If you are working on a construction project where you need to carry large loads over long distances, then you're in luck. All you need is to buy or rent a crane. However, you should have some idea of your options. You can get a crane fixed on a boom truck, for instance.
Boom Crane
Some of the lightest and most flexible cranes available on the market are those fixed on boom trucks. They can help keep your costs low, as they're meant for light jobs. They can also be incredibly helpful in situations where the load needs to be carried to or from hard-to-reach places or where there's a large vertical distance rather than a horizontal one. The only caveat is that these cranes are generally much smaller than regular cranes and therefore can't carry as much as other ones. This means that if you have a very heavy load in a hard-to-reach spot, you'll either need to separate it out into smaller loads or try to maneuver a larger crane.
Crawler Cranes
Crawler cranes are probably some of the most common cranes you'll see on job sites, partially because many other cranes are either highly specialized or aren't mobile. These cranes are great for projects where you need a crane that can move around the job site while still being able to handle more weight than the average boom truck. This allows you a measure of flexibility in your work, while still giving you the strength you need. Other cranes, such as fixed cranes, are stronger, but the undercarriage attached to the crawler crane's rig has soft, flexible wheels that can crawl over a variety of terrains.
Various Fixed Cranes
If you don't need a crane that can move things very far, you can take advantage of the strength of a fixed crane. These large units are attached to the ground and are typically used for construction projects. Some of these cranes include bulk-handling, hammerhead, telescopic, and tower cranes. Other fixed cranes are used in industrial environments, such as stacker cranes for warehouses. These cranes are great when you need material to be carried to tall heights or if you need a lot of material moved. Some of these cranes have better mobility than others, but with reduced mobility comes increased strength and stability.
This isn't the limit to your options, but these cranes are useful for a variety of projects. If you need a crane for your construction project, call a crane rental service or another vendor and ask what they recommend.
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