Tadano Crane Operators and Parts manuals PDF

Tadano was founded by Masahiko Tadano in Yamaguchi, Japan in 1919. Initially, it was engaged in the production of woodworking equipment and was called Fujitsuka-cho. In 1948, it was renamed, and the now familiar name Tadano Ltd. appeared. The plant itself reoriented itself to the production of machines for loading and unloading, and later cranes.

In 1955, the first full-swing hydraulic truck crane Tadano was released, which became an important moment in the history of the company. In the 1960s, the manufacturer began active development and production of machines of various lifting capacities. The company quickly gained fame in Japan, thanks to its reliability and innovative solutions.

Since 1973, Tadano began exporting cranes to international markets, opening representative offices and dealer networks in different countries. This allowed it to expand its global presence and become one of the world's leading manufacturers. In 2001, Tadano acquired the American company Span Deck Inc., which specializes in the production of truck-mounted cranes. Four years later, Faun GmbH, and in 2017, a stake in Demag Mobile Cranes.

Tadano Truck Crane Model Range

Over the course of its activity, the manufacturer has managed to significantly expand its model range and presented the world with a wide selection of equipment. The main lines include the following:

ATF (All-Terrain Crane). A series of truck cranes for working on various types of terrain. Examples are 70G, 100G, 130G, 160G, 200G and 220G.

GR (Rough Terrain Crane). The line is designed for working in difficult conditions on uneven terrain. Some models include 1000XL, 1600XL, 200EX and 550XL.

GT (Telescopic Truck Crane). A series of trucks mounted on trucks providing mobility and flexibility. Examples of models are the 600EX, 900XL, 1300EX and 2000EX.

HK (CrawlerCrane). The best option for those wishing to buy Tadano crawler cranes. Provide high stability and lifting power. Representatives of the model range are the HK-65, HK-70, HK-80 and HK-110.

ZE / ZF (Lattice Boom Crawler Crane). A series of lattice boom truck cranes is designed to perform heavy lifting work on construction sites. Examples are the ZE-116H, ZF-3000 and ZF-6000. TR (Rough Terrain Crane). Designed for work on difficult terrain, have high maneuverability and stability. Some of the popular models are TR-250M, TR-300XL, TR-350XL and TR-500XL.