Knuckle Boom Crane
Within Europe, Knuckle boom cranes have been very popular, as the roads are often narrow. There are much greater restrictions on trucks in Europe than there are within North America also.
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 knuckle boom cranes and thus, the demand for this specific kind of machinery has greatly increased.
Advantages of Knuckle Boom Technology
An articulated crane or a knuckle boom is similar in looks to a regular crane. The main distinction is that the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, similar to a finger, thus the name. This equipment extends a long way but is could also fold down to a compact size. These are a few of the benefits of utilizing a knuckle boom rather than a telescopic or stiff-boom crane.
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The knuckle boom offers an increased payload because it is more compact and lighter to run. These cranes provide a lower profile too. To be able to carry loads farther, a stiff-boom crane has to be extended higher. A knuckle boom provides horizontal extensions that enable it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
In the past, there were a lot of tasks which used to need a telescopic crane. These jobs can be done 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. Several models could extend as long as 92 feet or 28 meters and even higher.
The accurate control the operators have over their load is among the key benefits of the knuckle boom crane. Since the loads can be placed exactly where they are needed, on higher floors of buildings, on the ground or on higher floors of buildings or on the ground on the roof, much greater efficiency is attained. Lastly, knuckle boom crane are very versatile as they are easy to maneuver around tricky obstacles on a jobsite.