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Zoumlion RT100 2013 Technical Manual: Factory Load Chart for Safe Lifting

You’ve got a Zoumlion RT100 2013 Technical Manual that needs to be on your workbench, not a scanned copy off some forum. I’ve seen guys guess on a 100-ton lift because they didn’t have the right load chart – that’s how you bend a boom or worse. This manual is 47 pages of factory data, straight from Zoomlion (now Zoumlion). It covers every lift configuration: fully extended outriggers, mid-position, half-extended, and even on tires. If you’re running an RT100 on a job site, this is your safety net.

Zoumlion RT100 2013 Technical Manual: What You Get

Edition 1, December 2013 – you can see it on page 2. That’s the exact publication date. The manual includes the HOIST TACKLE CHART, TIRE INFLATION CHART, WEIGHTS, GENERAL definitions, setup, and operation sections. Page 5 covers hazard indicators – DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION – and tells you what each means. This is not aftermarket fluff; it’s the same document that came with the crane new.

Main Boom Rated Loads: When Outriggers Are Fully Extended

Section 2.1 gives you the main boom rated loads when all outriggers are fully extended. The manual repeats the warning: “USE THESE CHARTS ONLY WHEN ALL OUTRIGGERS ARE FULLY EXTENDED.” That’s in all caps for a reason. If you try to use these numbers with the outriggers pinned in the mid-position, you will overload the crane. I don’t care how good you think you are – the physics don’t care. You also get the 10.8 m jib rated loads (2.2) and 18.5 m jib rated loads (2.3) for the same outrigger condition.

Why Outrigger Position Changes Your Load Capacity

Most crane accidents happen because someone used the wrong chart for the outrigger setup. That’s why this manual has separate sections for each configuration. Section 3.1 covers the main boom rated loads when outriggers are pinned in the mid-position. Section 4.1 covers when outriggers are less than half extended. Section 5.1 covers main boom rated loads when lifting over the front on tires. Each section has its own load table. You do not mix them. The manual makes this very clear: “USE THESE CHARTS WHEN ALL OUTRIGGERS ARE PINNED IN THE MID-POSITION” and “USE THESE CHARTS WHEN ALL OUTRIGGERS ARE LESS THAN HALF EXTENDED.” Read the conditions before you pick up a load. That’s the kind of step-by-step discipline this manual enforces – and it’s why a factory document like this beats any generic guide.

Tire Inflation Chart and Weight Data

Before you even lift, you need to check the tire pressure. The TIRE INFLATION CHART is part of the manual, along with a list of WEIGHTS for the crane and components. Running the wrong tire pressure on a rough terrain crane changes the stability. The manual gives you the factory spec so you aren’t guessing. I’ve seen guys air up tires by feel – don’t be that guy. This spec is in the manual, use it.

Definitions and Setup: The Language of Safe Operation

The GENERAL, DEFINITIONS, and SET-UP sections tell you exactly what each term means and how to prepare the crane for a lift. The manual even says: “No one should operate the crane unless they read and understand the information in this manual.” That’s straight from the factory. It also says the operator must keep the manual in the cab. If you’re buying this for your shop or your personal crane, that rule applies. The definitions section explains hazard markers (Danger, Warning, Caution) and how they’re used. This is not a PDF to stash in a drawer – it’s a working document.

Source Authenticity: Factory Print, Not a Reprint

I’ve seen aftermarket load charts that renumber the tables or leave out the caution notes. This manual is a direct factory scan from Zoumlion. The original file name includes the part number and language, and you get the full copyright page. It’s the same manual that came with the RT100 in 2013. Compare that to something from a third-party site that scanned a photocopy of a photocopy – the numbers fade, the warnings get cut off. Factory data matters when the load is measured in tons. For other Zoumlion crane manuals, check the Zoumlion RT55 2013 Technical Manual – Load Chart & Safety Specs or the ZOUMLION RT35 Rough Terrain Crane Load Chart Manual for smaller rigs. For larger crawler cranes, see the ZOUMLION QUY260 Crawler Crane Load Capacity Chart.

If you think this manual is like a Manual Transmission repair guide, you’re wrong. A transmission guide tells you how to disassemble – this manual tells you the safe working limits. It’s a different kind of reference. Don’t confuse the two. And if you’re used to Manual Transmission torque specs, those don’t apply here – you’re dealing with hydraulic load charts, not fastener torques.

FAQ

Is this manual suitable for a beginner crane operator?

No.

What’s the difference between using outriggers fully extended vs mid-position?

The load capacity drops significantly when outriggers are pinned in the mid-position because the stability footprint is smaller. Section 3.1 of the manual gives you the exact rated loads for the mid-position, which are lower than the fully extended numbers in section 2.1. If you try to lift a load that is safe for full outriggers while the outriggers are only mid-position, you risk tipping the crane. The manual includes separate tables for each configuration, so you must match the correct table to your actual outrigger setup. Never assume one table fits all.

Do not guess on a 100-ton lift. Get the factory data, follow the charts, and keep that crane stable. Access the Factory Manual now.