20CrMnTi vs 42CrMo for Hoisting Gears: Which Is Best for Your Tower Crane?
For tower cranes, the choice between 20CrMnTi and 42CrMo isn’t about which steel is “better” overall—it depends entirely on which part of the crane’s transmission system you are addressing. In tower cranes, the hoisting and slewing mechanisms exert different stresses on the gears. Below is a technical analysis of the best materials for your specific…

