AssetTrader Buying Guide to Cranes

Functionality and Use

Cranes have a high level of functionality and are incredibly important for use in many construction projects.

Importantly in order for the crane to be completely stable, the net of all moments around the hinge point or fulcram must equal 0.

In practice the rated load (US) is a value less than that which would cause the crane to tip - normally 75% to tipping weight. For cranes supported by outriggers this is increased to 85%.