Boom Truck
Like cranes, boom trucks can be equipped with a winch for lifting. It depends on the vehicle size and weight determines the type of cargo that could be carried. Due to the potential of their size, cranes could traditionally lift a lot larger loads. The advantage of boom trucks is that they could be driven to work areas and are mobile that make them a lot more versatile. In addition, a boom truck can be outfitted with a bucket and could also raise workers as well as supplies up to high locations. For example, boom trucks are commonly found lifting utility and maintenance staff on a telephone pole.
Types
There are a variety of different types of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles which perform similar functions. For instance, aerial work platforms that are mounted to the bed of a truck which uses hydraulic lifts may be referred to as a boom truck. Other people could call a regular utility truck utilized to raise workers to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck uses a winch or a bucket, operates on treads or wheels, they can still lift supplies and employees vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a type of boom truck that can be used like a crane. Often, these kinds of vehicles are found in hard to reach places and areas that are difficult to reach, that need a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane could raise different weights. These kinds of equipment remain in position when lifting.
Crane
Larger cranes are large lifting devices utilized for moving materials or goods and are normally utilized to transport construction materials too. They are common features in the the construction industry, the manufacturing industries and the transportation industries. Cranes utilize wires, ropes, chains or cables connected to a winder. The load capacity depends on the crane type. The highest load capacity is provided by big fixed chains.