How Important Is The Electrical Grounding Of Mobile Cranes

Construction job sites that involve cranes are considered as some of the most threatening job sites. Over the years, hundreds of crane accidents have happened, of which even 70% included mobile cranes. Of this number, 5-10% of the accidents were caused by electrical contact, which means that the electrical grounding of mobile cranes is very important consideration. Many may think that this number is very small, but it represents a problem and needs to be prevented and reduced to zero.

Considerations Before Fitting a Crane To a Truck

The truck crane is described as extremely versatile and flexible crane type, capable to perform a variety of lifting tasks. There are different truck crane models on the market, and they come with similar features and configuration. Some operators even design a truck cranes by their own. In my opinion, fitting a crane unit on a truck is not a difficult task, but few considerations need to be taken into account. Click here to see the three most important considerations you need to know before fitting a crane into a truck or to see more crane trucks for sale.

45142 Boom Crane Truck

Elliott Equipment Company has recently presented its newest product – a 45-ton boom crane truck. The 45142 boom crane truck has a 42-meters five-section telescopic boom and it is one of the best available. Its boom is mounted on a five-axle chassis that weights about 30000 kg. The chassis is permit-free, 50 state federal bridge legal. These feature a two-section telescopic jib that ranges from 9.7 to 15 meters, and it has a detachable work platform for two workers with a maximum working height of over 65 meters. The configuration of the 45142 boom crane truck is designed for a comprehensive range of applications, such as applications that require a unique combination of very long main boom lengths and superior lifting capabilities.

Why Choosing The L180f Volvo Loader

Volvo L180F is not a regular loader, it is the best loader available on the market. The L180F is entirely manufactured by Volvo and it comes with a high-lift unit, which makes it extremely efficient. This Volvo loader comes with a Volvo D12D LA E3 engine, which generates over 230 kW @ 1400 r/min. So, the L180F might be the most efficient, powerful and productive high-lift log loader ever manufactured.

Largest truck in the world

This is Mercedes Benz-Actros transporting the Caterpillar 797, also known as the largest truck in the world that costs more than $12 million.

KATO KR 10 H Truck Crane

A crane truck has two parts attached to itself. The first part is the carrier (a.k.a. the Lower) and the second one is called "The Upper" (a.k.a. the component with the boom). This particular model is a 10 tonne KATO KR 10 H. Check out some similar truck cranes for sale Australia through Machines4u.