Tadano TG500E
Series: Tadano Hydraulic Truck Crane
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Tadano Hydraulic Truck Crane – the GS300XL, GT900XL, TG500E and the TT range to the TT800XXL, 250 to 365 kW, 25 to 40 tonnes crane vehicle weight
Tadano was founded in 1919 as the Tadano Iron Works in Takamatsu, Japan, and in 1955 built Japan's first hydraulic truck crane; today the company is one of the largest crane makers in the world. The GS, GT, TG and TT ranges denote different sizes and generations of Tadano's truck-crane programme, the following number roughly orders the capacity class, and XL and XXL mark versions with a longer telescopic boom.
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The register lists here 6 versions with 250 to 365.4 kW from eight-cylinder engines, crane vehicle weights from 25,129 to 40,483 kg, torque from 1,176 to 2,200 Nm and rated speeds from 1,800 to 2,200 rpm. Displacement runs from 7,201 to 16,992 cm³.
Truck cranes of this size are used in building and industrial construction, in wind-turbine and plant assembly and in civil engineering, where their own chassis lets them move quickly between sites. Alongside Liebherr and the Chinese makers XCMG, Zoomlion and Sany, Tadano ranks among the world's leading truck-crane suppliers and is market leader in Japan.
On a used crane of this make, the condition of the telescopic boom and its wear pads, the hoist winch and wire ropes, the hydraulic cylinders of boom and outriggers, the chassis and axles, and the inspection history of the crane superstructure, which must be periodically examined by a qualified inspector, all count. Spare parts and service run through Tadano's international dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Tadano Hydraulic Truck Crane, Tadano Ltd. (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 340 hp (250 kW)correct |
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| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 1,176 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 16,991.7 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Unladen weight | 38,800 kgcorrect |
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Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | Synchromesh and constantmeshcorrect |
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| Forward gears | 7correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Tyre size | 12R22.5 152/148Kcorrect |
Other data
| System voltage | 24 Vcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 6.4 kW/t (250 kW / 38.8 t)
Stronger than 56% of the mobile & rough terrain cranes in the register — out of 723 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Tadano TG500E have?
The Tadano TG500E delivers 340 hp.
How much does the Tadano TG500E weigh?
The unladen weight is 38,800 kg.
What engine does the Tadano TG500E have?
8 cylinders, 16,992 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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