A Comprehensive Analysis of 6 Major Types: Helping You Choose The Right Device To Save Both Time And Money!

Different models of cranes are suitable for different scenarios. Choosing the wrong equipment not only affects efficiency but may also increase safety hazards. We will analyze for you the characteristics of some common types, applicable scenarios and purchasing suggestions to help you precisely match your needs.

1. Truck Mounted Crane 

Type:

Knuckle Boom/Telescopic Boom

Features:

It can be directly installed on trucks or engineering vehicles, has strong mobility, and is suitable for short-distance transportation and hoisting integrated operations.

Knuckle Boom: With many joints, it is suitable for narrow Spaces (such as warehouses and residential areas).

Youdaoplaceholder0 Boom: has a large extension range and is suitable for open areas such as construction sites and logistics parks.

Applicable Scenarios:

✔ Logistics handling (furniture, building materials)

Municipal emergency repair (street lamp installation)

✔ Agricultural transportation (orchards, farms)

Advantage Comparison:

Knuckle boom: Highly flexible, suitable for complex Spaces but with a relatively low lifting height

Telescopic boom: It has a large lifting range and high efficiency, but requires a relatively large working space

2. Marine Crane

Features:

Anti-corrosion design, suitable for seawater environment.

It has strong stability and can operate on shaky ships.

Applicable Scenarios:

✔ Port cargo handling

✔ Maritime rescue and salvage

Maintenance of yacht/fishing vessel equipment

Key points for Selection:

Choose stainless steel or galvanized materials to resist salt spray corrosion.

A special fixed base for ships needs to be equipped.

3. Aerial Work Platform

Features:

It is used for high-altitude operations (such as maintenance, cleaning, and installation), replacing scaffolding.

Applicable Scenarios:

✔ Maintenance of building exterior walls

✔ Installation of factory lighting

✔ Hanging of shopping mall billboards

4. Dump truck 

Features:

It is equipped with a cargo hopper and can be tilted for unloading, making it suitable for transporting earthwork and sand and gravel.

Applicable Scenarios:

✔ Earthwork transportation at construction sites

✔ Loading of sand and gravel in mines

✔ Dumping of fertilizers in farmland

Purchasing Suggestions:

For soft ground, choose wide-tire or tracked dump trucks.

For short-distance transportation, the electric version is more economical.

5. Fly Jib Crane

Features:

Installed at the end of the standard crane boom to extend the working range.

Suitable for hoisting at extremely long distances or at special angles.

Applicable Scenarios:

Installation of steel structures in high-rise buildings

✔ Hoisting large equipment across obstacles

✔ Precise positioning in narrow Spaces

Advantages:

No need to replace the mainframe, reducing costs.

It can be quickly disassembled and assembled, and flexibly adapted to different working conditions.

Comprehensive Purchasing Suggestions

Clarify the requirements: lifting capacity, height, space limitations, and usage frequency.

Comparison models: Flexibility vs stability vs cost.

Brand services: After-sales response, spare parts supply (such as BOBOB LIFT national service outlets).

To Sum Up:

Truck-mounted crane: The best choice for logistics handling.

Marine cranes: Essential for offshore operations.

Aerial work platform: Essential for safe climbing.

Dump truck: Expert in earthwork transportation.

Flying boom crane: Extended solutions for special working conditions.

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