In January 2025, a Mini Crawler Crane from YG Machinery was used for the first time in a historical building renovation project in Buenos Aires, Argentina. the machine not only won the high praise of the project manager for its excellent performance on the complex construction site, but also attracted more Argentinean customers to pay attention to the “mini The machine is flexible, compact and stable.
Flexible, compact and stable, the crane is specially designed for narrow space and indoor aerial lifting, and is suitable for building renovation, glass installation, electrical maintenance and other scenarios. The Mini Crawler Crane fills the gap between the traditional large cranes, which are oversized, limited in operation and costly to transport in old urban areas, and the traditional cranes, which are used by Argentinean construction companies.
Mini Crawler Crane Parameters
This Mini Crawler Crane model is YG-MC5, with the following core parameters:
| Model | YG-3 | YG-5 | |
| Specification | 3t | 5t | |
| Maximum working radius | 8.83m×0.15t | 14m×0.5t | |
| Maximum above-ground head | 9.9m×0.7t | 16.8m | |
| Winch device | Hook Speed | 0-8m/min(4 rope) | 12m/min(4 rope) |
| Rope diameter | φ8mm×45m | Φ11mm×80m | |
| Telescopic system | Boom Type | 5-section boom, pentagonal structure | 5-section boom, pentagonal structure |
| Boom Length/Time | 3.1 m-9.2 m/20sec | 12.3m/54sec | |
| Up and down | Boom Angle/Time | 0°~78°/13sec | 0°~78°/13sec |
| Slew system | Slew Angle/Speed | 0-360°continuous/60sec | 0-360°continuous/38sec |
| Traction system | Walking Way | Hydraulic motor drives | Hydraulic motor drives |
| Walking Speed | 0~2.5km/h | 0~2.5km/h | |
| Grade Ability | (25°)36% | (25°)36% | |
| Operating system | Operation type (Boom/outrigger) | Manual operation, manual walking(remote control option) | Manual operation, manual walking(remote control option) |
| Operating characteristics | Manual operation, remote control | Manual operation, remote control | |
| Transport parameters | L*W*H(mm) | 2950*980*1560 | 5000*1500*1900 |
| Total weight(kg) | 2700 | 6200 | |
With the hydraulic telescopic system and intelligent control interface, even first-time operators can get started quickly. Equipped with an adjustable tracked undercarriage, it guarantees good passability in mud, slopes and other complex terrain.
Why Does the Argentine Market Need Mini Crawler Crane for Sale?
In recent years, urban construction in Argentina has continued to advance, especially the renovation of old buildings and the renewal of urban functions have accelerated. Taking Buenos Aires city center as an example, the high density of buildings, narrow roads and dense underground pipeline networks have repeatedly limited the access to the site and operating radius of traditional lifting equipment.
Argentina, a construction company responsible for the use of said: “In the past, we can only use manpower plus small pulley handling materials, low efficiency and unsafe. This machine solves the problem of lifting in a small space. It is very flexible and can almost rotate in place, and the safety system is reliable.”
It is the small size, collapsibility, easy transportation and high stability that are the core advantages of the solution provided by YG to meet the actual pain points of local small and medium-sized construction companies. This Mini Crawler Crane is especially suitable for complex and sophisticated work scenarios such as neighborhood building renovation, shopping center glass curtain wall installation, and rooftop equipment lifting.
Stable, Safe and Flexible to Meet Diverse Lifting Needs
Compared with traditional crawler cranes, these products have a smaller footprint, lower energy consumption, and are easier to maneuver, and require little additional ground modification to complete lifting tasks. The four hydraulic outriggers can automatically level the ground during operation to improve overall stability. In the narrow space, it can also be precisely positioned and lifted by wireless remote control.
Feedback from customers said that this equipment has outstanding performance in oilfield equipment installation, glass engineering, and high-rise building interior lifting. Its overall performance even exceeded that of the imported small lifting equipment they had previously used.
In contrast, many Argentinean customers consider the “spider crane price” to be too high, while this machine offers a more cost-effective alternative.
Extended Applications and Customer Feedback
On site, the project team also recognized its ability to climb ramps, access elevators, and work with outdoor climbing platforms, which are not common on other small spider crane models. Also, thanks to its tracked design, the tracked mini crane easily adapts to irregular or gravel road surfaces, bringing great convenience to the job site.
Another glass installation company said after the trial: “In the past, we had to rent a large crane every time we lifted, and the rent alone was very expensive. And now with this equipment, we only need one person to control it to complete the lifting task, which reduces labor and cost and improves project efficiency.”
Why YG Machinery?
As a Chinese manufacturer that has been deeply involved in construction equipment for many years, YG has accumulated a lot of R&D and practical application experience in the Mini Crawler Crane field. Our products have passed the European Standard and ISO quality certification, and our exports have covered more than 30 countries. Customers can get complete pre-sales selection, sales customization, after-sales installation and training services. Whether in South America, Europe, or Southeast Asia, there are service outlets or partners to provide full-cycle support for equipment operation.
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