The Tadano TM-ZE296 is a truck-mounted loader crane from the ZE290 series, equipped with a six-stage telescopic boom and capable of lifting up to 3,030 kg at a 1.5-metre radius. It offers a maximum boom extension of 12.8 metres and provides continuous 360-degree rotation for precise load positioning. Engineered for installation on light-duty trucks, the crane uses a lightweight, high-strength pentagonal boom design and incorporates safety and convenience features such as an Automatic Moment Limiter (AML) and an integrated hook-in stowage system.​