Crane Truck
Japanese Name
くれーんしゃ
kureensha
Description
- A crane truck is a vehicle equipped with a crane for lifting heavy objects.
- It combines a truck chassis with a rotating crane arm.
- Crane trucks are commonly used at construction sites.
- They lift and move materials such as steel, concrete, and machinery.
- Hydraulic systems control the crane’s movement and lifting power.
- Stabilizing outriggers are deployed to maintain balance during operation.
- Crane trucks allow flexible transport and lifting in one vehicle.
- They improve efficiency and safety in heavy-duty work.
History
- Early cranes were operated by human or animal power.
- Simple cranes were used in ancient Greece and Rome.
- The development of hydraulic systems advanced crane technology.
- Mobile cranes appeared in the early 20th century.
- Mounting cranes on trucks increased mobility and convenience.
- Post-war construction growth increased demand for crane trucks.
- Modern cranes use advanced hydraulics and electronic controls.
- Today, crane trucks are essential in construction and logistics.
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