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
Common Use Cases
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Mobile crane vs crawler crane - which do I need?
Mobile cranes are better for quick setup and multiple locations. Crawler cranes offer higher capacity and can lift while moving (creeping). For lifts over 500 tons, crawler cranes are typically required.
How do crane capacities work?
Crane capacity decreases as radius (distance from crane center) increases. A 500-ton crane might only lift 100 tons at 40m radius. Always check load charts for your specific lift configuration.
What ground preparation is needed?
Large cranes require compacted, level ground and crane pads (steel mats or timber) to spread the load. Soil bearing capacity must be verified. Soft ground may need reinforcement or alternative crane positioning.
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