Zoomlion's crawler cranes, known as some of the world's leading super-tonnage lifting equipment, adopt multiple innovative technologies in structural design and transmission systems. The core slewing and travel drives are supplied by Qingdao Elite Hydraulic Co., Ltd., showcasing the company's comprehensive application capability in large-scale construction machinery.
The ZCC18000 crawler crane operates under extremely complex and demanding working conditions, which impose strict requirements on load capacity, transmission efficiency, and reliability. Elite Hydraulic's planetary gearboxes, featuring high torque density, precision gear machining, and advanced sealing protection, ensure smooth and efficient performance under heavy loads and continuous operation.
Elite Hydraulic offers a complete range of gearbox products:
Travel drives (HFT-T Series) - maximum output torque up to 800,000 Nm, with gear ratios from 67 to 739, suitable for crawler cranes, drilling rigs, and heavy-duty tracked equipment.
Slew drives (HFT-L Series) - torque capacity up to 110,000 Nm, gear ratios 18 to 270, providing smooth and reliable rotation for upper structures.
Winch drives (HFT-W Series) - maximum torque up to 200,000 Nm, gear ratios 16 to 293, meeting the dual demands of high precision and durability in main and auxiliary winch systems.
Free-fall winch drives (HFT-Z Series) - maximum single-rope pulling force 300 kN, with gear ratios up to 136, ideal for lifting operations requiring fast response and secure control.
A technical director from Elite Hydraulic commented:
"Our gearbox products have been widely applied in lifting machinery, mining equipment, port machinery, and agricultural machinery. The successful application on Zoomlion's 1,000-ton crawler crane once again proves the reliability and global competitiveness of Elite gearboxes under extreme working conditions."
Looking ahead, Qingdao Elite Hydraulic Co., Ltd. will continue to advance innovation in high-end equipment manufacturing, enhance product performance and system integration capabilities, and contribute to the sustainable development of the construction machinery industry - providing reliable power transmission solutions for customers worldwide.
