Types of Hydraulic Cranes
One of the most common cranes in the construction industry is hydraulic cranes. They are utilized to make everything from freeway overpasses and roadways to buildings and skyscrapers.
Cranes come in a wide variety of units, styles and sizes. These different units enable both the operators and owners to perform many more functions in their business. Choosing the best type of crane is crucial for making sure that the material could be transported efficiently and safely to the place it needs to get to in order for the construction process to start.
Truck Cranes
Truck cranes will typically have 2 different cabs. One cab is used to drive the truck unit when in transport mode, while the other is for controlling the crane. These cranes are really helpful for building locations where a crane is needed in numerous different locations for the duration of the build. This is because of the fact that the crane can be driven easily from one location to another.
Cranes could also be transported to different construction locations on the road because they drive themselves, which eliminates the need for extra transport vehicles. Being able to travel on their own greatly lessens 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 can handle. Therefore, so as to fix this issue, outriggers can be extended from the deck. The outriggers utilize hydraulic pressure to be able 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 big tracks on the base of the crane. These massive tracks are very similar to backhoes and bulldozers. The tracks enable the crane to move around a construction site successfully.