Cargo Crane
medium
General cargo cranes for loading/discharging operations.
Known Models (24)
Effer Marine / Fassi (Italy) Marine Knuckle-Boom Crane
3-25 t SWL
· Stores / Equipment
type: Knuckle-Boom Crane (Compact Marine)
size_range: ['Effer 305', 'Effer 525', 'Effer 955', 'Effer 1355']
power_range_kw: [10, 50]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric-Hydraulic
construction: High-tensile steel, compact knuckle boom
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic cylinder seal leak
- • Boom section wear
- • Slewing motor failure
- • Hydraulic hose deterioration
Service: Standard compact crane maintenance. Annual load test.
Spares: Effer/Fassi (Bologna/Bergamo, Italy). Lead time: 2-4 weeks.
HS Marine HS-MC 25 Marine Crane
SWL 25t at 20m
· Cargo / Equipment
swl_tonnes: 25
outreach_m: 20
drive: electro-hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • Boom cylinder drift
- • Slew motor overheating
- • Wire rope end fitting failure
Service: Check boom cylinder holding valves quarterly.
Spares: HS Marine: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
HS Marine HS-PC 5 Provision Crane
SWL 5t at 10m
· Cargo / Equipment
· provision
swl_tonnes: 5
outreach_m: 10
type: provision
Common Failures:
- • Wire drum corrosion
- • Pendant line chafe
- • Limit switch water ingress
Service: Cover crane when not in use; IP65 limit switches recommended.
Spares: HS Marine: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Heila Cranes / Cargotec (Italy/Finland) HLM/HLRM Series
5-40 t SWL
· Cargo / Offshore / Marine
type: Knuckle-Boom Crane (Marine Rated)
size_range: ['HLM 10', 'HLM 20', 'HLRM 15', 'HLRM 30', 'HLRM 40']
power_range_kw: [15, 100]
variant_count_approx: 5
period_start_year: 1980
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric-Hydraulic
construction: High-tensile steel, knuckle boom, compact marine design
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic cylinder seal leak
- • Boom bushing wear
- • Slewing ring lubrication failure
- • Control valve malfunction
Service: Standard marine crane maintenance. ATEX-rated models for tanker deck: additional Ex-inspection requirements.
Spares: Heila/Cargotec. Lead time: 3-6 weeks.
Huisman Equipment (Netherlands) Offshore / Heavy Lift Crane
250-20,000 t SWL
· Heavy Lift / Offshore Installation
type: Offshore Heavy-Lift Crane (Mast / Revolving)
size_range: ['Huisman 400t', 'Huisman 2000t', 'Huisman 5000t', 'Huisman 10000t', 'Huisman 20000t']
power_range_kw: [500, 5000]
variant_count_approx: 5
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric
construction: Ultra-heavy steel, specialized drum/winch systems
Common Failures:
- • Wire rope degradation from extreme loads
- • Slewing bearing failure
- • Main hoist drum bearing fatigue
- • Power supply system failures
Service: Highly specialized maintenance per Huisman engineering. Wire inspection after every heavy lift. Annual structural NDT.
Spares: Huisman (Schiedam, Netherlands). Bespoke parts: 8-20 weeks. Service contract mandatory.
Liebherr Maritime CBB 4400
SWL 40t at 30m
· Cargo / Equipment
· knuckle_boom
swl_tonnes: 40
outreach_m: 30
hoisting_speed_m_min: 60
slewing_speed_rpm: 1.0
type: knuckle_boom
Common Failures:
- • Slew bearing wear
- • Hydraulic cylinder drift
- • Boom pin bush wear
- • Electrical cable reel failure
Service: Grease slew bearing daily; inspect boom pins at 4000 hours.
Spares: Liebherr Maritime: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Liebherr Maritime CBB 3800
SWL 36t at 28m
· Cargo / Equipment
swl_tonnes: 36
outreach_m: 28
hoisting_speed_m_min: 55
slewing_speed_rpm: 1.0
Common Failures:
- • Slew ring bolt loosening
- • Hose burst at boom cylinder
- • Control joystick drift
Service: Torque slew ring bolts semi-annually; inspect hoses quarterly.
Spares: Liebherr Maritime: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Liebherr Maritime CBB 3400
SWL 35t at 26m
· Cargo / Equipment
swl_tonnes: 35
outreach_m: 26
hoisting_speed_m_min: 50
slewing_speed_rpm: 1.0
Common Failures:
- • Boom cylinder seal leak
- • Wire rope fatigue at equalizer
- • Slew motor failure
Service: Replace wire at manufacturer-recommended intervals; monitor slew motor pressure.
Spares: Liebherr Maritime: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Liebherr Maritime CBB 2200
SWL 25t at 22m
· Cargo / Equipment
swl_tonnes: 25
outreach_m: 22
hoisting_speed_m_min: 45
slewing_speed_rpm: 1.2
Common Failures:
- • Slew bearing corrosion
- • Hoisting brake adjustment
- • Boom rest damage
Service: Protect slew bearing from sea water; adjust hoisting brake quarterly.
Spares: Liebherr Maritime: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Liebherr Maritime CBB 1500
SWL 15t at 18m
· Cargo / Equipment
swl_tonnes: 15
outreach_m: 18
hoisting_speed_m_min: 40
slewing_speed_rpm: 1.5
Common Failures:
- • Wire drum spooling issues
- • Hydraulic oil overheating
- • Pendant line wear
Service: Install oil cooler if operating in tropical waters.
Spares: Liebherr Maritime: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Liebherr Maritime FCC 230-12
SWL 230t at 12m
· Cargo / Equipment
· fixed_boom
swl_tonnes: 230
outreach_m: 12
hoisting_speed_m_min: 5
type: fixed_boom
Common Failures:
- • Foundation stress cracking
- • Main hoist brake slip
- • Boom luffing cylinder leak
Service: NDT foundation at every dry-dock; test main hoist brake monthly.
Spares: Liebherr Maritime: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Liebherr Maritime LHM 420 Maritime
SWL 124t
· Cargo / Equipment
· mobile_harbour
swl_tonnes: 124
outreach_m: 48
hoisting_speed_m_min: 80
type: mobile_harbour
Common Failures:
- • Slew ring cracking
- • Counterweight bolts loosening
- • Hydraulic pump wear
Service: NDT slew ring annually; torque counterweight bolts monthly.
Spares: Liebherr Maritime: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
Liebherr Maritime Cranes (Germany) CBB/CBW Series
25-150 t SWL
· Cargo / Containers / Project Cargo
type: Knuckle-Boom Ship Crane (Hydraulic)
size_range: ['CBB 2400', 'CBB 3400', 'CBB 4500', 'CBW 4500', 'CBW 6000']
power_range_kw: [75, 250]
variant_count_approx: 5
period_start_year: 2000
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric-Hydraulic
construction: High-tensile steel, knuckle boom, slewing ring, hydraulic cylinders
Common Failures:
- • Slewing ring bearing wear after 15,000-20,000 operating hours
- • Hydraulic cylinder seal leak from age/vibration
- • Boom pin bushing wear causing excessive play
- • Hydraulic hose deterioration from UV exposure
- • SLI (Safe Load Indicator) calibration drift
Service: Slewing ring grease supply check daily. Hydraulic oil analysis every 6 months. Wire rope inspection per manufacturer schedule. SLI calibration annually. Load test every 5 years per LOLER/IACS. Complete crane overhaul every 15-20 years.
Spares: Liebherr Maritime (Rostock, Germany). Global service network. Lead time: 2-6 weeks for standard parts. Slewing ring: 12-16 weeks. Hydraulic cylinders: 6-10 weeks.
Liebherr Maritime Cranes (Germany) LHM Mobile Harbour Crane (Ship-Mounted)
50-300 t SWL
· Bulk / Container / Heavy Lift
type: Ship-Mounted Harbour Crane
size_range: ['LHM 280', 'LHM 420', 'LHM 550', 'LHM 800']
power_range_kw: [200, 600]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 2005
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Diesel-Hydraulic / Electric-Hydraulic
construction: Lattice boom or telescope boom, slewing ring, mobile base
Common Failures:
- • Slewing ring bearing failure from heavy cycling
- • Diesel engine maintenance issues
- • Telescope boom cylinder seal wear
- • Wire rope drum wear
Service: Diesel engine maintenance per engine OEM. Slewing bearing lubrication daily. Wire rope inspection per schedule. Load test per LOLER.
Spares: Liebherr global network. Lead time: 4-8 weeks standard.
MacGregor GL-350 Electro-Hydraulic Crane
SWL 35t at 28m
· Cargo / Equipment
· Electro-Hydraulic
swl_tonnes: 35
outreach_m: 28
hoisting_speed_m_min: 50
drive: electro-hydraulic
Common Failures:
- • HPU overheating
- • Boom cylinder rod scoring
- • Slew gear tooth wear
Service: Monitor HPU oil temperature; inspect slew gear teeth annually.
Spares: MacGregor: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
✔ Pros
- • High lifting capacity for its size
- • Reliable electro-hydraulic drive system
- • Suitable for a variety of cargo handling tasks
⚠ Cons
- • Potential for HPU overheating if not properly maintained
- • Boom cylinder rod scoring can occur with heavy use
- • Slew gear tooth wear requires regular inspection
Typical Vessels:
ContainerGeneral CargoBulk Carrier
Certifications:
DNVABS
Decision Guide: Choose if you need a reliable, high-capacity cargo crane for general cargo or container vessels. Avoid if you prioritize extremely low maintenance costs or have limited space for crane installation.
Use Cases: Typically deployed on cargo ships for loading and unloading operations in ports and during cargo transfers at sea.
MacGregor GL-150-3 Cargo Crane
SWL 15t at 20m
· Cargo / Equipment
swl_tonnes: 15
outreach_m: 20
hoisting_speed_m_min: 40
Common Failures:
- • Wire rope birdcaging
- • Hydraulic valve block leak
- • Limit switch failure
Service: Test all limit switches monthly; inspect wire for birdcaging.
Spares: MacGregor: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
MacGregor GL-250 Cargo Crane
SWL 25t at 24m
· Cargo / Equipment
swl_tonnes: 25
outreach_m: 24
hoisting_speed_m_min: 45
Common Failures:
- • Slew bearing play
- • Hoist brake wear
- • Boom pin bushing failure
Service: Measure slew bearing play annually; replace boom pin bushings at 8000 hours.
Spares: MacGregor: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
MacGregor Triplex Crane 3x15t
SWL 15t (hook), 12t (grab)
· Cargo / Equipment
swl_tonnes_hook: 15
swl_tonnes_grab: 12
outreach_m: 22
modes: ['hook', 'grab', 'magnet']
Common Failures:
- • Mode selector valve failure
- • Grab closing cylinder leak
- • Pendant rope fatigue
Service: Check mode selector valve operation daily; inspect grab cylinders weekly.
Spares: MacGregor: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
MacGregor 250t Knuckle Boom Crane
SWL 250t
· Cargo / Equipment
· knuckle_boom
swl_tonnes: 250
outreach_m: 18
hoisting_speed_m_min: 3
type: knuckle_boom
Common Failures:
- • Knuckle joint pin wear
- • Main hoist wire fatigue
- • Hydraulic system overheating
Service: NDT knuckle pins at every dry-dock; heavy lift wire inspection after each lift.
Spares: MacGregor: Drahtseil-Ersatz per Herstellerplan. SLI-Kalibrierung per zugelassenem Service. Lead time: 3-8 Wochen.
MacGregor / Cargotec (Finland) GL/CL Crane Series
10-100 t SWL
· Cargo / Containers
type: Knuckle-Boom / Straight-Boom Ship Crane (Electric-Hydraulic)
size_range: ['GL 60', 'GL 120', 'GL 200', 'CL 200', 'CL 350']
power_range_kw: [50, 200]
variant_count_approx: 5
period_start_year: 1970
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric-Hydraulic
construction: High-tensile steel, hydraulic cylinders, slewing ring
Common Failures:
- • Slewing ring bearing wear from heavy use
- • Hydraulic cylinder seal deterioration
- • Boom pin bushing wear
- • Wire rope drum groove wear
- • Electrical slip-ring wear on older models
Service: Slewing ring lubrication daily. Hydraulic oil analysis every 6 months. Wire rope inspection per schedule. Load test every 5 years. Complete overhaul every 15-20 years.
Spares: MacGregor/Cargotec global network. Lead time: 3-8 weeks.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) MHI Deck Crane
10-80 t SWL
· Cargo / Containers
type: Knuckle-Boom / Straight-Boom Deck Crane
size_range: ['MHI-DC-10', 'MHI-DC-25', 'MHI-DC-40', 'MHI-DC-80']
power_range_kw: [30, 150]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 1970
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric-Hydraulic
construction: Steel, hydraulic cylinders, slewing ring
Common Failures:
- • Slewing ring bearing wear
- • Hydraulic cylinder seal deterioration
- • Wire rope drum wear
- • SLI calibration drift
Service: Standard ship crane maintenance per MHI manual.
Spares: MHI Japan. Lead time: 3-6 weeks Asia.
NMF (Neuenfelder Maschinenfabrik) / Liebherr (Germany) NMF Heavy Lift Crane
100-800 t SWL
· Heavy Lift / Project Cargo
type: Heavy-Lift Ship Crane (Mast Crane / A-Frame)
size_range: ['NMF 250', 'NMF 350', 'NMF 500', 'NMF 700', 'NMF 800']
power_range_kw: [200, 800]
variant_count_approx: 5
period_start_year: 1985
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric-Hydraulic
construction: Heavy steel mast construction, multiple wire ropes, specialized slewing
Common Failures:
- • Wire rope degradation from heavy lift cycles
- • Slewing bearing failure from extreme loads
- • Hydraulic system overheating from long continuous lifts
- • Foundation bolt fatigue from dynamic loads
Service: Wire rope inspection per every lift above 80% SWL. Slewing bearing inspection annually. Complete structural NDT at 5-year survey. Load test per IACS/flag state.
Spares: NMF/Liebherr. Heavy-lift crane parts: 8-16 weeks. Wire ropes: 4-8 weeks. Specialized — limited suppliers.
PALFINGER Marine (Austria/Norway) PK Series Marine Crane
5-50 t SWL
· Stores / Equipment / Personnel Transfer
type: Knuckle-Boom Deck Crane (Hydraulic)
size_range: ['PK 10000', 'PK 23500', 'PK 33002', 'PK 50002', 'PK 65002']
power_range_kw: [15, 100]
variant_count_approx: 5
period_start_year: 1990
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric-Hydraulic
construction: High-tensile steel, knuckle boom, compact base
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic cylinder seal leak from age
- • Boom section bushing wear causing excessive play
- • Slewing ring lubrication failure
- • Hydraulic hose deterioration from UV/weather
- • Remote control battery/communication failure
Service: Hydraulic oil check daily. Boom extension/retraction check weekly. Slewing ring grease monthly. Load test per LOLER. Annual inspection by authorized service engineer.
Spares: PALFINGER Marine (Bergen, Norway / Salzburg, Austria). Good global network. Lead time: 2-4 weeks.
ZPMC (China) Marine Deck Crane
10-100 t SWL
· Cargo / Containers
type: Ship Crane (Various Types)
size_range: ['ZPMC-DC-10', 'ZPMC-DC-25', 'ZPMC-DC-50', 'ZPMC-DC-100']
power_range_kw: [30, 200]
variant_count_approx: 4
period_start_year: 2005
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Electric-Hydraulic
construction: Steel, knuckle/straight boom
Common Failures:
- • Hydraulic system reliability varies
- • Slewing ring quality inconsistency
- • SLI calibration issues
- • Control system component failures
Service: Kürzere Inspektions-Intervalle empfohlen als bei europäischen OEMs.
Spares: ZPMC (Shanghai, China). Very competitive pricing. Lead time: 2-4 weeks China.