Boom Truck
Like cranes, boom trucks could be equipped with a winch for lifting. It depends on the vehicle weight and size determines the type of cargo that could be raised. Because of the capability of their size, cranes can normally raise a lot bigger loads. The advantage of boom trucks is that they are mobile and can be driven to work areas which make them much more versatile. Moreover, a boom truck could be outfitted with a bucket and could also lift personnel as well as supplies up to high locations. For instance, boom trucks are normally found raising utility and maintenance workers on a telephone pole.
Kinds
Boom Trucks come in many varieties. Sometimes, the term "boom truck" is used synonymously used with other vehicles that perform other similar functions. For instance, aerial work platforms which are mounted to the bed of a truck which utilizes hydraulic lifts can be referred to as a boom truck. Other people can call a standard utility truck used to raise employees to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck uses a winch or a bucket, operates on treads or wheels, they could still lift workers and supplies vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a kind of boom truck which can be used like a crane. Normally, these kinds of vehicles are found in hard to reach places and areas that are difficult to reach, that require a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane can lift various weights. These types of equipment remain in position when lifting.
Crane
Bigger cranes are large lifting devices utilized for moving goods or materials and are normally used to move construction materials too. They are common features in the the transportation industries, in the construction industry and the manufacturing industries. Cranes utilize chains, cables, ropes or wires connected to a winder. The load capacity depends on the type of crane. The highest load capacity is provided by large fixed chains.