Mobile Cranes
Common Uses Main Components Manufacturers & Models
Common Uses for Mobile Cranes
A mobile crane is a heavy-duty machine that is primarily used to lift various types of load and cargo. They often have large, telescoping booms that allow the operator a wide range of utility. Mobile cranes are used for: Lifting Loads, Earth Moving, Cargo Loading, Construction, Demolition and Debris Removal.
Mobile cranes were made so they could easily move to and around a worksite. Additionally, they were meant for usage with a variety of loads with little assembly required.
Mobile cranes were made so they could easily move to and around a worksite. Additionally, they were meant for usage with a variety of loads with little assembly required.
Main Components for Mobile Cranes
Mobile cranes are mounted on crawlers or tired, truck-like carriers that transport the crane to job sites. A boom and hook are suspended on a wire rope that is operated by a variety of equipment in the cab. Most newer models use torque converters that allow for electronic control of hydrostatic drives.
The functionality of a mobile crane can change by adding a demolition ball, clamshell bucket, or a dragline and scoop to accomplish whatever task is needed.
The functionality of a mobile crane can change by adding a demolition ball, clamshell bucket, or a dragline and scoop to accomplish whatever task is needed.
Demolition Ball
A heavy steel ball that is hung from the crane and used for demolishing large buildings. These monstrous balls of glorious steel can range from 1,000 – 12,000 pounds.Clamshell Bucket
There are different styles (Hydraulic, Cable -Single Rope, Cable- Four Rope) of buckets that can be utilized on the end of a crane. All types allow for the operator to move cargo or other materials.
