Kinds of Hydraulic Cranes
Among the most common cranes in the construction industry is hydraulic cranes. They are used to make everything from freeway overpasses and roadways to skyscrapers and buildings.
There is a large range of crane models, sizes and styles available on the market. There are many different types in order to serve a variety of different purposes in the business. Choosing the right kind of crane is vital for making sure that the material can be transported efficiently and safely to the place it needs to get to in order for the construction process to commence.
Truck Cranes
Typically, 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 very 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 is capable of being driven easily from one location to another.
Furthermore, the cranes could be transported to various construction locations on the road because they can drive themselves and this eliminates the need for extra transport vehicles. Being able to travel on their own greatly lessens transport costs 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 which a hydraulic crane could handle. Therefore, so as to fix this problem, outriggers could 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 bottom of the crane. These massive tracks are really similar to bulldozers and backhoes. The tracks allow the crane to successfully move around a construction locations.