Mobile cranes offer a wide variety of benefits, such as ‘pick and carry’ features and being able to get into tight corners.

Contrary to popular belief, there is more than one type of mobile crane. If you are interested in hiring a mobile crane for your next project, you can use this article to brush up on your mobile crane knowledge to determine which option would be best for you and your needs.

As experts in mobile and crane truck hire in Sydney, allow us to share our knowledge with you.

Carry Deck Cranes

Carry deck cranes are innovations of pick and carry cranes that became popular in the 1980s. Carry deck cranes are very similar but have a few tweaks and upgrades, making them more convenient for modern needs. Their small stature makes them very handy for a wide range of applications on construction sites.

Crawler Cranes

Crawler cranes are another popular choice. Instead of wheels, they use tracks to make their way around the construction site. This is good for difficult terrain, but turning is not always easy.

Some crawler cranes have an attached telescopic arm that allows them to change their size, making them highly adaptable on many terrains. However, unlike carry decks, crawlers are best used for long-term projects due to their bulkiness, special set-up and need to be transported from site to site.

Floating Cranes

Floating cranes allow mobility out at sea or on lakes. They are most commonly used in oil rig projects. These types of cranes have a long, rich history and there are several different types.

Rough Terrain Crane

Many construction sites offer less than ideal terrains. In these cases, you may need to use a rough terrain crane that is similar to a crawler but has tires and four-wheel drive. Most also have outriggers to improve mobility as well as balance.

Crane Trucks

Crane trucks or truck-mounted cranes are cranes that are attached to a truck. Their main appeal is their mobility and their ability to travel on roads easily.

Are you interested in hiring a mobile crane, including crane truck hire in Sydney? Here at Top Gun Cranes, we offer a wide range of different mobile cranes and other access equipment. Please feel free to get in touch with us on 02 9675 1799.