Boom Truck
Like cranes, boom trucks could be equipped with a winch for lifting. It depends on the vehicle size and weight determines the kind of load that can be lifted. Because of the potential of their size, cranes could usually raise much bigger loads. The advantage of boom trucks is that they are capable of being driven to work areas and are mobile which make them much more versatile. Additionally, a boom truck can be equipped with a bucket and could also raise supplies as well as workers up to high places. For instance, boom trucks are commonly found lifting utility and maintenance staff on a telephone pole.
Kinds
There are a variety of different kinds of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles which perform the same functions. Like for instance, aerial work platforms which are mounted to the bed of a truck which uses hydraulic lifts could be called a boom truck. Other individuals could refer to a typical utility truck utilized to lift workers to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck uses a bucket or a winch, operates on treads or wheels, they are still able to lift employees and supplies vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a type of boom truck that could be utilized like a crane. Usually, these vehicles are found in areas which are difficult to reach and hard to reach places, that need a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane can lift different weights. These types of machines remain in position when lifting.
Crane
Larger cranes are big lifting devices utilized for moving goods or materials and are normally used to move construction supplies also. They are common features in the manufacturing industries, the transportation industries and in the construction industry. Cranes utilize chains, cables, ropes or wires connected to a winder. The load capacity depends upon the crane type. The highest load capacity is provided by large fixed chains.