When renting a mobile crane for your construction project, and indeed, any project that requires the lifting and moving of heavy materials, it’s vital to choose the right type of mobile crane for your site.
Rough terrain mobile cranes
Rough terrain mobile cranes are designed to operate on rocky and uneven sites seamlessly. These kinds of mobile cranes generally cover a height of between 18 and 60 metres. Rough terrain mobile cranes have four to six outriggers that can double the width of the crane’s base for greater stability.
All-terrain mobile cranes
All-terrain mobile cranes can move across multiple job sites, making them highly cost-effective. They have a significant higher boom reach compared to other types of cranes. With six large tyres, All-terrain mobile cranes can easily move over soft, uneven ground as well as rocky terrain.
Truck-mounted mobile cranes
A truck-mounted mobile crane is mounted at the rear of the flatbed toward the back of the crane or right behind the cab. It can be used for transporting goods on the flatbed when travelling between sites and the crane is not in use. The truck is stabilised to the ground with mounts or stabilisers when the truck-mounted mobile crane is in operation.
Safety tips for operating mobile cranes
- Always ensure that qualified operators handle any crane equipment.
- Always inspect the load and crane equipment before lifting the load to ensure it is secure.
- Always ensure workers clear the area of crane operation to minimise accidents.
- Always review a safety checklist before operating the mobile crane.
Your mobile crane partners
Mobile cranes make light of heavy lifting jobs. They can increase productivity and providing a safe lifting alternative for construction procedures. If you would like to know more about our mobile cranes, contact JMB Cranes today.