Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 vs Tadano GR-500EXL

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 is ahead on: more power, more torque, bigger fuel tank, faster, narrower to transport. The Tadano GR-500EXL is ahead on: lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 and the Tadano GR-500EXL 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	Tadano GR-500EXL
Gross powerHigher is better	350 kW+75%	200 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	2,230 Nm+184%	785 Nm
Fuel tankHigher is better	400 L+33%	300 L
Top speedHigher is better	75 km/h+56%	48 km/h
Overall widthLower is better	2.75 m+7%	2.96 m
Overall heightLower is better	3.95 m	3.865 m+2%
Overall length	13.503 m	13.39 m

All specifications

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FigureLiebherr LTM 1100-4.2 Tadano GR-500EXL

Dimensions

Overall height3.95 m3.865 m

Overall width2.75 m2.96 mApprox.

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 m13.39 mApprox., boom angle -1 deg

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

Outrigger width (max)Not published7 m

Turning radius, 4-wheel steerNot published6 m505/95 R25 tyres; 10.3 m in 2-wheel steer

Weight

Gross vehicle weight48,000 kg38,300 kg

Crane

Max lifting capacity100 tAt 3 m radius51 t

Main boom length (m, fully extended)60 m42 m

Main boom length retracted (m)11.5 m11.1 m

Boom sections71 base section + 6 telescopic sectionsNot published

Counterweight17.2 t5.3 tIntegral with slewing frame (5,300 kg)

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

Boom extension timeApprox. 400 s from 11.5 m to 60 m30.9 m in 150 s

Boom elevation timeApprox. 60 s to 82 degNot published

Hoist single-line speed115Not published

Slewing speed0-1.7 rpm2.1 rpm

Hook block weight1,240 kg100 t block, 7 sheaves, 14 linesNot published

Max tip heightNot published56 m

Max radiusNot published44.2 m

JibNot published2-stage 8.0 m / 12.7 m, offsets 5 / 25 / 45 deg

Boom elevation angleNot published-1 to 80.5 deg

Main winch line pull (1st layer)Not published56 kN

Winch line speedNot published106-150 m/min (layers 1-6)

Hydraulic tankNot published690 L

Chassis

Number of axles4, all axles steered; optional 8x8 drive2 (4x4x4, 4x2 selectable)

Engine modelLiebherr D846 A7, 6-cyl, stage 3 / Tier 3Mitsubishi 6M60-TLU3R, 6-cyl turbo, ECE-R96-02

Gross power350 kW (476 hp)At 1,900 min-1; rating basis not stated200 kW (267 hp)At 2,600 min-1

Max torque2,230 NmAt 1,100-1,500 min-1785 NmAt 1,400 min-1

Fuel tank400 L300 L

TransmissionZF 12-speed AS-TRONIC with intarderAutomatic, 6 forward / 2 reverse

Tyres14.00 R 25 (16.00 R 25 and 20.5 R 25 optional)505/95 R25

Top speed75 km/h48 km/h

Gradeability (max)54% with 14.00 R 25 tyresNot published

DisplacementNot published7.5 L

GradeabilityNot published65

Sources: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 technical data (Technische Daten / Technical Data), Sarens-hosted copy · Tadano GR-500EXL data sheet GR-500E-3-00502/EX-01 (metric, left-hand drive)

Drawn to scale

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

Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2Tadano GR-500EXLSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 vs Tadano GR-500EXL: questions

Which has more power, the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 or Tadano GR-500EXL?

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 350 kW (476 hp), Tadano GR-500EXL 200 kW (267 hp) (gross power), a 75% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 or Tadano GR-500EXL?

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 400 L, Tadano GR-500EXL 300 L (fuel tank), a 33% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 or Tadano GR-500EXL?

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 2.75 m, Tadano GR-500EXL 2.96 m (overall width), a 7% 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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