Knuckle Boom Crane
Within Europe, Knuckle boom cranes have been very popular, because the streets are often narrow. There are a lot greater limitations on trucks within 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 these days, more contractors and more business owners know the benefits of using knuckle boom cranes and thus, the demand for this specific kind of equipment has increased significantly.
Benefits of Knuckle Boom Technology
The articulated crane or knuckle boom is looks somewhat similar to a standard crane. The main difference is that the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, like a finger, hence the name. This machinery extends a long way but is can also fold down to a compact size. These are a few of the benefits of using a knuckle boom rather than a telescopic or stiff-boom crane.
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Because it is more compact and lighter to run, the knuckle boom offers a lower profile and an increased payload. In order to transport loads farther, a stiff-boom crane requires being 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 carry out numerous tasks. These tasks are capable of being completed now utilizing an articulated crane because of 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 long as 92 feet or 28 meters and even higher.
The precise control the operators have over their load is one of the major benefits of the knuckle boom crane. Since the loads could be placed exactly where they are required, on the roof, on higher floors of buildings or on the ground, much greater efficiency is attained. Lastly, knuckle boom crane are really versatile as they are easy to maneuver around difficult obstacles on a jobsite.