Wednesday, 5 June 2013

Our Cranes and Their Uses

With so many cranes available for hire, it can be confusing figuring out which is most appropriate for your job. While the Quicklift team will advise you about which machine is bet, it pays to know a little about these cranes yourself. This article provides some information about the major differences of cranes used in the industry.


True to their name, Mini Crawler Cranes are smaller than the majority of cranes and can therefore be useful in a confined space. These mini crawl cranes are flexible due to their size, but their lifting capacity is still very impressive. If you are looking to lift something through a doorway or in a confined or fenced off outdoor area, the mini crawler crane is probably your best bet. They are particularly useful in backyards and warehouses.

 


All Terrain Cranes
The All Terrain Crane is one of the most important industrial cranes. Because it is an all-wheel drive vehicle, it is particularly effective when used on harsh terrains and uneven construction sites and areas. The mobile crane holds the advantage of being able to lift very heavy items while also being very versatile in terms of location. This makes it to being one of the most efficient and effective cranes in the business. These cranes are often seen at work in communication towers, industrial refurnishing lifts, concrete panels and steel erections. Theses cranes are available in 2 models, the 60 tonne unit and the 80 tonne unit.

 
Truck Mounted Cranes
If you’re looking for a powerful crane that has the ability to travel long distances to the job site, this might be the crane you’re looking for. This crane is able to travel long distances,and is very versatile due to its long boom length and fly, slewing capabilities and clear visibility for the driver. This crane is suitable for concrete panel erection, steel erection, lifting swimming pools, as well as lifting and placing portable buildings.

 

City Cranes
A city crane has the ideal dimensions and mobility capabilities for work on inner city roads and buildings. This crane is considered one of the most versatile slewing cranes and is suitable for both domestic and commercial demands. This is appropriate for lifting construction and other heavy items onto roofs, lifting and placing equipment inside factories, as lifting and placing steelwork at construction job sites.

 

Franna Cranes
Afranna crane is one of the most highly efficient cranes available today. It is considered very efficient in terms of cost and time. The crane holds and advantageous position of articulating in the centre thus providing the crane an excellent control. This control gives the crane flexibility in round confined areas. These cranes are often used for installing factory machinery and equipment, relocating trees, domestic lifting and construction site loads.

 

Crane Trucks
If you’re looking for a crane that has the ability to lift and transport a load long distances on public roads, this might be the crane you’re looking for. Sometimes called Self Loading Vehicle Cranes, these cranes are a conventional truck with a crane mounted at the front or rear of the tray. This crane type is suitable for loading and transporting concrete products, steel, shipping containers and portable buildings.


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