Comparing 3 Different Types Of Small Mobile Cranes

Small Mobile Cranes

Choosing the right crane is important, as it can affect your job site’s efficiency and safety. Thankfully, there are a variety of small mobile crane options on the market for you to choose from, so you can get the right machine to suit your specific job requirements.

Let’s take a look at the three different types of cranes on offer from Top Gun Cranes and compare them to determine how you can choose the right one for you.

Terrain

Terrain is a crucial factor in deciding which type of crane you should take to the site.

Crawler cranes are ideal on rough and uneven terrain since they offer excellent stability, while pick-and-carry cranes are better suited for flat and smooth surfaces.

Mobility

While the crawler crane is the superior option in terms of stability on all types of terrain, its cumbersome transport requirements and immobility once deployed make it a relatively limited option if you need to move the crane frequently.

Pick-and-carry cranes, however, are highly manoeuvrable and easy to move around sites. These are ideal for moving medium- to light-weight items quickly from one place to another.

All-terrain cranes are much better at handling rugged outdoor environments and are also adaptable for quick relocation. However, these machines tend to be a little larger, making them less manoeuvrable in cramped spaces.

Lifting Capacity

Crawler cranes are great for lifting heavy loads owing to their high lifting capacity. While pick-and-carry cranes are generally suited to moderate to smaller loads, mobile all-terrain cranes are capable of handling a wide variety of loads thanks to their variable lifting capacity.

Among all three different types of cranes, there is a wide range of capacities and sizes available to suit your unique operational requirements.

Set-Up Time

Crawler cranes generally take the longest to set up due to the need to deploy them in a static position with stabilisers to ensure they don’t topple.

If you do need to move the crane regularly, a pick-and-carry crane is a good choice because it requires minimal setup and can operate quickly. However, it is not very rugged and is better suited to smaller tasks in smooth and even environments.

The all-terrain crane is also relatively quick to set up, especially compared to crawler cranes. However, its larger size makes it a slightly more cumbersome option compared to the pick-and-carry crane. Nonetheless, its superior versatility makes this crane a great option in uneven and rugged environments.

Here at Top Gun Cranes, we have a variety of small mobile cranes on offer. Whatever your situation or requirements may be, we have the right small mobile crane to suit them. Contact us now for more information.