Knuckle Boom Crane
Within Europe, Knuckle boom cranes have been extremely popular, as the roads are usually narrow. There are a lot greater restrictions on trucks in Europe than there are within North America as well.
Knuckle boom cranes have taken some time to break into the material handling market within North America, but nowadays, more contractors and more business owners know the benefits of using knuckle boom cranes and therefore, the demand for this specific type of equipment has increased a lot.
Advantages of Knuckle Boom Technology
A knuckle boom or an articulated crane is similar in looks to a regular crane. The main distinction is that the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, similar to a finger, thus the name. This machine extends a long way but is could also fold down to a compact size. These are a few of the benefits of utilizing a knuckle boom rather than a stiff-boom or telescopic crane.
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The knuckle boom offers an increased payload since it is more compact and lighter to run. These cranes offer a lower profile too. In order to carry loads farther, a stiff-boom crane requires being extended higher. A knuckle boom offers horizontal extensions which enable it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
A telescopic crane was needed more in the past to do numerous jobs. These tasks are capable of being completed now with an articulated crane thanks to the long reaches which compete with telescopic cranes. The reach of knuckle booms has increased in the past 10 years. Some models can extend as far as 92' or 28 meters and even higher.
The precise control the operators have over their load is one of the vital benefits of the knuckle boom crane. Because the loads could be positioned exactly where they are required, on the ground or on the roof or on higher floors of buildings, much greater efficiency is attained. Lastly, knuckle boom crane are easy to maneuver around difficult obstacles on a jobsite and thus, are really versatile.