{"id":45235,"date":"2026-10-28T17:52:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=45235"},"modified":"2026-10-28T17:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:59:26","slug":"how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Read a Tadano Load Chart Before You Sign a Purchase Order"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A crane&#8217;s advertised tonnage tells you its size class, not what it can lift on your job. If you are comparing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/tadano\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tadano cranes for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, learn how to read the load chart for the specific machine, configuration, boom length, and working radius you plan to use before you sign a purchase order. A crane rated at 50 tons will not lift 50 tons at every reach. The chart shows what the machine can actually handle and whether it fits your current work.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#How_to_Read_the_Main_Parts_of_a_Tadano_Load_Chart\" >How to Read the Main Parts of a Tadano Load Chart<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Find_the_Boom_Length\" >Find the Boom Length<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Find_the_Load_Radius\" >Find the Load Radius<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Match_Boom_Length_and_Radius\" >Match Boom Length and Radius<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Check_the_Working_Area\" >Check the Working Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Read_the_Charts_Footnotes\" >Read the Chart&#8217;s Footnotes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Outriggers_The_Setup_That_Can_Change_Your_Buying_Decision\" >Outriggers: The Setup That Can Change Your Buying Decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Calculate_the_Real_Capacity_Before_Signing_the_PO\" >Calculate the Real Capacity Before Signing the PO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#5_Load-Chart_Red_Flags_Before_Buying_a_Used_Tadano\" >5 Load-Chart Red Flags Before Buying a Used Tadano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Final_Pre-Purchase_Load_Chart_Checklist\" >Final Pre-Purchase Load Chart Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Conclusion_Capacity_Matters_More_Than_Tonnage\" >Conclusion: Capacity Matters More Than Tonnage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Get_the_Load_Chart_Before_You_Buy\" >Get the Load Chart Before You Buy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#What_is_a_crane_load_chart\" >What is a crane load chart?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Does_a_100-ton_crane_lift_100_tons_at_any_reach\" >Does a 100-ton crane lift 100 tons at any reach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Are_the_hook_block_and_rigging_included_in_the_rated_capacity\" >Are the hook block and rigging included in the rated capacity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#What_if_my_radius_or_boom_length_falls_between_two_chart_values\" >What if my radius or boom length falls between two chart values?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-read-a-tadano-load-chart-before-you-sign-a-purchase-order\/#Should_I_ask_for_the_load_chart_before_buying_a_used_Tadano_crane\" >Should I ask for the load chart before buying a used Tadano crane?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Information_Do_You_Need_Before_Reading_the_Chart\"><\/span><strong>What Information Do You Need Before Reading the Chart?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gather these details first:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Exact model and serial number<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Machine configuration<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Planned load weight<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Load radius<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Required lift height<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Boom length<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Working area<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Outrigger position<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Counterweight and jib configuration<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Parts of line (line segments)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Hook block and rigging weights<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tadano.com\/support\/guidebook\/dl\/doc\/product-guide3_LNG_EN_JPN_202108.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tadano&#8217;s product guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says the rated lifting capacity is read from conditions such as outrigger extension width, working area, boom length, jib length, jib offset angle, and load radius. Without these details, buyers end up comparing two Tadano cranes on headline tonnage even when their usable capacity is quite different.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the units as well. Many U.S. charts use US tons, and 100 US tons is about 90.7 metric tonnes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Read_the_Main_Parts_of_a_Tadano_Load_Chart\"><\/span><strong>How to Read the Main Parts of a Tadano Load Chart<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_Boom_Length\"><\/span><strong>Find the Boom Length<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the boom length for your lift. Charts list several boom lengths and extension conditions. A longer boom does not mean more capacity. Capacity usually falls as the boom reaches farther.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_the_Load_Radius\"><\/span><strong>Find the Load Radius<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The load radius is the horizontal distance from the crane&#8217;s center of rotation to the load. It is one of the most important figures on the chart, so measure it for your actual setup instead of estimating. Tadano&#8217;s charts use the actual load radius, which includes boom deflection. The chart shows lifting conditions, not a fixed measurement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Match_Boom_Length_and_Radius\"><\/span><strong>Match Boom Length and Radius<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find where your boom length and radius meet in the table. That number is the rated capacity for that setup. If your boom length or radius falls between listed values, use the next longer boom length or radius, which has the lower capacity. For example, if a lift needs a 40-foot radius and the chart lists 35 and 45 feet, read the 45-foot value. Never take the larger number because it is closer to your estimate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_the_Working_Area\"><\/span><strong>Check the Working Area<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, decide where the load will be swung. Stability changes with the direction of the lift, so Tadano charts can list different capacities by working area. For example, capacity on outriggers over 360 degrees is not the same as capacity free on wheels. The value for one area may not apply to another. This matters for rough terrain cranes working next to buildings, trenches, or slopes, or where access is limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_the_Charts_Footnotes\"><\/span><strong>Read the Chart&#8217;s Footnotes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The footnotes are part of the chart. They can state the required outrigger deployment, counterweight, ground or tire conditions, jib arrangement, parts of line and other limits. They also say whether the hook block, slings, and other lifting devices are already included in the rated capacity or must be added to the weight of the load. This differs between Tadano models, so read the notes for your exact machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means the chart number is not always the weight you can put on the hook. Before you buy a Tadano crane, ask the seller for the correct load chart, the operating manual and the configuration details. If the documents don&#8217;t match the machine in the ad, stop and confirm the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outriggers_The_Setup_That_Can_Change_Your_Buying_Decision\"><\/span><strong>Outriggers: The Setup That Can Change Your Buying Decision<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outriggers affect stability, so they can change available capacity a lot. Tadano&#8217;s guidance ties capacity to outrigger extension width. Tadano&#8217;s Smart Chart system, found on models such as the GR-1000XL-3, adjusts lifting performance to the outrigger configuration. Newer models such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mediahub.tadano.com\/m\/64b878bdc2a53b0c\/original\/doc_tadano_GR-1000XL-4_datasheet_imperial_en.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GR-1000XL-4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also have Smart Counterweight, which allows two counterweight positions to increase lifting capacity.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask what outrigger setup your sites can actually accommodate. A machine can look ideal on paper and be less useful if your sites can&#8217;t use the setup behind its strongest chart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2020 Tadano GR-1000XL-3 is a good example. It is a 100 US ton rough terrain crane, and its performance depends on configuration. Read our guide to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/what-makes-the-2020-tadano-gr-1000xl-3-a-strong-performer-in-todays-market\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020 Tadano GR-1000XL-3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its key features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calculate_the_Real_Capacity_Before_Signing_the_PO\"><\/span><strong>Calculate the Real Capacity Before Signing the PO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safest approach is to compare the exact lift you need with the matching chart entry. Here is an example with made-up numbers:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Planned load: 18 tons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Radius: 40 feet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Boom: 60 feet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Outriggers: fully extended<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Jib: none<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Chart capacity: 22 tons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Hook block and rigging: 1.5 tons (check the chart notes to see whether this is already deducted)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subtract the hook block and rigging from the chart capacity: 22 minus 1.5 leaves 20.5 tons of usable capacity. The 18-ton load fits, with 2.5 tons to spare. Together, the load, hook block and rigging weigh 19.5 tons, which is about 89% of the chart capacity. Many safety programs treat a lift above 75% of rated capacity as a critical lift that needs a written lift plan. Definitions vary by company and site, so follow the rule that applies to your project. For more on lift planning, see our guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/how-to-decide-whether-a-project-needs-a-standard-or-heavy-lift-crane\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether a project needs a standard or heavy-lift crane<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This check shows whether a Tadano crane suits your work or only looks good on its advertised capacity. It can also show when a different machine or configuration would be a better fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Load-Chart_Red_Flags_Before_Buying_a_Used_Tadano\"><\/span><strong>5 Load-Chart Red Flags Before Buying a Used Tadano<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The seller promises a maximum tonnage but can&#8217;t provide the load chart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The chart doesn&#8217;t clearly match the model and configuration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The counterweight or outrigger setup the chart needs isn&#8217;t available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Capacity drops sharply close to the radius you need.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The chart&#8217;s notes, deductions and limits are unclear.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reliable seller shares the documents that come with the machine. Treat missing capacity information as a due diligence problem, not paperwork you can fix later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Pre-Purchase_Load_Chart_Checklist\"><\/span><strong>Final Pre-Purchase Load Chart Checklist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you sign, confirm these:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The chart matches the model and serial number<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The radius you need<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The boom length<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The working area<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The outrigger setup<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The jib and counterweight configuration<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Deductions for the hook block and rigging<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Parts of line<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Your expected load<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep a record of the approved configuration with the purchase documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Capacity_Matters_More_Than_Tonnage\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: Capacity Matters More Than Tonnage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headline tonnage tells you what kind of machine a crane is. The load chart tells you whether it can do your actual lift. Study the chart before you issue the purchase order, not after delivery. Do that, and you can choose a Tadano that earns its place in your fleet, avoid expensive capacity surprises, and buy for the work you really have.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_the_Load_Chart_Before_You_Buy\"><\/span><strong>Get the Load Chart Before You Buy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for Tadano cranes for sale? MY Equipment lists used cranes with specifications, and you can book an inspection and appraisal before you buy. Browse <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/cranes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used cranes for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or ask about an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/inspection-and-appraisal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspection and appraisal.<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_crane_load_chart\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What is a crane load chart?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a table of the rated lifting capacities for a specific crane at each boom length, load radius, and configuration, with notes on outriggers, counterweight, and other conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_100-ton_crane_lift_100_tons_at_any_reach\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Does a 100-ton crane lift 100 tons at any reach?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. Maximum capacity is available only at a short radius and in the best configuration. Capacity falls as the load moves farther from the crane.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_hook_block_and_rigging_included_in_the_rated_capacity\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Are the hook block and rigging included in the rated capacity?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the model. Some Tadano charts say the hook block and slings must be added to the load, while others include some of them in the rating. Read the notes for your exact machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_radius_or_boom_length_falls_between_two_chart_values\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">What if my radius or boom length falls between two chart values?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the next longer boom length or radius. It has the lower capacity and keeps you on the safe side.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ask_for_the_load_chart_before_buying_a_used_Tadano_crane\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Should I ask for the load chart before buying a used Tadano crane?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. 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