Is Your Project in Need of a Crane? Here’s How To Tell.
At first, it may seem obvious whether or not
your job or project needs a crane. If you need something
big and heavy lifted high, you use a crane, right? Otherwise, you don't need
one.
However, the reality is not that cut and dry.
Sometimes even if a project is based close to the ground, a crane might still
be your best option to move the load.
It greatly depends on how far you are moving
the object, where you are doing the lifting, and what you are lifting. Here’s
how you can tell if your project would benefit from a crane or boom truck.
What Projects Need a Crane?
For starters, if the object you need to move
is very heavy and high in the air or if you need to move a heavy object a long
distance horizontally over various worksite obstacles, then you will need to hire a crane. However, the answer is not so
certain for jobs where you only need to move an object a short distance.
Many items are so heavy they need to be counterbalanced,
and you need a lot of mechanical power to move them—more than what smaller
machinery can produce. Even if you are only moving the object a short distance,
if the item is over a certain weight, then either the laws enforced by OSHA or the laws of physics may require you to
use a crane.
What Type of Crane Do I Need?
Cranes and boom trucks come in many different sizes and specifications to get
the job done. While our cranes are very versatile and can handle many different
types of work, there, unfortunately, is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Rather, it depends on both your worksite and
the environment around your worksite. You will need to work in line with
different regulations depending on if you are in a residential area, a business
zone, etc.
Furthermore, the ground the crane is going to
be operating on matters too. If the ground is too soft or uneven for example,
then the wrong type of crane could sink or become misaligned, unbalancing the
load. Additionally, when determining the right crane to use, you need to be
aware of the load's weight, dimensions, hook-up points, balance points, etc.,
that you want to move.
In the end, many factors go into deciding
whether you need or would benefit from using a crane and, if so, what type of
crane you should hire.
How American Aerial Services Can Help
Choosing the right crane for the job might
sound very complicated, but it doesn't have to be. American
Aerial Services can help. When you call us, we will visit your job
site to determine exactly the right type of equipment you need to get the job
done right.
Lastly, we will work with your crew to ensure
everyone is fully informed on how to work safely around our crane.
Don't Delay Your Project Any Longer!
Time is money, and if you need to move a heavy
load safely, quickly, and as cheaply as possible, then a crane might be the
perfect tool for the job. Contact us at American
Aerial Services in Falmouth, ME today, and let us do the heavy
lifting for you!
