How much do 2.5 tons weight?

MC25S crane, perfect for small industrial facilities and ... rhinos

How much does an object weigh? The answer to a question that seems trivial at first glance becomes complicated when we take into analysis particularly bulky objects, whose weight is represented by an abstract number that is difficult to place in the real world.

Still, getting a feel for it is crucial, especially in a technical field: representing data in a concrete way allows us to better understand the context of use and the potential of machinery designed to lift large weights. That is why we at JMG have taken up the challenge of tell about the capabilities of our cranes resorting to numerous examples, sometimes even bizarre and surprising ones.

Specifically, we asked ourselves what corresponds to, in business but not only, the weight that is able to lift our MC25S radio-controlled crane, from the maximum capacity of 2.5 tons. This model features traction on the front wheels with counter-rotations, four-position swiveling head, detachable ballast, and hydraulic boom with sequential and proportional extension-meaning that the boom components all come out the same length together.

The machine thus offers excellent performance in different contexts, ensuring maximum efficiency. Testifying to this is also the thought experiment we performed and whose results we are about to reveal.

How much can the MC25S crane lift?

So, how much weight can the MC25S crane handle? We found that this machinery could lift a superb white rhino, a species widespread on the African continent and formerly at serious risk of extinction. On average, these animals weigh precisely 2.5 tons, although there are specimens that are close to 4,000 pounds. Staying in the animal world, our model can easily lift from the ground even two adult giraffes: Despite their “slender” appearance, long-necked animals can weigh up to 1.25 tons.

But let's close this nice parenthesis by going into Application fields more “congenial” to the crane. Our MC25S model can easily move two small hydraulic presses designed for the assembly of mechanical components, as long as they are not too high or excessively long. In addition, it can raise a weight equivalent to a dozen horizontal steel tanks carbon of about 200 kilograms or equal to five 500-pound piston compressors, effective and versatile.

And again, it could easily raise from the ground two large diameter steel pipes, with a thickness greater than 15 mm, one ton each (measurements permitting).

In the construction field, then, the MC25S is also used to lift and apply the glass panes of buildings and the windows of commercial activities, weighing about 600 kilograms.

High performance and customization

Like the other battery-powered electric radio-controlled models from JMG Cranes, MC25S allows maneuvers to be carried out with great ease even in environments with limited space. In addition, with the ability to perform movements remotely, workers can operate safely. These models are high performance, quiet and fun to operate. In addition, they are customizable and can perform to their full potential in different industries. And although in reality it is unlikely that our crane will find itself having to lift a rhinoceros or two giraffes, we hope that our experiment “what do they correspond to 2.5 tons“ was helpful in understanding the incredible performance of the model.

Until the next installment!