A truck-mounted crane is a heavy-duty device with a telescopic arm mounted onto the back of a commercial or pickup truck. Many contractors choose to use this machinery rather than a free-standing option due to the unique benefits they offer. Use the following guide to learn more about truck-mounted crane installations to find out whether they would be helpful on your job site.

Why Contractors Need Truck-Mounted Crane Installations

1. Easy Site Accessibility

Unlike a free-standing tower crane, a truck-mounted option is provides easier maneuverability. They can travel across the uneven terrain of a construction site, allowing access to parts of the site that are difficult to get to. Because these trucks are mobile, you don’t have to work around them and can move them to let other equipment through.

2. Cost-Effective Installation & Use

A truck-mounted crane installation is relatively affordable, especially if you already have the vehicle. However, this piece of equipment will still be much more cost-effective than a freestanding crane if you need to purchase a new truck.

A freestanding machine requires more capital to use since you must install support pads or lay a foundation. However, a truck doesn’t require the same support system on uneven or soft dirt construction sites like traditional devices do. Unlike truck-mounted cranes, a large team is also needed to assemble freestanding machines.

4. Faster Schedules

Truck-mounted devices will save you time because they don’t require special set up. Their mobility allows you to drive them onto a site and get started on a project immediately. With these machines, you don’t need to move equipment to and from a static location for lifting since the truck can drive to wherever the lifting is needed.

5. Heavy Load Capability

Though they are smaller in size than traditional cranes, truck-mounted versions have an impressive lift capability. They come with stabilizers that keep the crane steady while working with particularly heavy loads. These machines can lift anywhere from 14.5 tons to about 1,300 tons depending on the installation.

The factory-trained technicians at Kranz Body Co. offer truck-mounted crane installation for clients throughout St. Louis, MO, and the surrounding areas. For more than 150 years, they have been staying up-to-date on the latest cutting-edge truck equipment. When you need a new part, you can turn to their expansive inventory of truck parts and accessories from name-brand manufacturers. Visit their website for more information, or call (314) 776-3787 to request an estimate.