Knuckle Boom Crane
Within Europe, Knuckle boom cranes have been really popular, as the streets are usually narrow. There are a lot greater limitations on trucks in Europe than there are within North America too.
It has taken some time for knuckle boom crane lifts to break into the North American market, but nowadays, more contractors and more business owners are familiar with the benefits of knuckle boom cranes and thus, the demand for this machine has greatly increased.
Advantages of Knuckle Boom Technology
A knuckle boom or an articulated crane is similar in looks to a regular crane. The main difference is that the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, like a finger, thus the name. This machine extends a long way but is can also fold down to a compact size. These are a few of the advantages of using a knuckle boom over a telescopic or stiff-boom crane.
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Since 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 that allow it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
A telescopic crane was required more in the past to perform numerous tasks. These tasks are capable of being done now with an articulated crane because of the long reaches which compete with telescopic cranes. The reach of knuckle booms has increased in the past ten years. Some models are able to extend as far as 92' or 28 meters and even higher.
One of the main advantages of the knuckle boom crane is the accurate control the operators have over their load. Loads can be placed with much greater efficiency on the roof, on higher floors of buildings or on the ground. Lastly, knuckle boom crane are easy to maneuver around difficult obstacles on a jobsite and thus, are very versatile.