A boom crane has a long fixed or hydraulic arm that’s used to move large objects in construction. Boom cranes are versatile and efficient, so they’re ubiquitous. You might have seen them in use unloading cargo at ports, for example. What are some reasons to use a boom crane?When you have something very heavy to… Read more »
Category: Boom Trucks
What Can Renters Do With a Boom Truck?
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 »
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 »
Boom Trucks Vs. Construction Cranes
There are different types of cranes. When most people think of cranes, they imagine the huge ones helping to build skyscrapers somewhere downtown in a large city like Boston, right? But there are actually plenty of different types of cranes, and they’re used for different types of jobs. For instance, there are boom trucks. These… Read more »
The Advantages of Renting a Boom Truck
What are boom trucks? They’re a type of craning and transport unit. Similar in design to a flatbed truck, they typically come with a rear mounted boom crane, which can lift and place various kinds of loads. Some come with things like a 20,000 ft/lb hydraulic auger. Most modern boom trucks are user-friendly, with wireless… Read more »
