A boom truck has many uses. For example, it can be used as a crane, a flatbed truck or a personnel hoist, lifting workers high up in the air. Thanks to its hydraulic extension that can be used for various hoists, a boom truck is a versatile vehicle. Its capacity depends on how much tonnage… Read more »
How to Find the Right Crane Rental
Are you thinking about renting a crane? What are some questions you should ask when renting cranes? There are different types of cranes that can handle different functions on job sites. Think about what you’d need a crane to do– would it be to lift and install heavy mechanical equipment, for example? Or perhaps you’re… Read more »
The Evolution of the Tower Crane
Tower cranes are responsible for some of the world’s biggest and tallest skyscrapers. After all, you can’t build things that tall without some help! Before the 1900s, cranes weren’t ubiquitous like they are now. In fact, in the 1800s for example, rudimentary tower cranes were lifting tools featuring a boom attached to a rotating base… Read more »
Here’s How You Use Crane Rentals Safely in Frigid Temperatures
Did you know the average high temperature in Boston, MA, in January is 37 degrees? Nearby Hartford, CT, is 36 degrees, and Providence, RI, is 37… in other words– it’s cold in winter in New England. Astro Crane rents cranes that are used in a variety of situations all over New England, at different times… Read more »
Should My Company Rent a Boom Truck?
When should you consider renting a boom truck? If you plan to work at a construction site and need a truck with a crane at the rear of the truck that can be used to lift heavy items, then it makes sense to rent a boom truck. If the construction site involves projects that don’t… Read more »
The Do’s and Don’ts of Operating a Crane
Crane operation is not something any person can just do without some prior instruction, training and or experience. After all, these machines can have life or death consequences if not handled properly. Therefore, it’s important to know about some do’s and don’ts of crane operating so no one dies on-site. What are some general operator… Read more »
Things to Know About Timber Crane Mats
When you use heavy machinery, such as cranes, it’s important to also use mats underneath. Crane mats are designed to support both the weight and the movement of heavy machinery. Built from high-quality, durable materials like timber, crane mats are used for support and stabilization purposes. Heavy Duty Typically, timber crane mats are made of… Read more »
An Examination of Tower Cranes
If you ever visit the downtowns of big cities like Boston, Providence or Hartford, you’re apt to see tower cranes dotting the urban skyline. Tower cranes are used to move heavy items around construction sites, so of course they’re used to construct skyscrapers in cities. Tower cranes, no matter how tall or strong, all have… Read more »
What Should You Look For in a Crane Rental Company?
Are you thinking about obtaining a crane for your next construction project? If so, buying one is almost certainly out of the question thanks to cost. Even if you decide to go with a used crane, you’re going to have to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for it in most cases. As such, you’re… Read more »
What Crane Operators Should Be Focused On At the Jobsite
What’s the worst that could happen on a job site when operating a crane? The crane operator could make a bad move that results in someone losing his or her life. That’s the worst thing that could happen. So, crane operators have to be ever-vigilant, fully aware of their surroundings and always having safety as… Read more »
