What Makes Hydraulic Cranes Different?

Hydraulic cranes are a specific type of mobile crane that use hydraulic systems to lift heavy loads. At Astro Crane, our hydraulic cranes range anywhere from 6 to 600 tons, giving us the flexibility to support projects of virtually any size or complexity.

So how do they work? The magic is in the hydraulics. Unlike mechanical cranes, which rely on gears and pulleys, hydraulic cranes use pressurized fluid to create movement. When a crane operator activates the controls, hydraulic fluid is pumped through a system of pistons and cylinders. This creates the immense force needed to lift and maneuver large, heavy objects with remarkable precision.

It’s this use of fluid pressure that makes hydraulic cranes not only incredibly powerful but also more compact and mobile than many other types of cranes. They’re often mounted on trucks or all-terrain carriers, which makes them easy to transport to and from job sites, which is especially important here in New England, where terrain and access can sometimes be tricky.

Why Contractors Choose Hydraulic Crane

One of the main reasons contractors choose hydraulic cranes is their versatility. Whether you’re lifting HVAC units onto a rooftop, moving steel beams for a commercial build, or placing trusses in a tight residential space, a hydraulic crane can adapt to the job.

But just having access to a crane isn’t enough, and that’s where we come in. At Astro Crane, we offer crane rental options that fit your specific needs, as well as crane operating and crane lifting services.

Contact us to get started.

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Recently, representatives from Liebherr, who make the awesome LTM 1500-8.1 crane, came in to show us how to operate this crane, which will be used for work on wind farms, high rises, enable to fix other cranes, and so much more. In fact, this crane will be able to do work on buildings like the Harbor Towers, pictured right.

Check out some of the specifications and videos of this crane in action and just imagine what it will be able to do for your business.

And make sure to like us on Facebook to see more photos and more information on the LTM 1500.

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AstroCRANE is proud to introduce its 600-ton Liebherr crane to its already impressive line of serviceable cranes. The new Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 all-terrain mobile crane instantly becomes the largest hydraulic crane in New England. It’s able to extend its boom around 500 feet in height and reach across over 300 feet, making it one of the world’s longest telescopic booms. Oh, and it can do so while lifting hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of equipment.

This crane will be able to serve and reach the majority of buildings in Boston and New England.

Matt Wright, project manager at AstroCRANE, said the crane will do work on wind farms, transformers, bridges, power plants, and will be able to lift and install rooftop generators and HVAC units throughout Massachusetts and the rest of New England.

The crane will also help service other large cranes in the area.

“We just want to be able to take care of anything,” Wright added.

And with this machine, there won’t be much that can’t be taken care of in New England.

Want to see the biggest crane in New England in full demonstration?

On June 24-26, a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, AstroCRANE will be showing off and demonstrating the gigantic crane from Liebherr. Send a Facebook message to AstroCRANE’s Facebook Page if you want to come down and attend, so they can make accommodations down at their headquarters, located at 200 Codman Hill Road in Boxborough, Mass.

Representatives from Liebherr, the German crane and large equipment manufacturer, will be on site for an orientation of their massive machine, showing the crane’s full range of capabilities.

All are encouraged to stop by and check out this massive crane in action. It’ll be free for the public to stop by and watch when demonstrations and orientations are going on, just inform AstroCRANE that you’ll be coming so they can make safety arrangements.

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