Boom Truck
Similar to cranes, boom trucks can be outfitted with a winch for lifting. It depends on the vehicle size and weight determines the type of load which could be lifted. Due to the potential of their size, cranes can traditionally raise loads which are much bigger. The advantage of boom trucks is that they are capable of being driven to work locations and are mobile that make them a lot more versatile. Moreover, a boom truck can be outfitted with a bucket and could also raise personnel as well as materials up to high locations. For instance, boom trucks are usually found raising maintenance and utility workers on a telephone pole.
Types
There are a variety of different types of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles which perform the same functions. For example, aerial work platforms that are mounted to the bed of a truck that uses hydraulic lifts may be referred to as a boom truck. Other individuals may refer to a typical utility truck used to raise workers to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck utilizes a winch or a bucket, operates on treads or wheels, they are still able to lift workers and materials vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a type of boom truck that could be utilized like a crane. Usually, these vehicles are found in hard to reach places and areas that are difficult to reach, which need a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane can raise different weights. These machines remain stationary when lifting.
Crane
Bigger cranes are large lifting devices utilized for moving materials or goods and are often used to move construction supplies also. They are common features in the the construction industry, the manufacturing industries and the transportation industries. Cranes utilize cables, chains, ropes or wires connected to a winder. The load capacity depends upon the type of crane. The highest load capacity is provided by big fixed chains.