Knuckle Boom Crane
In Europe, Knuckle boom cranes have been extremely popular, as the streets are normally narrow. There are a lot greater restrictions on trucks in Europe than there are within 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 utilizing knuckle boom cranes and therefore, the demand for this specific type of machine has significantly increased.
Benefits of Knuckle Boom Technology
The articulated crane or knuckle boom is looks somewhat similar to a regular crane. The main difference 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 can also fold down to a compact size. These are some of the advantages of using a knuckle boom rather than a stiff-boom or telescopic crane.
Get a Quote on a Knuckle Boom Crane
Because it is more compact and lighter to run, the knuckle boom provides an increased payload and a lower profile. In order to carry loads farther, a stiff-boom crane requires being extended higher. A knuckle boom offers horizontal extensions which allow it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
A telescopic crane was required more before to carry out many jobs. These tasks are capable of being completed now with an articulated crane because of the long reaches that compete with telescopic cranes. The reach of knuckle booms has increased in the past decade. Several models can extend as long as 92' or 28 meters and even higher.
The accurate control the operators have over their load is one of the key advantages of the knuckle boom crane. Because the loads can be positioned exactly where they are needed, on the ground or on the roof or on higher floors of buildings, much greater efficiency is attained. Lastly, knuckle boom crane are extremely versatile since they are easy to maneuver around difficult obstacles on a jobsite.