Mini tracked cranes fall under the category of mobile cranes. Designed with a crawler chassis, this lightweight lifting equipment offers a rated lifting capacity of 1–10 tons.No fixed foundation installation is required; independent movement and on-site relocation are fully supported.The unit integrates the high stability of a crawler structure with the outstanding flexibility of a compact body.Ideal for medium and small lifting tasks in confined spaces and complex terrains, it ranks among the fastest-growing categories in the mobile crane industry. As a professional mobile crane manufacturer, YG has been deeply involved in the research and development of Mini tracked cranes for many years, creating a full range of products covering multiple tonnages and scenarios to precisely match the lifting needs of different customers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
YG Mobile Crane Technical Parameter
| Model | YG-3 | YG-5 | YG-8 | |
| Specification | 3t | 5t | 8t | |
| Maximum working radius | 8.83m×0.15t | 14m×0.5t | 16.5m | |
| Maximum above-ground head | 9.9m×0.7t | 16.8m | 18m | |
| Winch device | Hook Speed | 0-8m/min(4 rope) | 12m/min(4 rope) | 12m/min(4 rope) |
| Rope diameter | φ8mm×45m | Φ11mm×80m | Φ11mm×80m | |
| Telescopic system | Boom Type | 5-section boom, pentagonal structure | 5-section boom, pentagonal structure | 5-section boom, pentagonal structure |
| Boom Length/Time | 3.1m-9.2m/20sec | 12.3m/54sec | 12.3m/54sec | |
| Up and down | Boom Angle/Time | 0°~78°/13sec | 0°~78°/13sec | 0°~78°/13sec |
| Slew system | Slew Angle/Speed | 0-360°continuous/60sec | 0-360°continuous/38sec | 0-360°continuous/38sec |
| Traction system | Walking Way | Hydraulic motor drives | Hydraulic motor drives | Hydraulic motor drives |
| Walking Speed | 0~2.5km/h | 0~2.5km/h | 0~2.5km/h | |
| Grade Ability | (25°)36% | (25°)36% | (25°)36% | |
| Operating system | Operation type (Boom/outrigger) | Manual operation, manual walking(remote control option) | Manual operation, manual walking(remote control option) | Manual operation, manual walking(remote control option) |
| Operating characteristics | Manual operation, remote control | Manual operation, remote control | Manual operation, remote control | |
| Transport parameters | L*W*H(mm) | 2950*980*1560 | 5000*1500*1900 | 5000*1600*2180 |
| Total weight(kg) | 2700 | 6200 | ||
Working Principle of Mini Tracked Crane
A small tracked crane is based on a fully hydraulic transmission system and torque balance principle. The entire machine consists of six major modules: a power system, a hydraulic system, a traveling mechanism, a slewing mechanism, a boom system, and an outrigger system.
During operation, a diesel or electric engine drives a hydraulic pump, converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy. The hydraulic oil flow is precisely controlled by a multi-way valve, driving hydraulic cylinders to complete boom extension and retraction, luffing, and outrigger deployment. The hydraulic motor drives a hydraulic motor to achieve 360° full rotation, track travel, and lifting of heavy objects. The tracked chassis distributes the weight of the entire machine through a large ground contact area, with a ground pressure of only 0.05-0.08 MPa, ensuring stability on soft and muddy ground. Independent hydraulic outriggers further expand the support span, and combined with boom angle adjustment and counterweight balance, ensure stable torque during lifting, achieving efficient operation with a small body and large lifting capacity.
Core Advantages of Mini Tracked Cranes
1. Excellent Terrain Adaptability and Reliability
Unlike wheeled cranes, mini tracked cranes have a large track contact area, allowing them to travel and operate stably in mud, sand, paddy fields, and slopes. They can move with loads without outriggers, offering stability far exceeding that of similar compact cranes, perfectly solving the problem of traditional equipment being unable to operate in complex terrain.
2. Compact Design and Maximized Space Adaptability
YG’s mini spider crane is only 0.6-0.8 meters wide, allowing it to access areas inaccessible to large cranes, such as elevators, basements, narrow alleys, and high-rise rooftops. The standard model’s dimensions are controlled within 5×1.5×2 meters, facilitating transportation and making it suitable for urban old districts, factory workshops, and landscaped areas.
3. Easy to operate and highly safe
Standard configuration includes both wireless remote control and manual operation modes to mitigate risks; equipped with intelligent safety systems such as torque limiter, overload protection, emergency stop, and outrigger balance monitoring, providing real-time warnings of potential hazards; 1-2 people can complete all operations, making it more than 15 times more efficient than manual hoisting.
4. Multifunctional and cost-effective
Beyond its core hoisting capability, it can be fitted with vacuum suction cups, work baskets, clamps and other accessories. This enables versatile operations including glass installation, aerial work, tree transplanting and pipeline hoisting. Meanwhile, as a professional mobile crane manufacturer, YG optimizes equipment design to lower fuel consumption and maintenance costs. Consequently, its mini crawler cranes deliver far better cost performance than single‑function alternatives.
5. Flexible relocation and simple maintenance
Mini tracked cranes are capable of independent short-distance relocation. Meanwhile, long-distance transportation only needs a flatbed truck. Furthermore, thanks to the modular structure design and standardized core components, daily maintenance merely involves regular lubrication, hydraulic oil and filter replacement, as well as easy renewal of wearing parts, thereby greatly cutting down long-term operating costs.
Crane Selection Recommendations
- For small-scale operations in confined spaces, choose a small spider crane—compact, flexible, and economical;
- For medium-sized lifting operations in complex terrain, choose a standard small crawler crane—highly stable and highly mobile;
- For general urban operations, choose a compact crawler crane—easy to relocate and economical;
- For large and complex operation scenarios, we recommend a large mini spider crane—efficient, stable, and adaptable to various challenging needs.
Choosing a YG Manufacturer
When selecting a mobile crane, prioritize the manufacturer’s qualifications, after-sales service, and product reputation. Select the appropriate model based on your specific work scenario, material weight, and site conditions to provide reliable support for construction and equipment handling, achieving the best balance between cost and efficiency. We recommend the YG brand; contact us today for the latest product information and a detailed quote.
