Types of Hydraulic Cranes
One of the most common cranes in the construction industry is hydraulic cranes. They are utilized to construct everything from skyscrapers and buildings to freeway overpasses and roadways.
Cranes come in a wide variety of models, sizes and styles. These various models enable both the owner and operators to perform many more functions within their industry. Choosing the right kind of crane is crucial for making certain that the material could be transported efficiently and safely to the place it has to get to in order for the construction process to start.
Truck Cranes
Truck cranes would normally have 2 different cabs. One cab is utilized to drive the truck unit when in transport mode, whilst the other is for controlling the crane. These cranes are very helpful for building sites where a crane is needed 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.
Cranes can also be transported to various construction locations on the road as they drive themselves, that 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 drawback 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. Hence, to be able to fix this problem, outriggers can be extended from the deck. The outriggers make use of hydraulic pressure in order to slightly lift the truck off of the ground, making it balanced and stable.
Crawler-Mounted Cranes
Crawler cranes feature huge tracks on the bottom of the crane. These massive tracks are like the ones seen on other construction machines like bulldozers and backhoes. The tracks enable the crane to successfully move around a construction site.