Liebherr 550 EC-H 20 wire rope
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- Ships in 1 to 2 days
- Free freight, Canada and lower 48
- Guaranteed to spec
Every rope at a glance
| Winch | Diameter | Length | OEM part no. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoist rope | 25 mm | 300 m (984 ft) | 10178821 | Estimate US$7,600 to 10,550 with end fittings, before tariffs and taxes | |
| Trolley rope I | 12 mm | 94 m (308 ft) | 773716001 | Priced on your quote | |
| Trolley rope II | 12 mm | 160 m (525 ft) | 773716201 | Priced on your quote | |
| Erection rope (2 off) | 10 mm | 0.75 m (2 ft) | 775579501 | Priced on your quote | |
| Erection rope II, main jib guying | 20 mm | 17.5 m (57 ft) | 958450501 | Estimate US$270 to 400 with end fittings, before tariffs and taxes | |
| Erection rope I, auxiliary jib guying | 20 mm | 17.0 m (56 ft) | 958450601 | Estimate US$260 to 390 with end fittings, before tariffs and taxes | |
| Don't see your part number, or the rope spec doesn't match? This machine may come with rope lengths or rope specs that aren't shown here. We can still help: fill out a rope request or send us your spec sheet. | |||||
Where the standard that applies to your crane type and where it ships (ASME B30.30, CSA Z150, CSA Z248, API or ISO 4309) requires proof testing of the assembly, the proof test is included in the price. If you need other testing or certificates, tell us when you ask for a quote.
Free with every tower crane rope quote: a go/no-go sheave gauge for your crane winch. Buy from us or not, it’s yours, as a thank-you for giving us a shot. Canada and USA.
Estimates are for the rope assembly, including the end fittings named in the part number (poured or pressed buttons, spelter sockets or swaged fittings), from current rope maker list prices. Each range runs from the most economical rope that meets spec to a higher-quality rope. Freight is free in Canada and the lower 48 states (hotshot freight is extra). Tariffs and taxes are extra and shown on their own line of your quote. Your quote confirms the price.
Why a range?
Most crane winches can take several ropes that meet the crane maker’s specification. Crane makers fit different ropes depending on lifting height, configuration, region and rope maker, and we also offer aftermarket ropes that meet or exceed the OEM spec. The low end of each range is the most economical rope that meets spec; the high end is a higher-quality rope.
On day one they perform the same. Over time, a higher-quality rope keeps its rotation resistance and stability until it wears out normally, with crown wire breaks. A cheaper rope tends to twist up without obvious signs of wear, and is more likely to jump sheaves later in life. Tell us how you run the crane and we will recommend the rope that fits your work and your budget. How to choose a crane rope.
Tariffs on imported steel rope change often and depend on where the rope is made and where it ships. They are not in these estimates: your quote shows them on their own line, so you can see the rope price matches. Freight is free in Canada and the lower 48 states; hotshot freight is extra.
The Liebherr 550 EC-H 20 takes six wire ropes: hoist rope 25 mm × 300 m (984 ft) (part no. 10178821), trolley rope I 12 mm × 94 m (308 ft) (part no. 773716001), trolley rope II 12 mm × 160 m (525 ft) (part no. 773716201), erection rope (2 off) 10 mm × 0.75 m (2 ft) (part no. 775579501), erection rope II, main jib guying 20 mm × 17.5 m (57 ft) (part no. 958450501) and erection rope I, auxiliary jib guying 20 mm × 17.0 m (56 ft) (part no. 958450601).
Reviewed by Dean McDonald, October 2026
Need a rope for a winch that is not listed here? Send us the size and we will quote it.
Crane down, or need a rope first thing tomorrow? Call or text 604-813-9473 any time. Cranes work round the clock, and so do we.
Liebherr's rope list is for 80 m hook height with an 81.5 m jib. It lists 300 m of hoist rope and recommends 295 m at that hook height. Other heights take a different hoist length.
Sheave groove gauges for this crane
Check your sheaves before the new rope goes on. A set for each rope size, from CA$7.50.
Worn sheaves are responsible for 90%+ of the problems we deal with. Check your sheaves with these groove gauges before installing the new rope.
Why 0.25 mm steps and not a go / no-go gauge? A go / no-go gauge only tells you pass or fail. A set in 0.25 mm steps shows how far the groove has worn, so you know how much life the sheave has left and whether it will make it through the next job.
Stainless steel gauges from each rope's nominal diameter up to nominal +10%. CA$7.50 (US$5.36) a gauge. About our sheave gauges.
Tell us the standard you inspect to in your quote list: it sets the minimum groove size we mark on the gauges. It does not change the price.
Viper wire rope cleaning and lubricating
Cleaner kits and pressure lubricator kits sized to this crane's ropes, with seals and cleaners for each winch.
Pick a solution and the winches. We match the parts to each rope's size, construction and lay, and your quote list shows every part number and price. Seals and cleaners fit the measured rope diameter, so measure each rope before you order; we confirm the sizes before we ship.
1. Choose a solution
2. Choose the winches
See Viper wire rope lubricators for lubricants, other kits and how the system works. Viper is manufactured by Viper WRL Pty Ltd, Australia. We supply it in Canada; outside Canada we pass your request to Viper or their local distributor.
What does this damage look like? See our wire rope damage photo library from field inspections.
Free help for tower crane owners, operators and inspectors
Your old rope can help train the next rigger
When you buy a rope from us, we would love your retired rope too. We donate it to Ropes for Riggers. The rope is recycled and the proceeds fund scholarships for people entering the crane and rigging trades.
We coordinate pickup or drop-off, with no minimum. Outside our area we confirm any freight cost with you first. Ropes for Riggers has applied for charity status, and tax receipts will be available soon. How the donation works.
Not sure which rope your machine has? Send us the serial number or a photo of the rope tag and we will confirm it. Or call or text 604-813-9473 any time.
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