You'll need to find one that fits your needs. Then you'll get a quote. That's it! You can then arrange payment and delivery details with the crane hire company of your choice – they will deliver it straight to your site or collect it from there for return by a specified date. Look at this site for more information about important factors to consider when hiring a crane.
Types of Cranes Used in Construction Site Crane: Also known as a Foundry Crane, it is used to lift heavy pieces of equipment or materials into place. They are less common in construction than gantry cranes due to their weight and size. It has two lifting jacks that can lift loads up to 500 lbs (227 kg).
The most common types of site cranes include the following:
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A top-lift crane for lifting heavy components on the tops of buildings. It can lift up to 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs)
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An overhead crane for lifting large objects such as building slabs or concrete foundations. The overhead crane is also commonly referred to as an overhead derrick.It can lift up to 2,500 kg (5,500 lbs)
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A platform crane for moving heavy objects such as large panels, beams and pipes.
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A ropeway crane for lifting transporting materials between floors or above the ground. It is commonly used in warehouses where materials need to be transferred from one floor to another.