Handling Equipment
Mobile & Crawler Cranes for Heavy Lifting
Mobile and crawler cranes provide lifting capability at ports, project sites, and locations without fixed crane infrastructure.
Overview
Mobile cranes (truck-mounted and rough-terrain) and crawler cranes are essential for cargo handling at locations without permanent lifting infrastructure. Mobile cranes offer quick setup and good mobility, while crawler cranes provide superior lifting capacity and stability for heavy lifts. These cranes handle everything from container stuffing at warehouses to positioning 1,000+ ton modules at construction sites.
Specifications
Mobile Crane Capacity
50-1,200 tons
Crawler Crane Capacity
100-3,500 tons
Boom Length
Up to 150m+
Setup Time
Hours to days
Mobility
Road/All-terrain
Ground Prep
Varies by capacity
Common Use Cases
Port cargo operations
Container loading/unloading
Industrial plant lifts
Construction projects
Bridge installation
Wind turbine erection
Refinery maintenance
Emergency response
Best For
- Locations without fixed cranes
- One-time or occasional lifts
- Varied lift locations
- Heavy lifts requiring reach
- Construction and erection
Advantages
- Deployable anywhere
- Wide capacity range available
- No permanent infrastructure needed
- Can reach over obstacles
- Tandem lift capability
- Various attachment options
Limitations
- Ground must support crane weight
- Setup time for large cranes
- Boom reach limits lifting radius
- Weather restrictions (wind)
- Mobilization costs for large units
- Permit requirements
Loading & Handling Tips
1Verify lift plan with crane charts
2Prepare ground/crane pads
3Account for rigging weight
4Check weather forecast
5Have signal person ready
6Coordinate with other equipment
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