Knuckle Boom Crane
Knuckle boom cranes have been very popular in Europe, since they have a lot of narrow roads. There are much greater restrictions on trucks in Europe than there are in North America as well.
It has taken some time for knuckle boom crane lifts to break into the North American market, but now, more contractors and more business owners know the benefits of utilizing knuckle boom cranes and hence, the demand for this machinery has significantly increased.
Benefits of Knuckle Boom Technology
The knuckle boom or articulated crane is looks somewhat similar to a regular crane. The main distinction is that the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, similar to a finger, hence the name. This equipment extends a long way but is also capable of folding down to a compact size. These are some of the advantages of utilizing a knuckle boom rather than a telescopic or stiff-boom crane.
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The knuckle boom provides an increased payload because it is more compact and lighter to run. These cranes offer a lower profile as well. In order to move loads farther, a stiff-boom crane needs to be extended higher. A knuckle boom provides horizontal extensions which allow it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
A telescopic crane was needed more in the past to perform numerous tasks. These tasks can be completed now with an articulated crane thanks to the long reaches which compete with telescopic cranes. The reach of knuckle booms has increased in the past 10 years. Some models are able to extend as far as 92 feet or 28 meters and even higher.
The precise control the operators have over their load is amongst the major advantages of the knuckle boom crane. Because the loads can be placed precisely where they are needed, on the ground or on the roof or on higher floors of buildings, much greater efficiency is attained. Last of all, knuckle boom crane are easy to maneuver around difficult obstacles on a jobsite and hence, are really versatile.