Guide to Heavy Duty Truck Mounted Cranes

I. What Is A Heavy Duty Truck Mounted Crane

I make big lifts easy. A heavy duty truck mounted crane sits on a truck. It lifts big loads. It moves from job to job fast. It sets up fast. It saves time.

At CLW GROUP, I build and I serve. I do customized production. I do vehicle delivery. I do after-sales. I do technical consulting services. I help you pick. I help you run. I help you win.

See our cranes here: Heavy-Duty Truck-Mounted Crane Solutions. You can also view a full Mobile Crane Truck range. Need a full fleet for lifts and loads. I help with a full Material Handling Vehicle lineup. Want a compact work light unit for night jobs. I offer an Emergency Lighting Truck too: Rescue Lighting Truck for Safe Night Work.

II. Why Pick A Truck Mounted Crane

• Mobility. I go where you go.
• Versatility. I lift. I haul. I place.
• Cost. I save setup time. I cut site cost.
• Fits many jobs. I help in Construction, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Mining, Transportation Industry.

III. Types You Can Choose

• Knuckle Boom Cranes. I bend. I reach in tight space. I place with care. I do articulating crane work. I like urban construction and material handling. I love complex lifts.
• Stiff Boom Cranes. I reach long. I lift heavy. I stay simple. I suit telescopic boom truck crane work. I place big stuff. I do utility work well.
• Special use. I build recovery and towing cranes. I build forestry logging cranes. I can do custom-built solutions.

IV. How To Pick The Right Crane

• Lifting capacity & reach. I match maximum load weight. I match horizontal and vertical reach. I teach you crane load charts explained.
• Truck chassis. I look at GVWR. I check axle weight distribution and axle ratings. I set PTO requirements. I match truck chassis compatibility for Kenworth, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks, International Trucks, and Ford F-Series.
• Features. I tune hydraulic truck cranes. I set pump efficiency. I fit outrigger stability systems with good span. I add remote control crane systems. I add advanced safety systems like Load Moment Indicator, Anti-Two Block, and overload protection systems. I add attachments like grapple attachments crane, winch capabilities, personnel baskets crane, magnet attachments crane, pallet fork crane attachment, auger attachment crane, jib extensions, and crane truck counterweights.
• New or used. I explain new truck crane pricing. I show used truck mounted cranes for sale. I share used crane truck valuation. I help with resale value heavy equipment. I offer crane financing options and lease heavy duty crane truck.

V. Common Jobs I Do

• Construction & Infrastructure. I do steel fabrication and precast concrete placement. I set HVAC unit placement and generator work. I lift roofing materials & trusses. I help bridge construction cranes and infrastructure projects.
• Utility & Telecom. I do utility pole setting crane. I do line maintenance. I swap transformers and gear.
• Oil & Gas / Mining. I place pipeline components. I serve remote job site cranes. I move mining equipment transport.
• Recovery. I do heavy equipment transport and vehicle recovery.
• Industry. I solve material handling solutions and specialized industrial lifts. I work in urban environment crane trucks too.

VI. Safety, Rules, And Training

I put safety first. I use overload protection. I add emergency stop functions. I check ground conditions for cranes. I plan site specific lift planning. I watch wind speed limitations crane. I mind proximity to power lines.

I meet OSHA, ANSI, ASME, and DOT rules. I follow ANSI B30.5 mobile cranes. I do inspection requirements. I keep maintenance standards.

I train teams. I help with CDL needs. I guide NCCCO and other operator certification requirements. I back crane operator training schools. I teach rigging best practices with slings and shackles and spreader bars for lifting.

VII. Care And Long Life

I set a preventative maintenance schedule. I give a crane inspection checklist. I care for the hydraulic systems and auxiliary hydraulics. I check boom & structure integrity. I plan winterization & storage tips. I source spare parts for cranes. I do aftermarket crane upgrades. I honor warranty heavy duty cranes. I offer telematics for crane trucks with data logging crane operations. I add predictive maintenance crane. I boost fleet management for cranes and driver assist systems heavy trucks. I raise fuel efficiency crane trucks. I meet emission standards for heavy trucks. I build electric truck mounted cranes and hybrid crane truck technology. I cut noise reduction crane. I design ergonomic crane controls and vision systems for cranes.

VIII. The Market And Your ROI

Market Insights Table

I help you get more lifts in less time. I cut setup. I move fast. I boost your ROI truck mounted crane.

IX. Real Job Stories

• Utility pole install. I sent heavy duty knuckle boom crane trucks. I raised install speed by 25%. I cut labor cost per pole. I reached remote sites. I lowered site prep. The fleet of heavy-duty truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes made it easy.
• HVAC on a tall roof. I used a stiff boom crane with long telescopic boom and advanced remote control. I set all units in one day. I kept roads open. I used one small setup spot. I avoided complex rigging.

X. Brand Options And Industry Links

I work with the top names. I integrate Fassi, Palfinger, Hiab, Cargotec, Terex, Liebherr, Manitowoc, National Crane, Tadano, Effer, Demag, Zoomlion, and XCMG. I serve the Construction Industry, Utility Industry, Oil & Gas Industry, and Mining Industry. I help Rental Companies, Dealers/Distributors, and Service Technicians. I win Government Contracts too.

XI. Plan Your Lift And Route

I check ground conditions for cranes. I plan route planning for heavy haul. I get permitting for oversized loads. I manage crane truck insurance. I keep you safe near lines. I use a load moment indicator and an anti-two block system. I fit outriggers right. I place counterweights right. I read crane rigging best practices. I match site specific lift planning. I set vision systems. I add personnel baskets with care. I track wind speed limitations. I plan for cold weather crane operations and hot weather crane performance. I guard the environmental impact of cranes.

XII. Try It Now

You have a heavy lift. You need speed and safety. I can help. I bring the crane. I bring the truck. I bring the team. I bring the plan. I build to fit your job.

See a full Crane Truck line here: Crane Truck and Mobile Lifting Solutions. You can also view our broad Mobile Crane Truck range here: Mobile Crane Truck for Fast Setup. For load moves and site supply check our Material Handling Vehicle line: Material Handling Vehicles for Job Sites. Need light for night. I build a Rescue Lighting Truck too: Emergency Lighting Truck for Rescue Jobs.

XIII. My Promise

• I listen.
• I plan.
• I build.
• I deliver.
• I support.

I stand by you. I make hard lifts simple. I make your day smooth. I make your team safe.

References

• OSHA Crane Safety. https://www.osha.gov
• ANSI B30.5 Mobile Cranes. https://www.ansi.org
• NCCCO Certification. https://www.nccco.org
• Grand View Research. Mobile Crane Market
• Mordor Intelligence. Truck Mounted Crane Market