Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 vs Sany STC500

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 is ahead on: more power, more torque, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport. The Sany STC500 is ahead on: faster, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 and the Sany STC500 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2	Sany STC500
Gross powerHigher is better	350 kW+40%	250 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	2,230 Nm+56%	1,425 Nm
Fuel tankHigher is better	400 L+14%	350 L
Top speedHigher is better	75 km/h	85 km/h+13%
Overall widthLower is better	2.75 m+2%	2.8 m
Overall heightLower is better	3.95 m	3.8 m+4%
Overall length	13.503 m	13.9 m

All specifications

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Differences only(44)

FigureLiebherr LTM 1100-4.2 Sany STC500

Dimensions

Overall height3.95 m3.8 m

Overall width2.75 m2.8 m

Height to top of superstructure3.667 mNot published

Height to underside of counterweight1.89 m14.00 R 25 tyres; 1.94 m with larger tyresNot published

Overall length13.503 m13.9 m

Outrigger base8.5105 m longitudinal x 7.0 m transverse (full extension)Not published

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.24 m

Tail slewing radiusNot published3.95 m

Outrigger span, longitudinal x transverseNot published6.05 x 7.4 m

Min turning radiusNot published12 m

Min turning radius of boom tipNot published14.8 m

Weight

Gross vehicle weight48,000 kg42,000 kg

Axle load, axles 1 / 2 / 3 / 4Not published8 / 8 / 13 / 13 t

Crane

Max lifting capacity100 tAt 3 m radius50 tMin. rated radius 3 m

Main boom length (m, fully extended)60 m44.5 m

Main boom length retracted (m)11.5 m11.55 m

Boom sections71 base section + 6 telescopic sections5

Counterweight17.2 t4.8 tFixed, no movable unit

Swing-away jib10.8-19 m, 0 / 20 / 40 degNot published

Boom extension timeApprox. 400 s from 11.5 m to 60 mNot published

Boom elevation timeApprox. 60 s to 82 degNot published

Hoist single-line speed115Not published

Slewing speed0-1.7 rpm0-2 rpm

Hook block weight1,240 kg100 t block, 7 sheaves, 14 lines550 kgMain hook, 60 t rated, 6 sheaves

Max lifting moment (basic boom)Not published2,058 kN.m

Main boom + jib lengthNot published60.5 m

Max tip heightNot published45 m

JibNot publishedF9.2 m and F16 m fixed jib, offsets 0 / 15 / 30 degOffsets from p.5

Boom elevation angleNot published-2 to 80 deg

Main winch single-line speed (empty)Not published135m/min; rope 18 mm x 215 m, max line pull 5 t

Auxiliary winch single-line speed (empty)Not published125m/min; rope 18 mm x 135 m

Boom full extension timeNot published90 s out / 100 s in

Chassis

Number of axles4, all axles steered; optional 8x8 drive4 (wheel formula 8x4; axles 1-2 steered, 3-4 driven)

Engine modelLiebherr D846 A7, 6-cyl, stage 3 / Tier 3DF Cummins ISLe340 30, Euro III

Gross power350 kW (476 hp)At 1,900 min-1; rating basis not stated250 kW (335 hp)

Max torque2,230 NmAt 1,100-1,500 min-11,425 NmAt 1,100-1,400 rpm

Fuel tank400 L350 L

TransmissionZF 12-speed AS-TRONIC with intarder9-speed manual with synchronizer

Tyres14.00 R 25 (16.00 R 25 and 20.5 R 25 optional)315/80R22.5 radial

Top speed75 km/h85 km/h

Gradeability (max)54% with 14.00 R 25 tyres45%

Fuel consumption per 100 kmNot published40 L or less

Approach angleNot published19 deg or more

Angle of departureNot published14 deg or more

Sources: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 technical data (Technische Daten / Technical Data), Sarens-hosted copy · Sany STC500T5 product specification V1.9 (Sany Group Crane BU, Nov 2022), SANY Panama copy

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2Sany STC500Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 vs Sany STC500: questions

Which has more power, the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 or Sany STC500?

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 350 kW (476 hp), Sany STC500 250 kW (335 hp) (gross power), a 40% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 or Sany STC500?

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 400 L, Sany STC500 350 L (fuel tank), a 14% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 or Sany STC500?

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 2.75 m, Sany STC500 2.8 m (overall width), a 2% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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