Is Your Project in Need of a Crane? Here’s How To Tell.

 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!