Raimondi Cranes has officially introduced the T577 flat-top tower crane, its largest model to date, into Saudi Arabia.
The unveiling at the Big5 Saudi was led by Chairman HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, alongside Group CEO Luigi Maggioni and General Manager of Raimondi Middle East Wael Hasan. The senior leadership team was present to introduce the latest technological advancements in Raimondi’s tower crane portfolio to clients and industry stakeholders.
Fully conceptualized and developed in-house, the T577 flat-top tower crane is designed to meet the increasing demand for higher lifting capacities worldwide. Offering enhanced efficiency, precision, and ease of operation, the crane is poised to support large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region.
“We are pleased to present the Raimondi T577 flat-top tower crane to the global construction audience,” said Luigi Maggioni, Group CEO of Raimondi Cranes. “We chose Big 5 Construct in Riyadh as the launch platform to give our regional clients the first look at its specifications. This crane is engineered specifically for the large-scale developments that define the Saudi market.”
The T577 boasts a maximum jib length of 80 meters, with a tip load capacity of 3,140 kg in Ultralift mode. It has a maximum lifting capacity of 24,000 kg using a four-fall configuration. With ten different jib length combinations ranging from 80m to 36m, and optimized counter-jib options for greater stability, the T577 offers enhanced versatility and flexibility in tower configurations, allowing for greater freestanding heights.
Designed for large-scale development sites, the crane achieves a maximum lifting speed of 21.88 meters per minute (m/min) with a 110kW hoisting gear and a drum capacity of 1,030 meters. Additionally, the hoisting winch is equipped with an emergency hydraulic brake, enhancing safety standards on the jobsite.
As high-capacity flat-top tower cranes continue to see increased demand across the GCC, Raimondi’s T577 is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the region. “High-capacity flat-tops remain in high demand in the GCC, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where developers prioritize topless tower cranes with 24-ton capacities and above for large-scale projects,” explained Wael Hasan, General Manager of Raimondi Middle East.
“The increasing use of precast and steel structures, particularly in fast-track projects, is further driving demand for efficient lifting solutions that shape the region’s construction landscape,” Hasan added.
The T577 is equipped with ConCore, Raimondi’s latest technological advancement that enhances both technical and operational efficiency. This system improves ease of commissioning, calibration, and maneuverability, ensuring smooth and precise lifting operations on complex job sites.
