Types of Hydraulic Cranes
Hydraulic cranes are one of the most commonly utilized types of crane within the construction business. They are utilized to build everything from roadways and freeway overpasses to buildings and skyscrapers.
There is a huge 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 within the business. Choosing the right type of crane is crucial for making sure that the material can be efficiently and safely transported to the location it needs to get to in order for the construction process to start.
Truck Cranes
Truck cranes will usually have 2 different cabs. One cab is used to drive the truck unit when in transport mode, whereas the other is for controlling the crane. These cranes are extremely 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 could be driven easily from one place to another.
Furthermore, the cranes are able to be transported to various construction sites on the road since they can drive themselves and this eliminates the need for extra transport vehicles. Being able to travel on their own greatly reduces 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 that a hydraulic crane could handle. Therefore, so as to fix this issue, outriggers can be extended from the deck. The outriggers use hydraulic pressure in order to slightly lift the truck off of the ground, making it stable and balanced.
Crawler-Mounted Cranes
Crawler cranes feature huge tracks on the bottom of the crane. These huge tracks are similar to the ones seen on other construction machines such as backhoes and bulldozers. The tracks enable the crane to move around a construction site successfully.