What does 500 ton crane mean?
Recently, the topic of "500-ton crane" has caused heated discussions on major social platforms and industry forums. This keyword involves both professional concepts in the field of construction machinery and is closely related to the progress of current large-scale infrastructure projects. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days, analyze it from the perspectives of definition, application scenarios, market data, etc., and attach structured data for readers' reference.
1. Definition and characteristics of 500-ton crane

A 500-ton crane refers to a lifting equipment with a maximum lifting capacity of 500 tons, which belongs to the category of large construction machinery. It is characterized by long boom, stable chassis and strong power. It is usually used in bridge construction, wind power installation, petrochemical equipment hoisting and other overweight and ultra-high operation scenarios. In the past 10 days, multiple "500-ton crane construction records" videos have become popular on Douyin, Kuaishou and other platforms, with a single video being viewed more than 5 million times.
| parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Maximum lifting capacity | 500 tons |
| Main arm length | 60-120 meters |
| Engine power | 400-600 horsepower |
| Applicable scenarios | Wind power, bridges, petrochemicals |
2. Correlation analysis of hot events across the entire network
According to public opinion monitoring, the discussion of "500-ton crane" in the past 10 days mainly centered on the following events:
1. Fujian offshore wind power project:A central enterprise used a 500-ton crane to hoist a 10MW wind turbine, and related topics were read more than 20 million times.
2. Construction of Hangzhou Asian Games venues:The hoisting process of the stadium's steel structure was recorded by aerial photography, and 12,000 new pieces of content were added under the tag #CRANESTRENGTH on the short video platform.
3. Industry exhibition trends:At the Shanghai International Construction Machinery Exhibition, Sany Heavy Industry’s new 500-ton crane was launched for the first time, triggering hot posts comparing technical parameters.
3. Market data and trends
According to the latest data from the China Construction Machinery Industry Association (updated in September 2023), the 500-ton crane market presents the following characteristics:
| index | numerical value | year-on-year growth |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic holdings | About 380 units | 12% |
| Rental unit price | 80,000-120,000 yuan/day | 5% |
| Proportion of new energy | 15% | +8 percentage points |
4. Technological breakthroughs and hot discussions among netizens
Two recent technological developments have become the focus: first, the successful test of the "unmanned 500-ton crane" launched by XCMG; second, the hybrid power system released by Zoomlion, which is claimed to reduce fuel consumption by 20%. Under related topics, issues frequently discussed by netizens include:
"Can a 500-ton crane driver really have a monthly salary of 50,000?" (hot post on Zhihu)
“Will the rush to install wind power plants lead to equipment shortages?” (Weibo topic read count: 180 million)
Conclusion
The "500-ton crane" is not only a symbol of engineering strength, but also reflects the rapid development of China's infrastructure. With the intensive start of major projects in the fourth quarter, the popularity of related topics may continue to rise. It is recommended to pay attention to the innovation trends of new energy hoisting equipment and intelligent operating systems. These areas may become the next round of industry growth points.
(Note: The statistical period of the data in this article is from September 10 to September 20, 2023)
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