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Brief Summary as to what Hydraulics a standard "Crane Truck" Consist of?


Boom & Jib:

A Truck mounted crane is a machine that can lift and position a load to the required height. It has a boom consisting of telescopic sections that extend to lift and position a load to the desired height. The jib is a tracery structure that can be attached to the end of the boom. The jib will act as a secondary arm that provides additional reach for the crane truck by reducing the impact on the overall load.

Two-Gear Pump: A Two-Gear Pump is a critical component of a truck-mounted crane that helps to pressurize the hydraulic system. This Pump will be connected with the main pump and will help increase the efficiency of the entire system. The pump has two gears, hence its name, which is attached to each other in such a way that they rotate in opposite directions.


The Two-Gear Pump is made up of a casing, impeller, and shaft. The casing houses all these parts and also provides protection against any external elements. The impeller is mainly responsible for pumping out fluid from one chamber and filling it into another chamber after compounding it with pressure generated by the motor or engine.

Outriggers: Outriggers are retractable beams that increase the crane’s stability. They are used to extend from the sides of a crawler crane or swing stage in order to prevent tipping during loading and unloading operations.

Counterweights: The large, heavyweight used for stabilizing the crane while handling the load is called counterweight. The counterweight helps to balance out the load and keep the crane balanced, which makes it easier to control and maneuver.




Rotex Gear: The Rotex gear is the large gear located underneath the operator’s cab and operated with a joystick-type controller. This gear will allow the operator to rotate the boom to the left or right. The Rotex gear is used to adjust the angle of the boom, which can be done manually or automatically by pressing a button on the side of the gear. The Rotex gear also comes with an emergency stop button for when you need to stop quickly.

Always keep in mind:

-The crane's load capacity and safety factors.


-The weight of the load.


-The distance from the ground to where the load is to be placed.


-Where the boom will be positioned when in use.


-If there is any obstruction that could interfere with the normal operation of the crane.


-Make sure that the area you are working in is clear of all bystanders, vehicles, and equipment.


-Never operate the crane truck if it is damaged or malfunctioning in any way.


-Always ensure that the load has been properly secured to prevent it from falling off during transportation.


-Ensure that the load being carried does not exceed the rated capacity of your crane truck.



Most common/popular Crane trucks: The most common crane trucks are the articulating boom truck, the all-terrain crane, the rough-terrain crane, and the telescopic boom truck.


Articulating boom trucks are used for general construction work, as well as in power line maintenance. The boom is mounted on a turntable that allows it to be folded up when not in use. These cranes have hydraulic cylinders that move the booms around in any direction as needed.




All-terrain cranes are designed to operate on uneven terrains such as hillsides or mountainsides. They have three or more axles with tires mounted on them so they can roll over obstacles without getting stuck. All-terrain cranes often have winches mounted on top of them so they can pull heavy loads up steep grades easily without having to park nearby and walk over with tools every time something needs moving around or lifted high enough off of ground level where there's no ground clearance between vehicle body height limitations (for example: if you're trying to lift something out from underneath an overpass bridge span).




Rough-terrain cranes come in two varieties: one is a regular truck chassis with a boom mounted on top (like an articulating boom truck) but has the ability to raise and lower the cab, which allows for easier entry and exit. The other type is a vehicle that has been built from the ground up as a crane. It may be an all-terrain vehicle or an ATV (all-terrain vehicle), and it can carry itself much farther into the woods than its counterpart.


Both types of cranes have several advantages over traditional lifting equipment. For instance, they don't need to be attached to any power source, so they can be used almost anywhere. They also require less maintenance than traditional cranes do because their design allows them to operate in exceptionally dirty environments without requiring regular cleaning or maintenance checks. Trucxle Hydraulic Hub now supplies & installs truck-mounted cranes :



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