Types of Hydraulic Cranes
Hydraulic cranes are one of the most commonly utilized kinds of crane in the construction business. They are utilized to make everything from roadways and freeway overpasses to skyscrapers and buildings.
Cranes come in a huge variety of units, sizes and styles. These different units allow both the operators and owners to carry out many more functions within their industry. Choosing the right type of crane is vital for making sure that the material could be transported efficiently and safely to the location it has to get to in order for the construction process to commence.
Truck Cranes
Truck cranes will usually have 2 different cabs. One cab is used to drive the truck unit when in transport mode, while the other is for controlling the crane. These cranes are very useful for building locations where a crane is needed in many different places 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.
Moreover, the cranes are able to be transported to different construction locations 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 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 that a hydraulic crane could handle. Thus, so as to fix this issue, 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
The crawler crane is unique in that it has huge tracks on the base of the crane. These massive tracks are very similar to bulldozers and backhoes. The tracks enable the crane to successfully move around a construction site.