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Different Types of Cranes, Explained

Elevate Crane Rentals and Rigging Services is proud to provide the Oklahoma City area with a variety of different cranes to fit every heavy lifting need. In this blog post, we discuss some of the many types of cranes we offer, as well as their benefits and drawbacks. Our fleet of state-of-the-art cranes is fit to service a variety of different industries, including oil and gas, private and municipal construction, HVAC, and more. Get in touch with our team of certified crane technicians today to discuss how Elevate can provide your construction project with safe, dependable, and capable crane and rigging services.

MOBILE CRANES

Our fleet of mobile cranes offer greater stability and easier transportation than standard cranes, with little to no setup required.

Carry-Deck Cranes

Carry-deck cranes are smaller, four-wheel cranes featuring a 360° rotating boom. Carry-deck cranes are great for transporting materials around any job site, saving valuable time and labor. They offer power, maneuverability, and versatility at a small size, making them perfect for navigating confined spaces.

Crawler Cranes

Unlike carry-deck cranes, which are wheeled, crawler cranes are built on an undercarriage fitted with a pair of rubber trackers. While this makes them less multi-directional than carry-deck cranes, it does give them the advantage of being usable on soft ground without sinking. In addition to classic crawler cranes, Elevate also offers telecrawlers, which feature a telescopic arm that allows for higher maneuverability and even greater all-terrain use.

Truck-Mounted Cranes

Truck-mounted cranes are comprised of a carrier (the truck itself) and a boom (the arm). Truck-mounted cranes have greater mobility and affordability compared to other mobile or fixed crane options.They are able to travel on roads, require no setup, and can be used for many different purposes, such as electric line maintenance and construction, transmission and distribution, tree trimming, and more.

FIXED CRANES

Fixed cranes exchange the mobility of mobile cranes for the ability to lift larger loads and reach greater heights.

Overhead Cranes

Also known as bridge cranes, overhead cranes are one of the most popular varieties of crane rentals that we offer. Overhead cranes are moveable cranes that consist of parallel runways with a travelling bridge and a hoist spanning the gap. They are typically used for manufacturing or maintenance applications, thanks to their high-lifting capabilities and multi-directional movement. Overhead cranes are a versatile, ergonomic, and dependable crane rental option.

Jib Cranes

Jib cranes feature a horizontal arm that supports a moveable hoist fixed to a wall or floor-mounted pillar. They can transport materials in semi-circles (180°) or full circles (360°), making them perfect for handing off materials to nearby workstations. Jib cranes maximize space utilization and have considerable carrying capacities. Jib cranes are also economical and versatile — they can even serve as auxiliary devices under an overhead crane. Featuring wall-mounted and free-standing options, our collection of jib cranes are perfect for smaller work sites requiring repetitive overhead lifting.

In this blog post, we discussed only a few of the many crane types featured in our fleet at Elevate Crane Rentals and Rigging Services in Oklahoma City. To learn more about our varieties of cranes and other heavy lifting equipment, get in touch with us now for a consultation and custom quote.