Tadano GR-500EXL vs XCMG QY50KA

The XCMG QY50KA 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 Tadano GR-500EXL 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	Tadano GR-500EXL	XCMG QY50KA
Gross powerHigher is better	200 kW	276 kW+38%
Max torqueHigher is better	785 Nm	1,560 Nm+99%
Fuel tankHigher is better	300 L	320 L+7%
Top speedHigher is better	48 km/h	85 km/h+77%
Overall widthLower is better	2.96 m	2.78 m+6%
Overall heightLower is better	3.865 m	3.63 m+6%
Overall length	13.39 m	13.93 m

All specifications

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Differences only(40)

FigureTadano GR-500EXL XCMG QY50KA

Dimensions

Overall length13.39 mApprox., boom angle -1 deg13.93 m

Overall width2.96 mApprox.2.78 m

Overall height3.865 m3.63 m

Outrigger width (max)7 mNot published

Turning radius, 4-wheel steer6 m505/95 R25 tyres; 10.3 m in 2-wheel steerNot 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 weight38,300 kg42,200 kgAxle loads 8.1 / 8.1 / 13 / 13 t

Max outrigger reactionNot published490 kNAt max lifting capacity

Crane

Max lifting capacity51 t50 t

Main boom length (m, fully extended)42 m43.5 m

Main boom length retracted (m)11.1 m11.4 m

Max tip height56 m58.1 m

Max radius44.2 mNot published

Counterweight5.3 tIntegral with slewing frame (5,300 kg)Not published

Jib2-stage 8.0 m / 12.7 m, offsets 5 / 25 / 45 deg2-section, 9.5 m lattice + box, max. 16 m, offsets 0 / 15 / 30 deg

Boom elevation angle-1 to 80.5 degNot published

Boom extension time30.9 m in 150 sApprox. 90 s from 11.4 m to 43.5 m

Main winch line pull (1st layer)56 kNNot published

Winch line speed106-150 m/min (layers 1-6)Not published

Slewing speed2.1 rpm0-2 rpm

Hydraulic tank690 LNot published

Boom sectionsNot published5Base boom + 4 telescopic sections

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

Main winch single-line speedNot published130

Hook block weightNot published515 kg50 t hook, 12 lines

Chassis

Number of axles2 (4x4x4, 4x2 selectable)4 (8x4)

Engine modelMitsubishi 6M60-TLU3R, 6-cyl turbo, ECE-R96-02CNHTC D10.38-50, 6-cyl in-line EFI, China V

Displacement7.5 LNot published

Gross power200 kW (267 hp)At 2,600 min-1276 kW (370 hp)Rated power at 2,000 rpm

Max torque785 NmAt 1,400 min-11,560 NmAt 1,100-1,600 rpm

Fuel tank300 L320 L

TransmissionAutomatic, 6 forward / 2 reverse9-speed manual

Top speed48 km/h85 km/hTable value '1~85'

Gradeability65Not published

Tyres505/95 R2512.00R24 x 12

Gradeability (max)Not published42%

Sources: Tadano GR-500EXL data sheet GR-500E-3-00502/EX-01 (metric, left-hand drive) · 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.

Tadano GR-500EXLXCMG QY50KASame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Tadano GR-500EXL vs XCMG QY50KA: questions

Which has more power, the Tadano GR-500EXL or XCMG QY50KA?

The XCMG QY50KA: Tadano GR-500EXL 200 kW (267 hp), XCMG QY50KA 276 kW (370 hp) (gross power), a 38% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Tadano GR-500EXL or XCMG QY50KA?

The XCMG QY50KA: Tadano GR-500EXL 300 L, XCMG QY50KA 320 L (fuel tank), a 7% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Tadano GR-500EXL or XCMG QY50KA?

The XCMG QY50KA: Tadano GR-500EXL 2.96 m, XCMG QY50KA 2.78 m (overall width), a 6% 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.