How to choose between truck crane and crawler crane?

Basically, truck cranes and crawler cranes are mobile cranes. However, due to the different undercarriage, the movement methods and usage environments are also different. So how to choose between truck crane and crawler crane? This article will analyze the pros and cons for you and help you choose the mobile crane that is best for you.

The Similarities Between Truck Cranes and Crawler Cranes:

1. They are all machines that use power for vertical lifting and horizontal transportation. The built-in prime mover can travel in unspecified places.

2. Both cranes can be used in construction sites, ports, docks and other occasions that require lifting operations.

The Differences Between Truck Cranes and Crawler Cranes:

1.Crane Undercarriage

Truck-mounted cranes use the undercarriage of automobiles, which have good maneuverability and can travel freely on the highway, making it easy to reach the construction site quickly.

Crawler cranes use the same crawler undercarriage as tanks. Because of the use of crawler tracks, they have a large ground contact area and can adapt to uneven terrain, such as mud, land, slopes, etc., and perform even better in complex environments such as the wild and construction sites.

2. Stability:

Since the crawler crane has a larger undercarriage ground area, it has better stability during lifting operations, especially suitable for uneven or soft ground.

The wheel contact area of a truck-type crane is relatively small, and its stability will be affected by ground conditions, so its stability in complex terrain may not be as good as that of a crawler crane.

3. Applicable environment:

Truck-mounted cranes are suitable for relatively flat roads such as urban roads and highways, making it easy to move quickly between different construction sites.

Crawler cranes are more suitable for uneven sites such as wild areas and construction sites, such as muddy ground and rugged mountain roads.

4. Loading capacity and height:

Generally speaking, crawler cranes have a larger load-carrying capacity, can carry heavier objects, and can reach higher heights. They are suitable for some super high-rise buildings or situations that require large lifting loads.

Truck-mounted cranes usually carry less weight and are relatively low in height, making them more suitable for some small and medium-sized construction projects and short-term lifting needs.

5. Operation method

The operation on the crane function is the same, and the hydraulic operating lever is used to complete the ups and downs, telescoping, rotation, hooking and hooking of the boom.

The operation of the walking function is very different. The tire type uses the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, etc. like a car. The crawler type is operated by a walking lever or foot pedal.

Truck Crane

Crawler Crane