Boom Truck
Similar to cranes, boom trucks can be equipped with a winch for lifting. It depends on the vehicle weight and size determines the kind of load that can be lifted. Because of the potential of their size, cranes can usually raise much bigger loads. The advantage of boom trucks is that they could be driven to work locations and are mobile that make them a lot more versatile. Additionally, a boom truck could be outfitted with a bucket and could also raise employees as well as materials up to high locations. For example, boom trucks are normally found raising utility and maintenance workers on a telephone pole.
Kinds
Boom Trucks come in numerous varieties. Occasionally, the term "boom truck" is used synonymously used with other vehicles which perform other similar functions. For example, aerial work platforms which are mounted to the bed of a truck that utilizes hydraulic lifts could be referred to as a boom truck. Other individuals could call a standard utility truck used to lift employees to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck operates on treads or wheels, utilizes a bucket or a winch, they are still able to lift materials and workers vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
The boom truck crane is utilized like a crane but is classed as a boom truck. Usually, these types of vehicles are found in areas that are difficult to reach and hard to reach places, which require a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane can raise various weights. These machines remain in position when lifting.
Crane
Big cranes are used to move construction supplies. Cranes are large lifting devices used for moving goods or materials. They are common features in the the transportation industries, in the construction industry and the manufacturing industries. Cranes use cables, chains, ropes or wires connected to a winder. The load capacity depends on the crane type. The highest load capacity is provided by large fixed chains.