Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 vs XCMG QY50KA

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 is ahead on: more power, more torque, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport. The XCMG QY50KA 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 XCMG QY50KA drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

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

Figure	Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2	XCMG QY50KA
Gross powerHigher is better	350 kW+27%	276 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	2,230 Nm+43%	1,560 Nm
Fuel tankHigher is better	400 L+25%	320 L
Top speedHigher is better	75 km/h	85 km/h+13%
Overall widthLower is better	2.75 m+1%	2.78 m
Overall heightLower is better	3.95 m	3.63 m+8%
Overall length	13.503 m	13.93 m

All specifications

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Differences only(37)

FigureLiebherr LTM 1100-4.2 XCMG QY50KA

Dimensions

Overall height3.95 m3.63 m

Overall width2.75 m2.78 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 m13.93 m

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

Ground clearance (minimum)Not published0.28 m

Tail slewing radiusNot published3.8 m

Axle spacing, axles 1-2 / 2-3 / 3-4Not published1.47 / 4.3 / 1.35 m

Outrigger span, transverse (max)Not published7.1 mDimension at right of the plan view

Outrigger float diameterNot published0.45 m

Weight

Gross vehicle weight48,000 kg42,200 kgAxle loads 8.1 / 8.1 / 13 / 13 t

Max outrigger reactionNot published490 kNAt max lifting capacity

Crane

Max lifting capacity100 tAt 3 m radius50 t

Main boom length (m, fully extended)60 m43.5 m

Main boom length retracted (m)11.5 m11.4 m

Boom sections71 base section + 6 telescopic sections5Base boom + 4 telescopic sections

Counterweight17.2 tNot published

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

Boom extension timeApprox. 400 s from 11.5 m to 60 mApprox. 90 s from 11.4 m to 43.5 m

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 lines515 kg50 t hook, 12 lines

Max tip heightNot published58.1 m

JibNot published2-section, 9.5 m lattice + box, max. 16 m, offsets 0 / 15 / 30 deg

Boom elevationNot published-2 to 80 deg, approx. 40 s

Main winch single-line speedNot published130

Chassis

Number of axles4, all axles steered; optional 8x8 drive4 (8x4)

Engine modelLiebherr D846 A7, 6-cyl, stage 3 / Tier 3CNHTC D10.38-50, 6-cyl in-line EFI, China V

Gross power350 kW (476 hp)At 1,900 min-1; rating basis not stated276 kW (370 hp)Rated power at 2,000 rpm

Max torque2,230 NmAt 1,100-1,500 min-11,560 NmAt 1,100-1,600 rpm

Fuel tank400 L320 L

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

Tyres14.00 R 25 (16.00 R 25 and 20.5 R 25 optional)12.00R24 x 12

Top speed75 km/h85 km/hTable value '1~85'

Gradeability (max)54% with 14.00 R 25 tyres42%

Sources: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 technical data (Technische Daten / Technical Data), Sarens-hosted copy · XCMG QY50KA truck crane brochure (Chinese/English), Machine.Market copy

Drawn to scale

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

Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2XCMG QY50KASame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 vs XCMG QY50KA: questions

Which has more power, the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 or XCMG QY50KA?

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 350 kW (476 hp), XCMG QY50KA 276 kW (370 hp) (gross power), a 27% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 or XCMG QY50KA?

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 400 L, XCMG QY50KA 320 L (fuel tank), a 25% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 or XCMG QY50KA?

The Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2: Liebherr LTM 1100-4.2 2.75 m, XCMG QY50KA 2.78 m (overall width), a 1% 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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