CRANEbee

Smart lift planning – powered by CRANIMAX.

Technology Description

PLAN WITH PRECISION

Every lift is unique. From tight job sites to strict safety requirements, planning matters – and CRANEbee delivers. Developed by our trusted partner CRANIMAX, CRANEbee is an advanced lift planning software that lets you simulate and optimize crane operations using detailed 3D models of your Tadano cranes.

From choosing the optimal crane configuration to visualizing the job site in 3D, CRANEbee helps reduce setup time, cut transport costs, and boost on-site efficiency. Now featuring Tadano lattice boom crawler (CC) cranes with “Erecting the crane” mode for accurate ground bearing pressure during rigging – all in line with official manufacturer specs.

REAL-WORLD JOB SITE SIMULATION
Place your Tadano crane on a 2D site plan or import real job site images for planning. Then build up obstacles in 3D, check for interference, calculate ground bearing pressures, and adjust in real time. Whether it’s a city center or a tight industrial area, you’ll know your lift will work – before you even arrive.

OPTIMAL CONFIGURATION, AUTOMATICALLY
CRANEbee helps you select the best crane and configuration for your project based on load, radius, height, and other factors. You can also work directly with obstacle search or enter crane parameters manually.

LATEST FEATURES – EXCLUSIVELY FOR TADANO CC CRANES

  • Erecting Mode: Simulate crane erection and calculate exact ground bearing pressure during setup – available exclusively for Tadano lattice boom crawler cranes (CC).
  • Superlift Interpolation: Interpolate freely between boom angles and ballast positions – all visualized and documented in real time.
  • Interpolated PLMin Curve: View minimum load capacity (PLMin) interpolated in relation to load, radius, and current lifting condition – directly in the load diagram and on the printout.
  • Improved Rigging Functions: Enhanced rigging mode supports telescoping, lattice jibs, and more with increased precision – optimized for Tadano crawler cranes.

CAD & PDF EXPORT
Easily export your lift plan to AutoCAD or generate a professional printout with all essential planning data – including crane configurations, load charts, ground bearing pressures, and job site layout. CRANEbee is fully compatible with AutoCAD versions 2018–2026.

KEY FEATURES

  • 3D crane and jobsite simulation
  • Automatic crane and configuration selection
  • Ground bearing pressure calculation
  • CAD and PDF export
  • Tandem lift capability
  • 50+ crane manufacturers supported – including full Tadano crawler crane database
  • Regular updates and technical support

LICENSING & ACCESS

Tadano customers receive a free CRANEbee license and crane database for all registered Tadano lattice boom crawler crane (CC) models. The license includes:

  • Software revisions
  • Technical support
  • Updated crane configurations and load charts
  • Full access to rigging mode, ground pressure calculations, and CAD features

Note: Each CC crane model can only be registered once.

For Tadano mobile cranes, CRANEbee is available as a separately sold software package in combination with the crane.

START PLANNING SMARTER
Whether you’re quoting a job or preparing for a critical lift, CRANEbee helps you get it right the first time.

Visit www.cranimax.com for more details or contact your Tadano representative to request your license.