Types of Hydraulic Cranes
Among the most popular cranes in the construction industry is hydraulic cranes. They are utilized to make everything from freeway overpasses and roadways to buildings and skyscrapers.
There is a large range of crane units, sizes and styles available on the market. There are lots of different kinds in order to serve a variety of different reasons in the industry. Choosing the right kind of crane is really essential for making sure that the material can be moved efficiently and safely to the location it needs to get to in order for the construction process to commence.
Truck Cranes
Normally, truck cranes have 2 different cabs. One cab is for controlling the crane and the other is for driving the truck when the unit is in transport mode. These cranes are really helpful for building locations where a crane is required in many different locations for the duration of the build. This is due to the fact that the crane can be easily driven from one location to another.
Additionally, the cranes could be transported to different construction locations on the road because they could drive themselves and this eliminates the need for extra transport vehicles. Being able to travel on their own really lessens transport costs at the end of the day.
The truck crane on the other hand is not stable enough to handle all the major loads which a hydraulic crane could handle. Therefore, so as to fix this issue, outriggers could 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
Crawler cranes feature big tracks on the base of the crane. These huge tracks are like the ones seen on other construction machinery such as backhoes and bulldozers. The tracks enable the crane to successfully move around a construction locations.