Sany STC500 vs Tadano GR-500EXL

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

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Sany STC500 and the Tadano GR-500EXL 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	Tadano GR-500EXL
Gross powerHigher is better	250 kW+25%	200 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	1,425 Nm+82%	785 Nm
Fuel tankHigher is better	350 L+17%	300 L
Top speedHigher is better	85 km/h+77%	48 km/h
Overall widthLower is better	2.8 m+5%	2.96 m
Overall heightLower is better	3.8 m+2%	3.865 m
Overall length	13.9 m	13.39 m

All specifications

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Differences only(46)

FigureSany STC500 Tadano GR-500EXL

Dimensions

Overall length13.9 m13.39 mApprox., boom angle -1 deg

Overall width2.8 m2.96 mApprox.

Overall height3.8 m3.865 m

Ground clearance (minimum)0.24 mNot published

Tail slewing radius3.95 mNot published

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

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 weight42,000 kg38,300 kg

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

Crane

Max lifting capacity50 tMin. rated radius 3 m51 t

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

Main boom length (m, fully extended)44.5 m42 m

Main boom length retracted (m)11.55 m11.1 m

Main boom + jib length60.5 mNot published

Boom sections5Not published

Max tip height45 m56 m

Counterweight4.8 tFixed, no movable unit5.3 tIntegral with slewing frame (5,300 kg)

JibF9.2 m and F16 m fixed jib, offsets 0 / 15 / 30 degOffsets from p.52-stage 8.0 m / 12.7 m, offsets 5 / 25 / 45 deg

Boom elevation angle-2 to 80 deg-1 to 80.5 deg

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 rpm2.1 rpm

Boom full extension time90 s out / 100 s inNot published

Hook block weight550 kgMain hook, 60 t rated, 6 sheavesNot published

Max radiusNot published44.2 m

Boom extension timeNot published30.9 m in 150 s

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 (wheel formula 8x4; axles 1-2 steered, 3-4 driven)2 (4x4x4, 4x2 selectable)

Engine modelDF Cummins ISLe340 30, Euro IIIMitsubishi 6M60-TLU3R, 6-cyl turbo, ECE-R96-02

Gross power250 kW (335 hp)200 kW (267 hp)At 2,600 min-1

Max torque1,425 NmAt 1,100-1,400 rpm785 NmAt 1,400 min-1

Fuel tank350 L300 L

Transmission9-speed manual with synchronizerAutomatic, 6 forward / 2 reverse

Tyres315/80R22.5 radial505/95 R25

Top speed85 km/h48 km/h

Gradeability (max)45%Not published

Fuel consumption per 100 km40 L or lessNot published

Approach angle19 deg or moreNot published

Angle of departure14 deg or moreNot published

DisplacementNot published7.5 L

GradeabilityNot published65

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

Sany STC500Tadano GR-500EXLSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Sany STC500 vs Tadano GR-500EXL: questions

Which has more power, the Sany STC500 or Tadano GR-500EXL?

The Sany STC500: Sany STC500 250 kW (335 hp), Tadano GR-500EXL 200 kW (267 hp) (gross power), a 25% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Sany STC500 or Tadano GR-500EXL?

The Sany STC500: Sany STC500 350 L, Tadano GR-500EXL 300 L (fuel tank), a 17% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Sany STC500 or Tadano GR-500EXL?

The Sany STC500: Sany STC500 2.8 m, Tadano GR-500EXL 2.96 m (overall width), a 5% 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?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.