Boom Truck
Similar to cranes, boom trucks can be equipped with a winch for lifting. It depends on the vehicle weight and size determines the type of load that can be raised. Because of the potential of their size, cranes can traditionally lift loads that are much larger. The benefit of boom trucks is that they are mobile and can be driven to work locations that make them much more versatile. Furthermore, a boom truck can be outfitted with a bucket and could also raise supplies as well as employees up to high places. For example, boom trucks are usually found lifting maintenance and utility staff on a telephone pole.
Kinds
There are a variety of different kinds of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles that carry out the same functions. Like for example, aerial work platforms that are mounted to the bed of a truck which uses hydraulic lifts could be referred to as a boom truck. Other people could refer to a typical utility truck used to lift employees to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck utilizes a winch or a bucket, operates on wheels or treads, they are still able to lift workers and materials vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a kind of boom truck that can be used like a crane. Usually, these vehicles are found in areas that are difficult to reach and hard to reach places, which require a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane could lift different weights. These machinery remain stationary when lifting.
Crane
Bigger cranes are large lifting devices used for moving materials or goods and are often utilized to transport construction supplies also. They are common features in the the construction industry, the manufacturing industries and the transportation industries. Cranes utilize ropes, wires, cables or chains connected to a winder. The load capacity depends upon the crane type. The highest load capacity is provided by large fixed chains.