Not necessarily.
A common mistake is to select a crane purely according to its maximum lifting capacity. A better approach is to evaluate:
Not necessarily.
A common mistake is to select a crane purely according to its maximum lifting capacity. A better approach is to evaluate:
- Maximum and working lifting capacity
- Load moment at different working radii
- Boom length and working height
- Horizontal reach
- Vehicle chassis and axle-load compatibility
- Stabilizer configuration
- Installation space
- Frequency and type of lifting operations
- Attachments and future applications
- Local regulations and certification requirements
For example, a 10-ton crane with excellent reach and stability may be more suitable for a particular project than a 16-ton crane that is difficult to deploy efficiently.
The right truck-mounted crane is the one that matches the actual working conditions—not simply the one with the largest number on the specification sheet.
