50 Ton50 Ton Crane for Rent in Abu Dhabi
A 50 tonne mobile crane with 42 metres of boom and 48 metres of hook height, carried on 12 tonnes of counterweight and a 7.2 metre outrigger span. It goes out on steel erection, precast setting and equipment installation across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. Like every mobile crane it lifts its full rating close in, and less as the hook travels out.
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Specifications
| Capacity | 50 Ton |
| Max Boom Length | 42 m |
| Max Lifting Height | 48 m |
| Engine Power | 280 HP |
| Counterweight | 12 Ton |
| Outrigger Span | 7.2 m |
About the Crane 50 Ton
Fifty tonnes is the size most jobs turn out to need once someone has done the arithmetic. It is the crane for steel erection on a low- or mid-rise frame, for setting plant on a roof from close in, and for the single awkward lift that a lorry loader cannot reach. The 50 tonne rating applies at minimum radius, with the hook close to the machine. That is the single most misunderstood number in crane hire. What decides whether this crane can do your lift is not the load weight on its own but the combination of weight, radius and height, and capacity falls away steeply as the hook travels out. A load that is comfortable at eight metres may be off the chart at twenty-five. This machine carries 12 tonnes of counterweight and spans 7.2 m across its outriggers fully extended, reaching 48 m of hook height on 42 m of boom. For planning, the outrigger span is the figure to work to: it sets how much clear, level ground you need, and the four pads concentrate the weight of the machine and its load onto four points rather than spreading it. Ground bearing has to be established and mats sized before the jacks go down.
What it is good for
- Steel erection and precast setting on low- and mid-rise frames
- Placing plant on rooftops where the crane can stand reasonably close to the building
- Lifting tanks, vessels and skid-mounted equipment on industrial sites
- Single awkward lifts that are beyond a lorry loader's reach or capacity
- Jobs where the 70 or 100 ton would not fit the available standing
What it is not for
- Long-radius work. Reach is where the larger cranes earn their money, not headline capacity
- Sites without 7.2 m of clear, level standing plus clearance for the counterweight to slew
- Ground of unknown bearing capacity: soft fill, slabs over basements, backfilled trenches
What the site needs
Level, compacted standing for the full 7.2 m outrigger span, with clearance behind for the counterweight tail swing. Ground bearing confirmed and outrigger mats sized before setting up. Overhead clearance checked for power lines and structures anywhere inside the working radius, and access for the crane to reach its standing position.
Common questions about the Crane 50 Ton
Is 50 tonnes enough for my lift?+
Almost certainly, if the load is close in. Almost certainly not, if it is a long way out. The rating is quoted at minimum radius and drops sharply as the hook moves away from the machine. Send us three numbers: the weight, the distance from where the crane can stand to where the load must land, and the height it has to clear. We will check it against the chart.
How does it compare with the 70 and 100 ton?+
Less capacity, but also a smaller footprint: 7.2 m of outrigger span against 8.0 m and 9.0 m, and 12 tonnes of counterweight against 18 and 25. On a tight site the 50 ton may be the only one that fits. Where the 70 and 100 pull ahead is reach. They carry more at distance, not just more in total.
How much space does it need?+
7.2 metres across the outriggers when fully extended, plus room behind for the counterweight to swing as the crane slews, plus access for it to get into position. Partial outrigger extension is possible on most machines but it reduces the capacity chart, so it is not a free saving.
Do I need a permit?+
Often, depending on where the crane stands and what it swings over. Municipal or free zone approval, a road or lane closure if any part of the machine occupies the highway, and clearance arrangements if the working radius comes near overhead lines. Permits are normally the site's responsibility rather than the crane supplier's.
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