Lifting equipment manufacturer Tadano has launched the CC 78.1250-1, a 1,250-tonne capacity lattice boom crawler crane.
The CC 78.1250-1, which builds on the preceding CC 68.1250-1 model, can achieve a maximum hook height of 224.5 m when equipped with a 15-m fixed jib. In this configuration, the crawler crane can lift 140 tonnes.
“Customer feedback played a crucial role in its design, ensuring that this crane delivers not only superior lifting capacity but also transport-optimised components and efficient assembly sequences,” said Andreas Hofmann, executive vice president of research and development at Tadano.
The width of the CC 78.1250-1’s base crane is 3.5 m, whilst two available crawler shoe widths of 2 m and 4 m allow for varying ground pressure conditions. The crane has a dual-engine setup with an optimised hydraulic system, allowing for single-engine use at reduced speeds.
In terms of usability, it has flexible user-friendly interfaces and an optional controller area network bus (CAN BUS) system. The crawler’s optional auxiliary power unit allows for cab systems, HVAC, and lighting to operate using a compact 17 kW diesel engine, reducing fuel consumption and emissions during standby operation.
Tadano has emphasised safety in the design of the CC 78.1250-1 as it is equipped with the company’s fall protection system, while protective access to both the superstructure and undercarriage are made possible by handrails, catwalks, and access ladders. Along with an expanded field of view in the cab, the crane is equipped with numerous cameras and mirrors to help the operator see blind spots.
An optional pedestal crane kit can replace the crawlers on the undercarriage of the crane when working on projects with uneven terrain. Precise levelling at different outrigger bases are 12 m x 12 m, 14 m x 14 m, and 16 m x 16 m. Both safety and time are enhanced with the IC-1 control system, providing operators real-time ground pressure on rigging aids when erecting long boom systems.
With accessible lifting points on components, the CC 78.1250-1 has been designed for ease of transport and efficiency.
The crane’s twin Mercedez-Benz engines are compatible with HVO fuel, meanwhile its IC-1 remote telematics solution facilitates real-time diagnostics and remote troubleshooting.
In January 2025, Jack Fendrick was appointed chief operating officer for Tadano America’s crane business.
