Truck Crane: Definition, Classification, and Selection Guide

In fields such as construction engineering, equipment installation, and emergency rescue, the truck crane has become the primary equipment for various lifting operations due to its advantages of flexibility, convenient transfer, and high operational efficiency. Our company is dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of high-quality truck cranes, providing customers with safe and reliable mobile lifting solutions.

What is a Truck Crane?

A truck crane is a wheeled crane that mounts a lifting device onto a truck chassis, combining road driving capability with on-site lifting functions. The chassis is driven by an automotive engine, with travel speeds reaching 70-90 km/h, allowing for rapid transfer to different job sites.
Based on boom structure, they can be divided into lattice booms and telescopic booms. Among these, the telescopic boom type has become the market mainstream due to its convenient operation and wide working range.

Performance Features of Truck Cranes

Flexible Mobility: Adopting a truck chassis design, it can drive normally on ordinary roads and transfer quickly, significantly improving equipment utilization rates.

Strong Lifting Capacity: Maximum lifting capacities range from a few tons to hundreds of tons, meeting various needs from small equipment installation to large component lifting.

Wide Working Range: Full boom extension can reach tens of meters, and with the addition of a jib, maximum lifting heights can exceed 100 meters.

Simple and Efficient Operation: Utilizing hydraulic drive and electro-hydraulic proportional control technology, equipped with safety devices such as load moment limiters and height limiters.

Strong Adaptability: Equipped with retractable outriggers for stable support under different ground conditions; various operating attachments are optional.

Structural Composition of Truck Cranes

Truck Chassis: Provides reliable driving power, ensuring driving stability and safety.

Turntable: Connected to the chassis via a slewing bearing, allowing for 360-degree full-revolution operations.

Boom: A box-type telescopic boom structure made of high-strength steel, achieving multi-stage extension via hydraulic cylinders.

Hoisting Mechanism: Composed of a hydraulic motor, gearbox, drum, and wire rope to perform hook lifting movements.

Luffing Mechanism: Changes the boom elevation angle via a luffing cylinder to adjust working radius and lifting height.

Slewing Mechanism: Drives the smooth rotation of the upper structure for precise positioning of the lifting location.

Outrigger System: Extends to support the ground during operation, ensuring stability during lifting.

Hydraulic System: Adopts a load-sensing hydraulic system to achieve energy saving and precise control.

Control System: Uses PLC or integrated control systems; wireless remote control is optional for remote operation.

Application Areas of Truck Cranes

Construction Engineering: Building construction, bridge erection, workshop installation, equipment lifting.

Equipment Installation: Positioning and installation of large machinery, industrial equipment, and power facilities.

Emergency Rescue: Emergency response for earthquakes, fires, and traffic accidents.

Port Logistics: Cargo handling, container lifting, ship repair.

Municipal Maintenance: Streetlight installation, bridge inspection, landscaping projects.

Petrochemical: Refining unit maintenance, pipeline laying, equipment replacement.

Technical Parameters and Customization Capabilities

Our company produces truck cranes covering various models from 8 tons to 300 tons and above. Typical technical parameters are as follows:

Maximum Lifting Capacity: 8-300 tons and above

Boom Length: Full boom length 20-80 meters; jib optional

Maximum Lifting Height: Up to 100 meters or more

Travel Speed: 70-90 km/h

Outrigger Span: Transverse 5-8 meters, Longitudinal 5-7 meters

Control Method: Hydraulic pilot control or electro-hydraulic proportional control

We can provide full-process customized services ranging from equipment selection to operator training based on customer operating conditions and road requirements.

As the core equipment for mobile lifting operations, the performance and safety of truck cranes are directly related to project progress and operational efficiency. With years of technical accumulation, we are committed to providing customers with high-performance, highly reliable truck crane products.

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