Types of Hydraulic Cranes
Amongst 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.
Cranes come in a wide range of models, styles and sizes. These different models allow the owner and operators to perform many more functions within their industry. Choosing the right kind of crane is crucial for making sure that the material can be efficiently and safely transported to the place it needs to get to in order for the construction process to commence.
Truck Cranes
Truck cranes will normally have 2 different cabs. One cab is used to drive the truck unit when in transport mode, whilst the other is for controlling the crane. These cranes are really useful for building sites where a crane is required in numerous 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 place to another.
Cranes could also be transported to various construction sites on the road because 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.
The truck crane however is not stable enough to handle all the major loads which a hydraulic crane could handle. Therefore, in order to fix this problem, outriggers could be extended from the deck. The outriggers utilize hydraulic pressure in order to lift the truck slightly off of the ground, making it balanced and stable.
Crawler-Mounted Cranes
Crawler cranes feature large tracks on the base of the crane. These huge tracks are similar to the ones seen on other construction machinery such as backhoes and bulldozers. The tracks allow the crane to successfully move around a construction locations.