Types of Hydraulic Cranes
One of the most popular cranes in the construction industry is hydraulic cranes. They are used to build everything from freeway overpasses and roadways to buildings and skyscrapers.
There is a large range of crane models, styles and sizes available on the market. There are a lot of different types in order to serve a variety of different purposes within the business. Choosing the right type of crane is really vital for making certain that the material could be efficiently and safely transported to the location it has to get to in order for the construction process to begin.
Truck Cranes
Truck cranes would typically have 2 different cabs. One cab is utilized to drive the truck unit when in transport mode, whereas the other is for controlling the crane. These cranes are really useful for building sites where a crane is needed in many different locations for the duration of the build. This is because of the fact that the crane can be driven easily from one place to another.
Cranes can also be transported to various construction sites on the road because they drive themselves, which eliminates the need for extra transport vehicles. Being able to travel on their own really lessens transport expenses at the end of the day.
One disadvantage of a truck crane is that it is not stable enough sitting on tires alone in order to be able to lift the major loads that a hydraulic crane could handle. Hence, in order to fix this issue, outriggers can be extended from the deck. The outriggers make use of hydraulic pressure to be able to slightly lift the truck off of the ground, making it balanced and stable.
Crawler-Mounted Cranes
Crawler cranes feature large tracks on the bottom of the crane. These huge tracks are similar to the ones seen on other construction equipment such as bulldozers and backhoes. The tracks allow the crane to move around a construction locations successfully.