Boom Truck
Similar to cranes, boom trucks could be outfitted with a winch for lifting. It depends on the vehicle size and weight determines the type of load that could be raised. Due to the potential of their size, cranes can usually raise much bigger loads. The advantage of boom trucks is that they are mobile and can be driven to work locations that make them a lot more versatile. Moreover, a boom truck could be equipped with a bucket and can also lift supplies as well as workers up to high locations. Like for example, boom trucks are commonly found lifting maintenance and utility workers on a telephone pole.
Kinds
There are a variety of different kinds of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles which perform similar functions. For example, aerial work platforms that are mounted to the bed of a truck that uses hydraulic lifts can be called a boom truck. Other individuals might refer to a standard utility truck utilized to raise employees to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck operates on treads or wheels, uses a bucket or a winch, they could still lift employees and supplies vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
The boom truck crane is utilized like a crane but is classed as a boom truck. Normally, these 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 could raise different weights. These machinery remain stationary when lifting.
Crane
Bigger cranes are big lifting devices utilized for transporting goods or materials and are usually utilized to transport construction materials as well. They are common features in the the construction industry, the manufacturing industries and the transportation industries. Cranes use cables, chains, 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.