Knuckle Boom Crane
Within Europe, Knuckle boom cranes have been very popular, as the streets are usually narrow. There are a lot greater restrictions on trucks in Europe than there are within North America also.
Knuckle boom cranes have taken some time to break into the material handling market in North America, but today, more business owners and more contractors are familiar with the advantages of knuckle boom cranes and therefore, the demand for this machine has increased a lot.
Benefits of Knuckle Boom Technology
An articulated crane or a knuckle boom is similar in looks to a regular crane. The main difference is that the boom bends at the knuckle in the middle, like a finger, thus the name. This equipment extends a long way but is could also fold down to a compact size. These are a few of the advantages of utilizing a knuckle boom over a stiff-boom or telescopic crane.
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The knuckle boom provides an increased payload as it is lighter to run and more compact. These cranes offer a lower profile also. In order to move loads farther, a stiff-boom crane has to be extended higher. A knuckle boom offers horizontal extensions which allow it to reach longer distances at a lower height.
A telescopic crane was required more in the past to carry out numerous tasks. These jobs are capable of being completed now utilizing an articulated crane because of the long reaches that compete with telescopic cranes. The reach of knuckle booms has increased in the past decade. Some models could extend as far as 92' or 28 meters and even higher.
One of the main benefits of the knuckle boom crane is the accurate control the operators have over their cargo. Loads can be positioned with much greater efficiency on the ground or on the roof or on higher floors of buildings. Last of all, knuckle boom crane are easy to maneuver around tricky obstacles on a jobsite and therefore, are really versatile.