliarly hoist select
Drum rotation indicator (audible and visible type) main and
auxiliary hoist
CARRIER SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE - Rear engine, left hand steering, driving axle 2-way SUSPENSION - Front: Semi-elliptic leaf springs with hydraulic
selected type by manual switch, 4x2 front drive, 4x4 front and lockout device. Rear: Semi-elliptic leaf springs with hydraulic
rear drive. lockout device.
FRAME - High tensile steel, all welded mono-box construction. BRAKE SYSTEMS - Service: Air over hydraulic disc brakes on
all 4 wheels. Parking/Emergency: Spring applied-air released
TRANSMISSION - Electronically controlled full automatic brake acting on input shaft of front axle. Auxiliary: Electro-
transmission. Torque converter driving full powershift with pneumatic operated exhaust brake.
driving axle selector. 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, constant
mesh. TIRES - 23.5-25(OR)
4 speeds - high range - 2 wheel drive; 4 wheel drive
4 speeds - low range - 4 wheel drive OUTRIGGERS - Four hydraulic, beam and jack outriggers.
Vertical jack cylinders equipped with integral holding valve. Each
TRAVEL SPEED - 31 mph (50 km/h) outrigger beam and jack is controlled independently from cab.
Beams extend to 22' 11-5/8" (7.0 m) center-line and retract to
AXLE - Front: Full floating type, steering and driving axle with within 9' 9-3/8" (2.98 m) overall width with floats. Outrigger jack
planetary reduction. Rear: Full floating type, steering and driving floats are attached thus eliminating the need of manually
axle with planetary reduction and non-spin rear differential. attaching and detaching them. Controls and sight bubble located
in superstructure cab. Four outrigger extension lengths are
STEERING- Hydraulic power steering controlled by steering provided with corresponding "RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES" for
wheel. Three steering modes available: 2 wheel front, 4 wheel crane duty in confined areas.
coordinated and 4 wheel crab . Min. Extension 8' 1-5/8" (2.48m) center to center
Mid. Extension 16' 4-7/8" (5.0m) center to center
Mid. Extension 21' 3-7/8" (6.5m) center to center
Max. Extension 22' 11-5/8" (7.0m) center to center
Float size(Diameter) 1' 7- 11/16" (0.5m)
ENGINE
Model Cummins QSB6.7 [Tier 4i] Radiator Fin and tube core, thermostat controlled
Type Direct injection diesel Fan, in.(mm) Suction type, 9-blade, 28 (711) dia.
No. of cylinders 6 Starting 24 volt
Combustion 4 cycle, turbo charged and after cooled Charging 24 volt system, negative ground
BoreXStroke, in.(mm) 4.212 x 4.882 (107 x 124) Battery 2-120 amp. Hour
Displacement, cu. in (liters) 409 (6.700) Compressor, air, CFM(l /min) 17.0 CFM (481) at 2,400rpm
Air inlet heater 24 volt preheat Horsepower (kW) Gross 260 (194) at 2,500rpm
Air cleaner Dry type, replaceable element Torque, Max. ft-lb (Nm) 622 (843) at 1,600rpm
Oil filter Full flow with replaceable element Capacity, gal.(liters)
Fuel filter Full flow with replaceable element Cooling water 2.7 (10)
Fuel tank, gal.(liters) 79.2 (300), right side of carrier Lubrication 4.0 (15)
Cooling Liquid pressurized, recirculating by-pass Fuel 79.2 (300)
3

- Four section full power synchronized boom - Independently controlled outriggers
35.1'~113.9' (10.7 m~34.7 m) - Four outrigger extension positions
- 28.9' or 50' (8.8 m or 15.2 m) bi-fold lattice jib (tilt type) - Self-storing outrigger pads
with 5o, 25oor 45opinned offsets and self storing pins. - Cummins QSB6.7 turbo charged
- Auxiliary lifting sheave (single top) stowable after cooled engine (260HP) with exhaust brake
- Variable speed main hoist with grooved drum, cable follower - Electronic controlled automatic transmission driven
and 633' of 3/4" cable. by torque converter
- Variable speed auxiliary hoist with grooved drum, cable follower - 4 X 4 X 4 drive/steer
and 361' of 3/4" cable. - Non-spin rear differential
- Drum rotation indicator (audible,visible and thumper type) main - Semi-elliptic leaf springs suspension with hydraulic lockout
and auxiliary hoist device (front and rear)
- Anti-Two block device (overwind cutout) - 23.5-25(OR) tires
- Boom angle indicator - Disc brakes
- Tadano electronic load moment indicator system (AML-C) - Fenders
- Outrigger extension length detector - Air dryer
- Electronic crane monitoring system - Water separator with filter(high filtration)
- Tadano twin swing system and 360
o positive swing lock - Engine over-run alarm
- Self centering finger control levers with pilot control - Back-up alarm
- Control pedals for boom elevating and boom telescoping - Low oil pressure/high water temp. warning device (visual)
- 3 way adjustable cloth seat with armrests, high back - Rear steer centering light
and seat belt - Air cleaner dust indicator
- Tilt-telescoping steering wheel - Full instrumentation package
- Tinted safety glass and sun visor - Complete highway light package
- Front windshield wiper and washer - Tool storage compartment
- Roof window wiper and washer - Tire inflation kit
- Power window (cab door ) - 24 volt electric system
- Rear view mirrors (right and left side) - 6.2 ton (5.6 metric ton) hook ball with swivel
- Mirror for main and auxiliary hoists - 55 ton (50 metric ton) - 5 sheave with swivel hook block
- Cigarette lighter and ashtray and safety latch for 3/4" (19mm) wire rope
-Cab floor mat - Towing hooks-Front and rear
- Pump disconnect in operator's cab - Lifting eyes
- Hydraulic oil cooler - Hook block tie down (front bumper)
- Hot water cab heater and air conditioner - Weighted hook storage compartment
-Positive control - Halogen head lamp
- Quick reeving type bi-fold jib - Telecommunications terminal (HELLO-NET Owner’s Site)
- Work lights - Fuel consumption monitor
- Eco mode system
Main or auxiliary hoist - 15'-3/4" (0.4m) drum
Line pulls
Availabl
e
2Rope per layer Total wire rope
F.P.M. m/min Lbs. kgf Feet Meters Feet Meters
1st 358 109 15,200 6,880 123.3 37.6 123.3 37.6
2nd 387 118 13,900 6,310 133.5 40.7 256.8 78.3
3rd 417 127 12,800 5,820 143.3 43.7 400.2 122.0
4th 446 136 11,900 5,410 153.5 46.8 553.8 168.8
5th 475 144 11,100 5,050 163.3 49.8 717.1 218.6
6th 504 153 10,400 4,730 173.8 53.0 891.0 271.6
7t
h
3533 162 9,800 4,460 183.3 55.9 1074.4 327.5
DRUM DIMENSIONS
1Line speeds based only on hook block, not loaded. Inch mm
2Developed by machinery with each layer of wire rope, but not based 15-3/4" 400
on rope strength or other limitation in machinery or equipment. 23-9/16" 599
3Seventh layer of wire rope are not recommended 27-3/8" 695
for hoisting operations.
4
Length
1
5
Wire
rope
layer
Main and auxiliary drum grooved lagging
Flange diameter
6
Root diameter
7
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
LINE SPEEDS AND PULLS
2
3
3/4" (19mm) wire rope
HOISTING PERFORMANCE
Line speeds1
Layer
DRUM WIRE ROPE CAPACITIES
4

GR-550XL WORKING RANGE CHART
5

GR-550XL RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (IN POUNDS)
ON OUTRIGGERS FULLY EXTENDED 22' 11-5/8"
(
7.0m
)
SPREAD
360
o
ROTATION
A35.1' 48.2' 61.4' 74.5' 87.6' 100.7' 113.9'
BC
(10.7m) C(14.7m) C(18.7m) C(22.7m) C(26.7m) C(30.7m) C(34.7m)
8' 70 110,000
10' 66 100,600 73 46,700 77 46,700 80 44,300
12' 63 87,900 70 46,700 75 46,700 78 44,300 81 41,200
15' 56 73,400 67 46,700 72 46,700 76 44,300 79 40,300 81 33,000
20' 44 54,400 60 46,700 67 46,700 72 42,100 76 35,800 78 30,500 80 25,100
25' 27 38,500 52 43,000 62 43,000 68 39,500 72 31,700 75 27,300 78 23,900
30' 44 33,800 56 35,000 64 35,500 69 28,700 72 25,000 75 21,600
35' 33 25,600 50 26,600 59 27,000 65 25,300 69 23,000 72 19,900
40' 16 20,400 44 21,100 54 21,500 61 21,200 66 20,500 70 19,000
45' 36 17,100 49 17,300 57 17,500 63 17,400 67 17,100
50' 25 14,100 43 14,300 53 14,500 59 14,400 64 14,500
55' 37 12,000 48 12,200 56 12,100 61 12,200
60' 29 10,200 43 10,300 52 10,300 58 10,350
65' 18 8,700 38 8,750 48 8,850 54 8,850
70' 32 7,550 44 7,600 51 7,650
75' 24 6,550 39 6,600 47 6,650
80' 9 5,700 34 5,700 44 5,750
85' 27 4,950 39 5,000
90' 19 4,350 35 4,350
95' 30 3,750
100' 23 3,250
105' 13 2,350
D
LIFTING CAPACITIES AT ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE ON OUTRIGGERS FULLY EXTENDED
22' 11-5/8"
(
7.0m
)
SPREAD 360
o
ROTATION
A
35.1' 48.2' 61.4' 74.5' 87.6' 100.7' 113.9'
CB(10.7m) B(14.7m) B(18.7m) B(22.7m) B(26.7m) B(30.7m) B(34.7m)
0
o
27.8' 16,500 41' 10,600 54.1' 7,000 67.3' 4,800 80.2' 3,300 92.7' 2,200 105.4' 1,400
ON OUTRIGGERS MID EXTENDED 21' 3-7/8"
(
6.5m
)
SPREAD
360
o
ROTATION
A35.1' 48.2' 61.4' 74.5' 87.6' 100.7' 113.9'
BC
(10.7m) C(14.7m) C(18.7m) C(22.7m) C(26.7m) C(30.7m) C(34.7m)
8' 70 110,000
10' 66 100,600 73 46,700 77 46,700 80 44,300
12' 63 87,900 70 46,700 75 46,700 78 44,300 81 41,200
15' 56 73,400 67 46,700 72 46,700 76 44,300 79 40,300 81 33,000
20' 44 54,400 60 46,700 67 46,700 72 42,100 76 35,800 78 30,500 80 25,100
25' 27 38,500 52 40,600 62 41,300 68 39,500 72 31,700 75 27,300 78 23,900
30' 44 28,300 56 29,000 64 29,500 69 28,700 72 25,000 75 21,600
35' 33 21,000 50 21,600 59 22,100 65 22,400 69 22,500 72 19,900
40' 16 16,300 43 17,000 54 17,300 61 17,500 66 17,600 70 17,700
45' 35 13,700 49 14,000 57 14,100 62 14,300 67 14,200
50' 25 11,100 43 11,500 53 11,700 59 11,800 64 11,700
55' 37 9,500 48 9,700 55 9,900 60 9,800
60' 29 8,000 43 8,200 52 8,300 57 8,200
65' 18 6,500 38 7,000 48 7,000 54 7,000
70' 32 5,900 43 5,900 50 6,000
75' 24 5,000 39 5,000 47 5,100
80' 9 4,000 33 4,300 43 4,400
85' 27 3,700 39 3,700
90' 19 2,900 35 3,100
95' 29 2,700
100' 23 2,200
105' 12 1,650
D
LIFTING CAPACITIES AT ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE ON OUTRIGGERS MID EXTENDED
21' 3-7/8"
(
6.5m
)
SPREAD 360
o
ROTATION
A
35.1' 48.2' 61.4' 74.5' 87.6' 100.7' 113.9'
CB
(
10.7m
)
B
(
14.7m
)
B
(
18.7m
)
B
(
22.7m
)
B
(
26.7m
)
B
(
30.7m
)
B
(
34.7m
)
0
o
27.8' 16,500 41' 10,600 54.1' 7,000 67.3' 4,800 80.2' 3,300 92.7' 2,200 105.4' 1,400
A
:Boom len
g
th in feet
B:Load radius in feet
C:Loaded boom angle (
o
)
D:Minimum boom angle (
o
) for indicated length (no load)
NOTE: The liftin
g
capacit
y
data stored in the LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR
(
AML-C
)
is based on the standard
number of parts of line listed in the chart.
Standard number of parts of line for each boom len
g
th should be accordin
g
to the followin
g
table.
Boom len
g
th in feet 35.1' 35.1' to 61.4' 61.4' to 113.9' Sin
g
le to
p
(
meters
)
(
10.7m
)
(
10.7m to 18.7m
)
(
18.7m to 34.7m
)
Jib
Number of
p
arts of line 10 6 4 1
0
0
6

GR-550XL RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (IN POUNDS)
ON OUTRIGGERS MID EXTENDED 16' 4-7/8"(5.0m) SPREAD
360
o
ROTATION
A35.1' 48.2' 61.4' 74.5' 87.6' 100.7' 113.9'
BC
(10.7m) C(14.7m) C(18.7m) C(22.7m) C(26.7m) C(30.7m) C(34.7m)
8' 70 110,000
10' 66 100,600 73 46,700 77 46,700 80 44,300
12' 63 87,900 70 46,700 75 46,700 78 44,300 81 41,200
15' 56 72,400 67 46,700 72 46,700 76 44,300 79 40,300 81 33,000
20' 44 38,500 60 39,900 67 40,700 72 41,400 76 35,800 78 30,500 80 25,100
25' 27 24,600 52 26,000 62 26,600 68 27,200 72 27,500 75 27,200 78 23,900
30' 44 18,600 56 19,000 63 19,500 68 19,800 72 19,900 75 19,600
35' 33 13,700 50 14,400 59 14,800 65 15,000 69 15,000 72 15,100
40' 16 10,400 43 11,200 54 11,700 61 11,900 65 11,900 69 11,900
45' 35 8,800 49 9,300 57 9,500 62 9,500 66 9,600
50' 25 7,000 43 7,500 53 7,700 59 7,700 63 7,800
55' 37 6,000 48 6,150 55 6,150 60 6,300
60' 29 4,850 43 5,000 51 5,000 57 5,100
65' 18 3,700 38 4,050 47 4,050 54 4,150
70' 32 3,300 43 3,300 50 3,400
75' 24 2,650 38 2,700 47 2,800
80' 9 2,000 33 2,100 43 2,200
85' 27 1,600 39 1,700
90' 18 1,050 34 1,300
D019
LIFTING CAPACITIES AT ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE ON OUTRIGGERS MID EXTENDED
16' 4-7/8"
(
5.0m
)
SPREAD 360
o
ROTATION
A
35.1' 48.2' 61.4' 74.5' 87.6' 100.7'
CB(10.7m) B(14.7m) B(18.7m) B(22.7m) B(26.7m) B(30.7m)
0
o
27.8' 16,500 41' 9,900 54.1' 5,670 67.3' 3,480 80.2' 1,980 92.7' 900
ON OUTRIGGERS MIN EXTENDED 8' 1-5/8"(2.48m) SPREAD
360
o
ROTATION
A35.1' 48.2' 61.4' 74.5' 87.6' 100.7' 113.9'
BC
(10.7m) C(14.7m) C(18.7m) C(22.7m) C(26.7m) C(30.7m) C(34.7m)
8' 70 75,800
10' 66 48,500 73 46,700 77 46,700 80 44,300
12' 62 34,100 70 35,900 75 35,700 78 34,900 80 33,600
15' 56 22,600 67 24,100 72 24,800 76 24,700 78 23,900 80 23,000
20' 45 13,000 60 14,300 67 14,900 72 15,400 75 15,100 77 14,600 79 13,900
25' 29 8,050 52 9,200 62 9,700 67 10,200 71 10,400 74 10,000 76 9,500
30' 44 6,100 56 6,600 63 7,000 68 7,200 71 7,000 74 6,700
35' 33 3,900 50 4,400 59 4,800 64 5,000 68 5,000 71 4,700
40' 17 2,500 43 2,900 54 3,300 60 3,500 65 3,500 68 3,300
45' 35 1,800 49 2,100 56 2,300 61 2,400 65 2,200
50' 43 1,200 52 1,400 58 1,500 62 1,400
D 0 36 44 51 57
LIFTING CAPACITIES AT ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE ON OUTRIGGERS MIN EXTENDED
8' 1-5/8"
(
2.48m
)
SPREAD 360
o
ROTATION
A
35.1' 48.2'
CB
(
10.7m
)
B
(
14.7m
)
0
o
27.8' 6,040 41' 2,120
A
:Boom len
g
th in feet
B:Load radius in feet
C:Loaded boom angle (
o
)
D:Minimum boom angle (
o
) for indicated length (no load)
NOTE: The liftin
g
capacit
y
data stored in the LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR
(
AML-C
)
is based on the standard
number of parts of line listed in the chart.
Standard number of parts of line for each boom len
g
th should be accordin
g
to the followin
g
table.
Boom len
g
th in feet 35.1' 35.1' to 61.4' 61.4' to 113.9' Sin
g
le to
p
(
meters
)
(
10.7m
)
(
10.7m to 18.7m
)
(
18.7m to 34.7m
)
Jib
Number of
p
arts of line 10 6 4 1
7

GR-550XL RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (IN POUNDS)
ON OUTRIGGERS FULLY EXTENDED 22' 11-5/8"(7.0m) SPREAD
360o ROTATION
113.9' (34.7m) Boom + 28.9' (8.8m) Jib 113.9' (34.7m) Boom + 50' (15.2m) Jib
C5ooffset 25ooffset 45ooffset C5ooffset 25ooffset 45ooffset
RWRWRW RWRWRW
80 25.6' 12,300 34.8' 8,400 41.5' 6,050 80 32.6' 6,350 47.6' 4,050 59.0' 2,750
77.5 32.9' 12,000 41.3' 8,000 47.3' 5,900 77.5 40.8' 6,200 54.9' 3,900 65.3' 2,700
75 39.8' 11,500 47.5' 7,650 53.1' 5,700 75 48.6' 6,050 61.9' 3,700 71.6' 2,600
72.5 46.3' 10,600 53.6' 7,350 58.7' 5,550 72.5 56.0' 5,600 68.5' 3,550 77.5' 2,550
70 52.3' 9,750 59.5' 7,100 64.0' 5,400 70 63.0' 5,200 75.0' 3,350 83.2' 2,500
67.5 58.3' 9,100 65.1' 6,850 69.2' 5,300 67.5 69.6' 4,900 81.2' 3,200 88.7' 2,450
65 64.0' 8,500 70.5' 6,600 74.0' 5,200 65 76.1' 4,600 87.0' 3,100 93.9' 2,400
62.5 69.4' 7,900 75.6' 6,400 78.9' 5,100 62.5 82.2' 4,350 92.6' 3,000 98.9' 2,350
60 74.8' 7,400 80.5' 6,200 83.7' 5,050 60 88.4' 4,150 98.1' 2,900 103.8' 2,350
57.5 79.5' 6,500 85.5' 5,700 88.2' 5,000 57.5 94.4' 3,950 103.6' 2,800 108.4' 2,300
55 84.0' 5,650 90.0' 5,200 92.5' 4,950 55 100.0' 3,800 108.7' 2,700 112.6' 2,300
52.5 88.8' 5,000 94.1' 4,600 96.2' 4,450 52.5 105.4' 3,500 113.3' 2,650 116.7' 2,250
50 93.1' 4,400 98.2' 4,100 99.7' 3,950 50 110.2' 3,150 117.9' 2,600 120.3' 2,250
47.5 97.4' 3,950 102.1' 3,700 103.3' 3,550 47.5 114.8' 2,750 121.9' 2,400 124.0' 2,200
45 101.4' 3,500 105.6' 3,300 106.6' 3,150 45 119.3' 2,400 125.7' 2,150 127.1' 2,100
42.5 105.3' 3,150 109.1' 2,950 42.5 123.3' 2,100 129.3' 1,900
40 109.0' 2,800 112.3' 2,650 40 127.0' 1,850 132.7' 1,700
37.5 112.6' 2,500 115.5' 2,400 37.5 131.1' 1,600 135.7' 1,500
35 115.8' 2,250 118.2' 2,200 35 134.4' 1,400 138.5' 1,300
32.5 118.7' 2,050 120.9' 2,000
30 121.6' 1,850 123.3' 1,800
27.5 124.1' 1,700 125.3' 1,650
25 126.3' 1,600 127.1' 1,550
C:Loaded boom angle (
o)
R:Load radius in feet
W:Rated lifting capacity in pounds
8

GR-550XL RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (IN POUNDS)
ON OUTRIGGERS MID EXTENDED 21' 3-7/8"(6.5m) SPREAD
360o ROTATION
113.9' (34.7m) Boom + 28.9' (8.8m) Jib 113.9' (34.7m) Boom + 50' (15.2m) Jib
C5ooffset 25ooffset 45ooffset C5ooffset 25ooffset 45ooffset
RWRWRW RWRWRW
80 25.6' 12,300 34.8' 8,400 41.5' 6,050 80 32.6' 6,350 47.6' 4,050 59.0' 2,750
77.5 32.9' 12,000 41.3' 8,000 47.3' 5,900 77.5 40.8' 6,200 54.9' 3,900 65.3' 2,700
75 39.8' 11,500 47.5' 7,650 53.1' 5,700 75 48.6' 6,050 61.9' 3,700 71.6' 2,600
72.5 46.3' 10,600 53.6' 7,350 58.7' 5,550 72.5 56.0' 5,600 68.5' 3,550 77.5' 2,550
70 52.3' 9,750 59.5' 7,100 64.0' 5,450 70 63.0' 5,200 75.0' 3,350 83.2' 2,500
67.5 58.1' 8,800 65.1' 6,850 69.2' 5,300 67.5 69.6' 4,900 81.2' 3,200 88.7' 2,450
65 63.5' 7,900 70.5' 6,600 74.0' 5,200 65 76.1' 4,600 87.0' 3,100 93.9' 2,400
62.5 68.7' 6,800 75.3' 5,800 78.9' 4,950 62.5 82.2' 4,350 92.6' 3,000 98.9' 2,350
60 73.6' 5,800 79.9' 5,050 83.5' 4,700 60 88.3' 4,100 98.1' 2,900 103.8' 2,350
57.5 78.5' 5,100 84.6' 4,450 87.8' 4,250 57.5 93.8' 3,550 103.5' 2,700 108.4' 2,300
55 83.3' 4,500 89.0' 3,850 91.8' 3,850 55 99.0' 3,000 108.4' 2,500 112.6' 2,300
52.5 87.9' 3,900 93.4' 3,300 95.7' 3,350 52.5 104.0' 2,450 112.9' 2,150 116.4' 2,000
50 92.5' 3,300 97.4' 2,850 99.3' 2,900 50 108.8' 2,000 117.1' 1,800 119.9' 1,750
47.5 96.7' 2,800 101.4' 2,450 102.9' 2,450 47.5 113.6' 1,700 121.2' 1,500 123.4' 1,450
45 100.7' 2,350 105.0' 2,100 106.2' 2,050 45 118.0' 1,400 124.9' 1,200 126.4' 1,150
42.5 104.3' 2,000 108.5' 1,800
40 108.3' 1,650 111.8' 1,550
37.5 111.7' 1,400 115.0' 1,300
35 115.1' 1,200 117.9' 1,100
ON OUTRIGGERS MID EXTENDED 16' 4-7/8"(5.0m) SPREAD
360o ROTATION
113.9' (34.7m) Boom + 28.9' (8.8m) Jib 113.9' (34.7m) Boom + 50' (15.2m) Jib
C5ooffset 25ooffset 45ooffset C5ooffset 25ooffset 45ooffset
RWRWRW RWRWRW
80 25.6' 12,300 34.8' 8,400 41.5' 6,050 80 32.6' 6,350 47.6' 4,050 58.8' 2,750
77.5 32.9' 12,000 41.3' 8,000 47.3' 5,900 77.5 40.8' 6,200 54.9' 3,900 65.3' 2,700
75 39.8' 11,500 47.5' 7,650 53.1' 5,700 75 48.6' 6,050 61.9' 3,700 71.6' 2,600
72.5 45.7' 9,700 53.4' 7,000 58.7' 5,550 72.5 56.0' 5,600 68.5' 3,550 77.5' 2,550
70 51.3' 7,900 58.9' 6,300 64.0' 5,400 70 63.0' 5,200 75.0' 3,350 83.2' 2,500
67.5 56.9' 6,550 64.4' 5,450 68.9' 4,850 67.5 69.1' 4,500 81.0' 3,100 88.7' 2,450
65 62.2' 5,300 69.2' 4,700 73.4' 4,350 65 75.1' 3,800 86.6' 2,850 93.7' 2,400
62.5 67.3' 4,300 74.0' 3,850 78.0' 3,650 62.5 90.9' 3,050 91.9' 2,400 98.6' 2,150
60 72.3' 3,400 78.8' 3,150 82.6' 3,000 60 86.1' 2,400 97.1' 1,950 103.3' 1,900
57.5 77.0' 2,750 83.4' 2,550 86.8' 2,450 57.5 91.6' 1,800 102.1' 1,500 107.5' 1,500
55 81.8' 2,200 87.9' 2,000 90.8' 2,000 55 96.7' 1,300 106.7' 1,100 111.6' 1,100
52.5 86.4' 1,700 92.3' 1,550 94.8' 1,550
50 91.0' 1,300 96.4' 1,150 98.5' 1,200
C:Loaded boom angle (
o)
R:Load radius in feet
W:Rated lifting capacity in pounds
9

WARNING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR LIFTING CAPACITIES
GENERAL
1. RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES apply only to the machine as 9. When boom length is between values listed, refer to the
originally manufactured and normally equipped by TADANO rated lifting capacities of the next longer and next shorter
LTD. Modifications to the machine or use of optional booms for the same radius. The lesser of the two rated lifting
equipment other than that specified can result in a reduction capacities shall be used.
of capacity. 10. When making lifts at a load radius not shown, use the next
2. Hydraulic cranes can be hazardous if improperly longer radius to determine allowable capacity.
operated or maintained. Operation and maintenance of this 11. Load per line should not exceed 12,300 lbs. (5,600kg) for
machine must be in compliance with information in the main hoist and auxiliary hoist.
Operation and Maintenance Manual supplied with 12. Check the actual number of parts of line with LOAD MOMENT
the crane. If this manual is missing, order a replacement INDICATOR (AML-C) before operation. Maximum lifting
through the distributor. capacity is restricted by the number of parts of line of LOAD
3. The operator and other personnel associated with this MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-C). Limited capacity is as
machine shall fully acquaint themselves with the latest determined from the formula, Single line pull for main hoist
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safety 12,300 lbs. (5,600kg) x number of parts of line.
standards for cranes. 13. The boom angle before loading should be greater to account
for deflection. For rated lifting capacities, the loaded boom
SET UP angle and the load radius is for reference only.
1. Rated lifting capacities on the load chart are the maximum 14. The 35.1' (10.7m) boom length capacities are based on boom
allowable crane capacities. They are based on the machine fully retracted. If not fully retracted [less than 48.2' (14.7m)
standing level on firm supporting surface under ideal job boom length], use the rated lifting capacities for the 48.2' (14.7m)
conditions. Depending on the nature of the supporting boom length.
surface, it may be necessary to have structural supports 15. Extension or retraction of the boom with loads may be
under the outrigger floats or tires to spread the loads to a attempted within the limits of the RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES.
larger surface. The ability to telescope loads is limited by hydraulic pressure,
2. For outrigger operation, outriggers shall be properly extended boom angle, boom length, crane maintenance, etc.
with tires free of supporting surface before operating crane. 16. For lifting capacity of single top, reduce the rated lifting
capacities of relevant boom according to a weight reductions
OPERATION for auxiliary load handling equipment. Capacities of single top
1. Rated lifting capacities have been tested to and meet shall not exceed 12,300 lbs. (5,600kg) including main hook.
minimum requirements of SAE J1063-Cantilevered Boom 17. When base jib or top jib or both jib removing, jib state switch
Crane Structures Method of Test. select removed.
2. Rated lifting capacities do not exceed 85 % of the tipping 18. When erecting and stowing jib, be sure to retain it by hand or by
load on outriggers fully extended as determined by SAE other means to prevent its free movement.
J765-Crane Stability Test Code. 19. Use "ANTI-TWO BLOCK" disable switch when erecting and
Rated lifting capacities for partially extended outriggers are stowing jib and when stowing hook block. While the switch is
determined from the formula, Rated Lifting Capacities pushed, the hoist does not stop, even when overwind condition
=(Tipping Load - 0.1 x Tip Reaction)/1.25. occurs.
3. Rated lifting capacities above bold lines in the chart are 20. For boom length with 28.9' (8.8m) jib, rated lifting capacities are
based on crane strength and those below, on its stability. determined by loaded boom angle only in the column headed
They are based on actual load radius increased by boom "113.9' (34.7m) boom + 28.9' (8.8m) jib".
deflection. For boom length with 50' (15.2 m) jib, rated lifting capacities
4. The weight of handling device such as hook blocks, slings, are determined by loaded boom angle only in the column
etc., must be considered as part of the load and must be headed "113.9' (34.7m) boom + 50' (15.2m) jib".
deducted from the lifting capacities. For angles not shown, use the next lower loaded boom angle
5. Rated lifting capacities are based on freely suspended loads to determine allowable capacity.
and make no allowance for such factors as the effect of wind, 21. When lifting a load by using jib (aux. hoist) and boom (main
sudden stopping of loads, supporting surface conditions, hoist) simultaneously, do the following:
inflation of tires, operating speeds, side loads, etc. Side pull Enter the operation status as jib operation, not as boom
on the boom or jib is extremely dangerous. operation.
6. Rated lifting capacities do not account for wind on lifted load Before starting operation, make sure that mass of load is
or boom. We recommend against working under the condition within rated lifting capacity for jib.
that the load is out of control due to a strong wind.During
boom lift, consider that the rated lifting capacity is reduced by DEFINITIONS
50% when the wind speed is 20mph(9m/s) to 27mph(12m/s); 1. Load Radius: Horizontal distance from a projection of the axis
reduced by 70% when the wind speed is 27mph(12m/s) to of rotation to supporting surface before loading to the center of
31mph(14m/s).If the wind speed is 31mph(14m/s) or over, the vertical hoist line or tackle with load applied.
stop operation. During jib lift, stop operation if the wind speed 2. Loaded Boom Angle: The angle between the boom base
is 20mph(9m/s). section and the horizontal, after lifting the rated lifting capacity
7. Rated lifting capacities at load radius shall not be exceeded. at the load radius.
Do not tip the crane to determine allowable loads. 3. Working Area: Area measured in a circular arc about the
8. Do not operate at boom lengths, radii, or boom angle, where centerline of rotation.
no capacities are shown. Crane may overturn without any 4. Freely Suspended Load: Load hanging free with no direct
load on the hook. external force applied except by the hoist line.
5. Side Load: Horizontal side force applied to the lifted load either
on the ground or in the air.
10

GR-550XL RATED LIFTING CAPACITIES (IN POUNDS)
ON RUBBER
AStationary Creep
Over Front 360oRotation Over Front
35.1' 61.4' 87.6' 35.1' 61.4' 87.6' 35.1' 61.4' 87.6'
BC(10.7m) C(18.7m) C(26.7m) C(10.7m) C(18.7m) C(26.7m) C(10.7m) C(18.7m) C(26.7m)
10' 66 48,300 66 27,200 66 35,600
12' 62 41,800 62 22,500 62 30,500
15' 56 34,300 72 30,500 56 16,300 72 56 24,700 72 26,000
20' 45 26,000 67 23,300 45 9,200 67 45 18,300 67 19,400
25' 29 18,100 62 18,300 71 13,400 30 5,500 62 71 7,500 29 13,900 62 15,200 71 13,400
30' 56 13,900 68 11,000 56 68 5,000 56 12,100 68 11,000
35' 50 10,700 64 9,200 50 64 3,500 50 9,600 64 9,200
40' 43 8,300 60 7,900 43 60 2,200 43 7,700 60 7,900
45' 35 6,500 57 6,900 35 56 1,400 35 6,200 57 6,900
50' 25 5,100 52 5,500 25 5,100 52 5,500
55' 48 4,400 48 4,400
60' 43 3,600 43 3,600
65' 38 2,800 38 2,800
70' 31 2,200 31 2,200
75' 23 1,700 23 1,700
80' 91,300 91,300
D0 0 28 53 0
LIFTING CAPACITIES AT ZERO DEGREE BOOM ANGLE ON RUBBER OPERATION
AStationary Creep
Over Front 360oRotation Over Front
35.1' 61.4' 87.6' 35.1' 35.1' 61.4' 87.6'
CB(10.7m) B(18.7m) B(26.7m) C(10.7m) B(10.7m) B(18.7m) B(26.7m)
027.8' 15,500 54.1' 4,100 80.2' 1,190 27.8' 4,050 27.8' 12,000 54.1' 4,100 80.2' 1,190
A:Boom length in feet
B:Load radius in feet
C:Loaded boom an
g
le
(
o
)
D:Minimum boom an
g
le
(
o
)
for indicated len
g
th
(
no load
)
NOTE: The lifting capacity data stored in the LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-C) is based
on the standard number of parts of line listed in the chart.
Standard number of parts of line for rubber operation should be according to the
following table.
Boom length in feet 35.1' 35.1' to 87.6' Single top
(meters) (10.7m) (10.7m to 26.7m) Jib
Number of parts of line 6 4 1
WARNING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ON RUBBER LIFTING CAPACITIES
1. Rated lifting capacities on rubber are in pounds and do not exceed 6. Over front operation shall be performed within two degrees in front of
75 % of tipping loads as determined by SAE J765-Crane Stability chassis.
Test Code. 7. On rubber lifting with "jib" is not permitted. Maximum permissible
2. Rated lifting capacities shown in the chart are based on condition boom length is 87.6' (26.7m).
that crane is set on firm level surfaces with axle oscillation lockout 8. When making lift on rubber stationary, set parking brake.
applied. Those above bold lines are based on tire capacity and 9. For creep operation, boom must be centered over front of machine,
those below, on crane stability. They are based on actual load swing lock engaged, and load restrained from swinging. Travel slowly
radius increased by tire deformation and boom deflection. and keep the lifted load as close to the ground as possible, and
3. If the axle oscillation lockout cylinders contain air, the axle will not especially avoid any abrupt steering, accelerating or braking.
be locked completely and rated lifting capacities may not be 10. Do not operate the crane while carrying the load.
obtainable. Bleed the cylinders according to the operation safety 11. Creep is motion for crane not to travel more than 200' (60 m) in any
and maintenance manual. 30 minute period and to travel at the speed of less than 1 mph
4. Rated lifting capacities are based on proper tire inflation, capacity (1.6km/h).
and condition. Damaged tires are hazardous to safe operation of 12. For creep operation, choose the drive mode and proper gear
crane. according to the road or working condition.
5. Tires shall be inflated to correct air pressure.
Tires Air Pressure
23.5-25 65 psi (450 kPa)
2,900
1,800
1,000
16,300
10,700
6,800
4,600
11

WARNING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION
S
FOR USING THE LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-C
)
1. When operating crane on outriggers: When a load is lifted in the front position and then swung
Set P.T.O. switch to "ON". to the side area, make sure the value of the LOAD
Press the outrigger mode select key to register for the MOMENT INDICATOR(AML-C) is below the 360o lifting
outrigger operation. Press the register key, then the outrigger capacity.
mode indicative s
y
mbol chan
g
es from flashin
g
to a solid li
g
ht (2) For creep operation.
Press the lift mode select key to select the lift status that The creep capacities are attainable only when boom is
corresponds to the actual boom configuration. in the straight forward position of chassis and the over
Each time the lift mode select key is pressed, the status changes. front position symbol is on. If boom is not in the straight
Press the register key to register the lift status, then the lift forward position of chassis , never lift load.
indicative symbol changes from flashing to a solid light. 3. A swing does not automatically stop even if the crane
when mounting and stowing jib, select the jib set status. becomes overloaded
.
(the jib state indicative symbol will be flashing.) 4. During crane operation, make sure that the displays on front
2. When operating crane on rubber: panel are in accordance with actual operating conditions.
Set P.T.O. switch to "ON". 5. The displayed values of LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR
Press the outrigger mode select key. The on-tire mode (AML-C) are based on freely suspended loads and make no
indicative symbol comes on. Each time the outrigger mode allowance for such factors as the effect of wind, sudden
select key is pressed the status changes. Select the creep stopping of loads, supporting surface conditions, inflation of
operation, the on-tire mode indicative symbol flicker. tire, operating speed, side loads, etc.
Press the lift mode select key to register the boom or single top For safe operation, it is recommended when extending and
lift. lowering boom or swinging, lifting loads shall be
However, pay attention to the following. appropriately reduced.
(1) For stationary operation. 6. LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR (AML-C) is intended as an aid
The front capacities are attainable only when the over front to the operator. Under no condition should it be relied upon
position symbol comes on. When the boom is more than to replace use of capacity charts and operating instruction.
2 degrees from centered over front of chassis, 360
oSole reliance upon LOAD MOMENT INDICATOR
(
AML-C
)
capacities are in effect. aids in place of good operating practice can cause an
accident. The operator must exercise caution to assure
safety.
GR-550XL Axle weight distribution chart
Base machine
Remove: 1. 6.2 ton (5.6 metric ton) hook ball -460 130 -150 -209 59
2. 55 ton (50 metric ton) hook block -2,160 980 -534 -980 446
3. Top jib -630 130 -227 -286 59
4. Base jib -2,510 1,130 -626 -1,139 513
5. Auxiliary lifting sheave -300 190 -50 -136 86
TADANO AMERICA CORPORATION
4242 West Greens Road
Houston, Texas, 77066 U.S.A.
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
http://www.tadanoamerica.com
Form No. TAC-GR-550XL-2-00201-04202012
-1,180
74,850
-330
17,460
Rear
38,500 36,350
FrontFront Kilograms GVW Rear
Pounds
GVW
33,950 16,490
-110
-1,380
-500
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