Types of Hydraulic Cranes
One of the most popular cranes in the construction business is hydraulic cranes. They are utilized to build everything from freeway overpasses and roadways to buildings and skyscrapers.
There is a large variety 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 reasons within the industry. Choosing the right type of crane is very crucial for making sure that the material can be moved efficiently and safely to the place it has to get to in order for the construction process to start.
Truck Cranes
Truck cranes would typically have 2 different cabs. One cab is used to drive the truck unit when in transport mode, whereas the other is for controlling the crane. These cranes are extremely helpful for building locations where a crane is required in many different places for the duration of the build. This is due to the fact that the crane is capable of being driven easily from one location to another.
Cranes can also be transported to different construction sites on the road because they drive themselves, that eliminates the need for extra transport vehicles. Being able to travel on their own really reduces transport expenses at the end of the day.
The truck crane on the other hand is not stable enough to handle all the major loads that a hydraulic crane could handle. Thus, so as to fix this issue, outriggers can be extended from the deck. The outriggers utilize hydraulic pressure in order to slightly lift the truck off of the ground, making it balanced and stable.
Crawler-Mounted Cranes
The crawler crane is unique in that it has large tracks on the base of the crane. These massive tracks are really like bulldozers and backhoes. The tracks allow the crane to successfully move around a construction site.