These guides answer the questions our customers actually ask before they wire a deposit: how XCMG compares to Sany, what hours and condition to expect from a 2014 versus a 2020 crane, why ADNOC and tier-1 sites care about the year of production, what's special about JCB telehandlers in the UAE market, and what really moves the price of a used unit. Written by the team at Al Razzaq Machinery in Sajaa, Sharjah.
Most of our enquiries start with one of three questions: which brand, which year, and will this pass at ADNOC / a tier-1 site. These guides cover all three.
QY50K vs STC500, QY100K-I vs STC1000, parts availability in the UAE, resale value, operator preference, and the few situations where Sany actually wins.
Year guideWhat hours, condition and price to expect from 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2022 production. Where the sweet spot is for rental companies vs. owner-operators.
Site approvalWhy a 2010–2012 crane that's perfect for a private project will not mobilise at ADNOC, Aramco-style joint ventures and major EPC contractors. Reading the contract before you buy.
PricingHours vs. age, FX rate at sourcing, sea-freight cubic-metre cost, UAE customs and VAT, dealer margin, and how to read a proforma invoice without getting surprised.
SAC, XCA, STC, QY, XCT — the model prefixes tell you what you're actually buying. This is where most first-time buyers get confused.
The UAE telehandler market is dominated by JCB. The 540-170 and 535-140 are the bread-and-butter; the 2007–2010 units are the cheapest legitimate path onto a job; the 2018+ units are what tier-1 sites actually accept.
We don't build cranes. We source them — overwhelmingly from China — and clear them through Jebel Ali. Here's exactly how that works and how to avoid the usual mistakes.
From a WhatsApp enquiry to a unit on a UAE site: factory selection, third-party inspection, sea-freight cubic-metre maths, Jebel Ali customs, RTA / EIAC papers, and the 30–60 day timeline.
ComplianceThe full UAE ownership-transfer playbook: hayaza, RTA Mulkiya, EIAC / SIRA inspection, Bayan customs, trade-licence eligibility, insurance transfer, inter-emirate moves and GCC export.
WhatsApp Bazal directly — most replies inside an hour during UAE business hours. If you're ready to look at specific units, browse the catalogue or configure a crane.