Crane is a common mechanical tool that is used to lift and move heavy objects. The main function of the crane is to make transportation of heavy objects easy. There are different types of cranes and each crane has its own use. Truck mounted cranes are a type of crane that is affixed on a truck, generally behind the truck’s cabin to facilitate better mobility of the crane.

Since truck mounted cranes are a single unit integrated to boom trucks, it has an added advantage over other cranes. This crane allows the businessperson to save considerable amount on hiring a separate vehicle for transportation of goods post loading. The truck on which the crane is mounted transports the cargo from one place to another. Thus, the truck mounted with crane can perform multiple tasks including loading, transporting and unloading of cargo. In addition, since the additional transportation system is not required, it curtails the cost incurred on labor; the crane operator can single handedly perform all the tasks.

Another advantage of being a single integrated unit is that both the truck and the crane can work in tandem and thereby ensure faster turnaround time during loading and unloading process. Also, since the crane perform both lifting and transporting tasks it saves valuable time and reduces the fuel cost significantly. Depending on the boom lift fitted on the truck, the crane allows you to lift and move objects to greater heights and radius.

Features:

• The structure and the parts of crane are made of strong and durable steel.

• It is easily mounted on the truck; the mounting requires minimal space on the boom trucks.

• The crane can be mounted at the back of the truck cabin or at the rear end of the load body. Thus the truck load body has sufficient space for holding goods.

• The crane has built-in SGS (Spring Generation System). This helps faster movement of the truck while it has no load.

• The operator has the option to get radio remote control as an additional fitment.

• At the end of the boom lift you can provision for hydraulic power. This will make clamping, lifting easy.

• The top seat control system where the operator’s seat is attached to the boom provides operators better view and allows the operator to be in complete control of the work.

The truck mounted cranes is one of the most versatile cranes. It can be used for the following purposes:

• Erecting light posts by using Auger

• Handling garbage through clamshell bucket

• Lifting and loading heavy wood logs in forestry works

• Handling concrete blocks and other construction materials at construction site through rotary brick clamp

• Lifting man for maintaining electric poles, over heard lines by using person carrying basket

• Lifting and dumping scrap with orange peel clamp

• General lifting of materials and objects of different size in mines through standard hook a

• Handling palletized load using pallet fork

Thus, truck mounted cranes, owing to their versatility, they are known as the ultimate loading and unloading machine for trucks.