Slewing Bearings for Truck-Mounted Cranes

Technical Blog The Practical Guide to Selecting Slewing Bearings for Truck-Mounted Cranes June 2026 | Anhui Yuanfeng Slewing Bearing Co., Ltd. ◆ Truck-Mounted Cranes (TMC) represent one of the most typical applications for slewing bearings. Their operating conditions are distinctive: intermittent heavy loading, side-pull impact from the boom, outdoor dust and moisture environments, and sudden rotation after long periods of idling. The consequences of improper selection—raceway pitting, gear wear, and downtime for repairs—translate into significant time and financial costs for crane operators. Our company specializes in manufacturing slewing bearings for TMCs from 3-ton to 200-ton capacities. Below is the practical selection framework we use when working with OEM custom...