BOB-LIFT Crane All-Weather Operation Guide

Scorching sun, torrential rain, strong winds, and severe cold - adverse weather conditions are the number one challenge for construction machinery.

The BOB-LIFT full range of products (road cranes, marine cranes, aerial work platforms, and truck tailboards) have undergone extreme environment tests and are equipped with comprehensive safety systems, ensuring stable operation under various weather conditions.

This guide provides operational tips and safety recommendations for four typical weather conditions.High temperature weather

Risks: Excessive oil temperature, reduced operation speed, component aging

Equipment configuration: Truck-mounted cranes are equipped with efficient cooling systems + high-temperature-resistant seals

Operational points:

Start-up inspection of oil level, clean the radiator

Monitor oil temperature during operation, stop and cool down if necessary

Reasonable arrangement of rest breaks

Replenish lubricating grease after shutdown

Heavy Rain and Wet Conditions

Risks: Electrical short circuits, metal rusting, leg subsidence

Equipment Configuration: Marine crane with waterproof technology for lowering (IP67 protection + double-layer anti-corrosion)

Operation Tips:

Dry the electrical connectors and inspect the wiring harness

Place steel plates or road base boxes on soft ground

Keep the vision clear

After parking, drain the water, apply anti-rust oil to the piston rod

Strong Wind Weather

Risks: Load swing, boom vibration, high-altitude operation hazards

Equipment Configuration: Aerial work platforms are equipped with wind speed sensors + rotation brake valves by default

Operation Points:

Stop high-altitude work when wind speed exceeds 6 levels

If work must be carried out, the load should be reduced to below 70%

After parking, lower the boom to the lowest position and secure it

Avoid positions near wind vents

Low Temperature and Extreme Cold

Risks: Difficulty in startup, sealing brittleness, steel cold cracking

Equipment configuration: Optional low-temperature package (cold-resistant hydraulic oil/sealing components, heating device, etc.)

Operation points:

After startup, idle preheating for 10-15 minutes

Prohibit rapid starting and stopping and impact operations

Clear ice and snow from the boom and wire rope

Empty the hydraulic oil in the boom after parking

Special Instructions for Tail lifts

Rainy days: Anti-slip, preventing goods from sliding, preventing water corrosion

Low temperatures: Preheating when empty, checking for stuck parts, do not forcibly lift frozen goods

The equipment is reliable, but the operator's awareness is even more crucial:

Pay attention to weather forecasts and plan ahead

Conduct a comprehensive inspection before each operation

Shorten maintenance intervals during adverse weather conditions

Master different operation techniques for different weather conditions