Tadano will present its expanded global product range and detail its decarbonisation strategy at bauma 2025 next month (April 7 to 13), emphasising its “Reaching New Heights” vision.

The company plans to showcase its full global portfolio for the first time at the trade fair in Munich, Germany, highlighting its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer service.

“This represents a significant change from previous bauma trade fairs, where our focus was mainly on the EMEAR markets,” said Toshiaki Ujiie, President and CEO, Tadano. “This expansion of the exhibition reflects both our growth strategy and the successful integration of our acquired brands into the entire Tadano portfolio.”

Planned Product Presentations

Tadano intends to showcase the new AC 5.250L-2 all-terrain crane – which was launched last month – featuring a 79-m main boom, and will preview a new lattice boom crawler crane. The company also plans to present its aerial work platforms, following its acquisition of Nagano Industries.

With the new AC 5.250L-2 all-terrain crane, Tadano is adding a convincing variant to the tried-and-tested basic model AC 5.250-2, which significantly expands the application spectrum of this already versatile crane, thanks to the main boom extended to 79 m. The high load moment of up to 736 mt in conjunction with a maximum system length of 109 m makes this crane an interesting option for many applications in which heavy loads have to be lifted to great heights, says the company.

Tadano’s AC 5.250L-2 ... a new all-terrain crane.

Tadano will also be showing a “sensational new development” in the field of lattice boom crawler cranes at bauma. “All I can say is that it is a large CC crane that once again underlines Tadano’s claim to technological leadership in this area. I am certainly not promising too much when I say that this crane will be one of the trade fair highlights at this year’s bauma,” says Andreas Hofmann, Managing Director and Executive Vice President R&D, Tadano Europe, without revealing details.

Tadano is celebrating a premiere at bauma with the first trade fair presentation of aerial work platforms, which the company introduced in Europe in January this year. These work platforms expand Tadano’s product portfolio with a new lifting technology that can offer customers even more comprehensive solutions from a single source. Tadano’s takeover of the industry-leading manufacturer Nagano Industries is crucial for this, bringing it one step closer to its goal of becoming the world’s No 1 in lifting technology, the company says.

Other strategic acquisitions, including Manitex International, a leading provider of truck-mounted cranes and IHI Transport Machinery, the crane and material transport subsidiary of the IHI Corporation, will be reflected in the displays, with brands like PM loader cranes, Oil & Steel aerial work platforms, and Valla pick-and-carry cranes also featured.

IHI Transport Machinery product range includes large luffing cranes for high-rise construction as well as port and offshore cranes, wind turbine cranes, and floating cranes. 

Decarbonisation Goals

Under its “Our True Mission: Zero Emissions” initiative, Tadano aims to reduce CO2 emissions from its operations by 25 per cent and its products by 35 per cent by 2030, with a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Against this background, Tadano is continuing to expand its solutions for environment-friendly crane operations. This includes the global introduction of the fully electrified Evolt rough-terrain cranes.

“We are currently fleshing out our plans to introduce these emission-free cranes in Europe and Oceania as an important part of our decarbonisation strategy,” reports Ujiie.

Other milestones on the way to the decarbonised product range are the e-Pack, electric aerial work platforms, hybrid cranes and cranes for offshore wind turbines.

The latter enable CO2-free operation during the construction and maintenance of such systems.

Accordingly, these products also have a permanent place in the Tadano exhibition at bauma: The eGR-1000XLL-1, newly launched in North America, will be on display there, as well as new models of the AC hybrid cranes that combine diesel-powered mobility with electrified crane operation.

Global Expansion and Digital Services Preview

Tadano is optimising its manufacturing and service locations in Japan, Germany, and the US to meet increasing global demand. New spare parts centers and repair workshops are planned.

The company will also preview its digital services, including the Tadano Pro and Evolt apps, and the Tadano e-Service platform.

The eye-catching highlight at bauma 2025, however, will be the AI-driven tool Hey Tadano, which Tadano claims will redefine customer interaction. “This groundbreaking innovation offers a level of accessibility and efficiency that sets a new industry standard. Visitors to the Tadano booth will be among the first to see how this technology enables our customers to interact with Tadano’s knowledge and expertise,” says Hofmann.

Tadano says is very serious about its motto “Reaching New Heights”. The transformation process that has been initiated represents a move towards sustainability, innovative product and portfolio development, quality and service strength with a clear focus on maximum customer satisfaction.

“We are showing that we are ready to meet the changing requirements in the lifting industry and to take on a leading role worldwide,” Ujiie said.