Sany STC500 vs XCMG QY50KA

The Sany STC500 is ahead on: bigger fuel tank. The XCMG QY50KA is ahead on: more power, more torque, narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Sany STC500 and the XCMG QY50KA drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Sany STC500
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At a glance

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

Figure	Sany STC500	XCMG QY50KA
Gross powerHigher is better	250 kW	276 kW+10%
Max torqueHigher is better	1,425 Nm	1,560 Nm+9%
Fuel tankHigher is better	350 L+9%	320 L
Overall widthLower is better	2.8 m	2.78 m+1%
Overall heightLower is better	3.8 m	3.63 m+4%
Overall length	13.9 m	13.93 m

All specifications

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Differences only(40)

FigureSany STC500 XCMG QY50KA

Dimensions

Overall length13.9 m13.93 m

Overall width2.8 m2.78 m

Overall height3.8 m3.63 m

Ground clearance (minimum)0.24 m0.28 m

Tail slewing radius3.95 m3.8 m

Outrigger span, longitudinal x transverse6.05 x 7.4 mNot published

Min turning radius12 mNot published

Min turning radius of boom tip14.8 mNot published

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 weight42,000 kg42,200 kgAxle loads 8.1 / 8.1 / 13 / 13 t

Axle load, axles 1 / 2 / 3 / 48 / 8 / 13 / 13 tNot published

Max outrigger reactionNot published490 kNAt max lifting capacity

Crane

Max lifting capacity50 tMin. rated radius 3 m50 t

Max lifting moment (basic boom)2,058 kN.mNot published

Main boom length (m, fully extended)44.5 m43.5 m

Main boom length retracted (m)11.55 m11.4 m

Main boom + jib length60.5 mNot published

Boom sections55Base boom + 4 telescopic sections

Max tip height45 m58.1 m

Counterweight4.8 tFixed, no movable unitNot published

JibF9.2 m and F16 m fixed jib, offsets 0 / 15 / 30 degOffsets from p.52-section, 9.5 m lattice + box, max. 16 m, offsets 0 / 15 / 30 deg

Boom elevation angle-2 to 80 degNot published

Main winch single-line speed (empty)135m/min; rope 18 mm x 215 m, max line pull 5 tNot published

Auxiliary winch single-line speed (empty)125m/min; rope 18 mm x 135 mNot published

Slewing speed0-2 rpm0-2 rpm

Boom full extension time90 s out / 100 s inNot published

Hook block weight550 kgMain hook, 60 t rated, 6 sheaves515 kg50 t hook, 12 lines

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

Boom extension timeNot publishedApprox. 90 s from 11.4 m to 43.5 m

Main winch single-line speedNot published130

Chassis

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

Engine modelDF Cummins ISLe340 30, Euro IIICNHTC D10.38-50, 6-cyl in-line EFI, China V

Gross power250 kW (335 hp)276 kW (370 hp)Rated power at 2,000 rpm

Max torque1,425 NmAt 1,100-1,400 rpm1,560 NmAt 1,100-1,600 rpm

Fuel tank350 L320 L

Transmission9-speed manual with synchronizer9-speed manual

Tyres315/80R22.5 radial12.00R24 x 12

Top speed85 km/h85 km/hTable value '1~85'

Gradeability (max)45%42%

Fuel consumption per 100 km40 L or lessNot published

Approach angle19 deg or moreNot published

Angle of departure14 deg or moreNot published

Sources: Sany STC500T5 product specification V1.9 (Sany Group Crane BU, Nov 2022), SANY Panama 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.

Sany STC500XCMG QY50KASame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Sany STC500 vs XCMG QY50KA: questions

Which has more power, the Sany STC500 or XCMG QY50KA?

The XCMG QY50KA: Sany STC500 250 kW (335 hp), XCMG QY50KA 276 kW (370 hp) (gross power), a 10% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Sany STC500 or XCMG QY50KA?

The Sany STC500: Sany STC500 350 L, XCMG QY50KA 320 L (fuel tank), a 9% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Sany STC500 or XCMG QY50KA?

The XCMG QY50KA: Sany STC500 2.8 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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