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This section provides a list of the top 10 Truck Mounted Crane manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Truck Mounted Crane, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）

: Xuzhou Xugong Truck-mounted Crane Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 55 Tuolanshan Road, Economic and Technological Development Zone, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Company Overview

Xuzhou XCMG Truck-Mounted Crane Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of XCMG Group. It has always been committed to the research and development, manufacturing and marketing services of truck-mounted cranes, bridge inspection vehicles, aerial work vehicles and tow trucks. There are 4 categories, more than 40 series and more than 400 models of products. Among them, the market share of truck-mounted cranes has remained above 50% for 10 consecutive years, and exceeded 61% in 2019. Bridge inspection vehicles are firmly at the forefront of the industry, and the comprehensive technology of products has reached the international advanced level. Aerial work vehicles form three major product groups: folding arms, telescopic arms, and mixed arms. Tow trucks have a full range of product models, and the sales of large-tonnage products continue to lead in China. As a high-tech enterprise in the National Torch Program, XCMG truck-mounted cranes have profound technical accumulation. The R&D team of more than 150 people, led by 2 doctors and 55 masters, relies on the XCMG National Technology Center and joins forces with Jiangsu Xuzhou Engineering Machinery Research Institute. While building basic R&D systems such as key technology research, component reliability testing, and product performance testing, it has also built a product R&D platform marked by a three-dimensional design system, a mechanical analysis system with independent intellectual property rights, and a product data management system. The company presided over the drafting of the national standard "Safety Requirements for Cranes and Truck-Mounted Cranes", the industry standards "Truck-Mounted Cranes" and "Bridge Inspection Vehicles", and presided over the revision of the industry standard "Truck-Mounted Crane Transport Vehicles". It has 278 valid authorized patents, including 60 authorized invention patents. The arc arm truck-mounted crane, the world's largest bridge inspection vehicle, and the largest tonnage tow truck in China were all born from XCMG Truck-Mounted Cranes, firmly occupying the technical commanding heights of the lifting special vehicle industry. After more than ten years of continuous breakthroughs and self-improvement, XCMG Truck-Mounted has formed a complete set of management and operation models in line with the world. Advanced manufacturing and testing equipment, combined with production processes, and supplemented by lean management and control methods such as SAP, SRM, and MES, ensure that the company's core technological advantages can be smoothly transformed. The effectively operating "ISO9001-2000 Quality Certification System", "Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety Management Certification System" and "3C Certification" and other systems ensure that the company is always in a steady, healthy and sustainable development. All core transmission components of products with independent intellectual property rights are self-made, and the annual output of special-purpose vehicle products exceeds 18,000 units. With the group's strong brand, capital, channels and other resource advantages, the company has established a marketing system and service network covering the whole country, set up 33 offices and more than 90 service stations, and can provide full life cycle services to users across the country in a timely and effective manner. While deepening the domestic market, XCMG Truck has set its sights on the world, relying on the overseas offices of the group's import and export companies to actively expand the international market and sell the company's products to more than 100 countries and regions. The company's production system consists of five units: structure plant (structural parts production unit), machining plant (core parts production unit), painting unit (parts painting and whole machine painting production unit), vehicle plant (truck crane assembly unit), special vehicle plant (special vehicle assembly unit). In addition, the company has completed the layout of advanced production lines such as truck crane assembly line, painting production line, welding processing production line and core parts production line.

: SANY Palfinger Special Vehicle Equipment Co., Ltd.

Address: Sany Industrial Park, No. 189 Huanghe Road, Economic Development Zone, Rudong County, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: http://www.sanypalfinger.com

Company Overview

Sany Palfinger Special Vehicle Equipment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Sany Palfinger") was established in 2012 as a joint venture between Sany Heavy Industry and Palfinger Group with a registered capital of RMB 300 million. In November 2014, Sany Palfinger officially started production and operation, with its headquarters located in Nantong, Jiangsu. The company focuses on the research, development, manufacturing and sales of various special vehicles such as truck-mounted cranes and aerial work vehicles. Sany Palfinger adheres to the business philosophy of "exceeding customer expectations and leading the development of the industry", relying on the strong human and technical support of both parent companies, using advanced process technology, deeply cultivating domestic and foreign customer needs, creating high-quality and high-performance products, and providing customers with reliable, safe, labor-saving and efficient operations. The company has established more than 100 sales outlets, more than 60 service outlets and parts centers across the country, forming a sales and service network covering the whole country, which can provide customers with timely and efficient quality services. At the same time, relying on the overseas distribution network of the two parent companies of Sany and Palfinger, the products cover more than 100 countries and regions.

: Shijiazhuang Coal Mining Machinery Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 167, Yuxiang Street, Luancheng District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province

Company website: http://www.smjgs.com

Company Overview

Shijiazhuang Coal Mine Machinery Co., Ltd. was formerly known as Shijiazhuang Coal Mine Machinery Factory of the Ministry of Coal Industry. It is a national second-level enterprise approved by the State Council. The company was founded in 1939 and has a history of more than 80 years. In 1957, it moved from Tonghua City, Jilin Province to Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. In 1998, it was reformed into a company system. It is now a state-owned joint venture company with Jizhong Energy Group and China Coal Energy Group as its shareholders. The company has a registered capital of 240 million yuan, total assets of 2.5 billion yuan, and covers an area of 420,000 square meters. There are more than 1,400 employees, including more than 500 professional and technical personnel of various types, more than 50 doctors and masters, and 10 technical experts have successively enjoyed government subsidies from the State Council. The company has established the National Energy Coal Mining Machinery Equipment R&D (Experimental) Center, Hebei Coal Mine Machinery Engineering Technology Innovation Center, Hebei Industrial Design Center, and Hebei Enterprise Technology Center, and the center has several professional research institutes. The company has several production plants of about 40,000 square meters, with advanced production equipment such as laser cutting machines, welding robots, CNC machine tools, special vehicle assembly lines, coating lines, and a large-scale comprehensive product test field, and has the ability to develop, manufacture and test large, heavy and intelligent electromechanical equipment. The company has successively passed ISO9001 quality management, environment, occupational health and safety management, five-star after-sales service and other system certifications and "CCC" and "MA" product certifications. The company's products mainly include three major sectors: coal mining equipment, special vehicles, and exploration equipment. Coal mining equipment mainly includes: mining and supporting equipment such as tunneling machines, anchor boring machines, and anchor drilling vehicles, underground auxiliary transportation equipment such as monorail cranes, rail cars, and rack rail cars, tunnel maintenance equipment such as tunnel repair machines, and advanced detection equipment such as hydraulic tunnel drilling machines; special vehicles include truck-mounted cranes and sanitation vehicles, and truck-mounted cranes mainly include straight arm and folding arm series hydraulic cranes, ship-mounted, trenchless, wood grabbing, and special operation hydraulic cranes. Sanitation vehicles mainly include more than 60 varieties in three series: road sweeping, garbage collection and transportation, and cleaning and dust suppression. Exploration equipment mainly includes engineering drilling rigs, oil drilling rigs, water source drilling rigs and supporting mud pumps, drilling towers, etc. The company's products are widely used in industries and fields such as coal, geology, petroleum, transportation, construction, forestry, and environmental sanitation. The company adheres to the concept of honest management and sincere service, and adheres to the quality policy of "developing enterprises with science and technology, creating well-known brands, continuous improvement, and satisfying customers". It has long been committed to the technical research and development and product innovation of my country's coal machinery equipment, truck cranes, sanitation vehicles and exploration equipment, and has made outstanding contributions to my country's energy development and construction, transportation, and environmental protection. The company has long-term and extensive cooperation with colleges and universities such as Tsinghua University, Beijing Institute of Technology, China University of Mining and Technology, as well as foreign companies in Germany, Finland, etc., and has successively undertaken national "863" and national key research and development projects, hosted or participated in the formulation of a number of industry standards, and a number of technologies have obtained national patents.

: Tai'an Furukawa Truck-mounted Crane Co., Ltd.

Address: Tai'an High-tech Industrial Development Zone, Shandong Province

Company website: http://www.unic.com.cn

Company Overview

Furukawa UNIC is a subsidiary of the Furukawa Group, which has contributed many products and technologies to the metallurgical industry since the 19th century. Since its establishment in 1946, Furukawa UNIC has evolved from a small crane manufacturer to one of the most reliable truck crane manufacturers in Japan. To date, Furukawa UNIC has occupied more than 50% of the market share in Japan, and the total sales of crane products have exceeded 400,000 units worldwide. Over the past few decades, Furukawa has won a reputation for quality and credibility worldwide with its strong independent R&D system and sufficient self-production and processing capabilities. Reliability: Furukawa has set a record of more than 400,000 units sold worldwide and has a 50% market share in the Japanese domestic market. Adaptability: Furukawa can respond quickly to market demand, and we can realize highly customized product types according to the actual needs of users. High quality: With the background of ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification, we also provide users with high-level product quality under a high-level production management environment.

: Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 361, Yinpen South Road, Changsha City, Hunan Province (Zhonglian Science and Technology Park)

Company website: http://www.zoomlion.com

Company Overview

Founded in 1992, Zoomlion is mainly engaged in the research and development and manufacturing of high-tech equipment such as construction machinery and agricultural machinery, as well as new building materials. Its leading products cover 18 categories, 105 product series, and 636 models. It is an A+H-share listed company in the industry, with a registered capital of 8.678 billion yuan and total assets of 133 billion yuan. Zoomlion is an enterprise incubated from the National Research Institute and a setter of industry standards. It has 8 major national scientific research and innovation platforms, with an R&D investment intensity of over 8%; it has applied for a total of 16,120 patents, including 6,919 invention patents; the company has successively led and participated in the formulation and revision of 527 national, industry and group standards, and 27 international standards, standing at the commanding heights of global industry technology. Zoomlion's manufacturing bases are distributed all over the world. In China, it has formed 14 major parks, including Zoomlion Science and Technology Park, Zoomlion Lugu Industrial Park, Zoomlion Wangcheng Industrial Park, Zoomlion Quantang Industrial Park, Zoomlion Guanxi Industrial Park, Zoomlion Hanshou Industrial Park, Zoomlion Deshan Industrial Park, Zoomlion Jinshi Industrial Park, Zoomlion Yuanjiang Industrial Park, Zoomlion Weinan Industrial Park, Zoomlion Huayin (Huashan) Industrial Park, Zoomlion Shanghai (Songjiang) Industrial Park, Zoomlion Wuhu Industrial Park, and Zoomlion Kaifeng Industrial Park. Overseas, it has the Italian CIFA Industrial Park, the German M-TEC Industrial Park, the German WILBERT Industrial Park, the Indian Industrial Park, the Brazilian Industrial Park, and the China-Belarus Industrial Park. It will also build new factories in Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Zoomlion has covered more than 100 countries and regions around the world, and has market layouts along the "Belt and Road". Its products are exported to high-end markets such as the Middle East, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Russia, Europe, the United States, and Australia. The company has established branches and subsidiaries in nearly 20 countries around the world, including East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe. It has invested in industrial parks in Italy, Germany, Brazil, India, and Belarus, and plans to build new factories in Turkey and Saudi Arabia. It has also established more than 50 permanent offices around the world. With the UAE and Brazil as the center, it is gradually establishing a global logistics network and spare parts supply system. As a scientific research institute-converted enterprise, Zoomlion has continuously promoted reforms, formed a benign system and mechanism in which scientific research supports industry and industry feeds back scientific research, and has become a model for the reform of state-owned scientific research institutes; as a listed company that has established a modern enterprise system, Zoomlion has participated in the reform, reorganization, and transformation of traditional state-owned enterprises through restructuring and mergers and acquisitions, implanted new mechanisms and new technologies in old enterprises, and achieved both economic and social benefits. In the new round of reforms after the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee, Zoomlion's institutional innovation was established as a "sample" of mixed ownership by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. Zoomlion has pioneered the integration of overseas resources in China's construction machinery industry; using capital leverage, it has integrated high-quality assets worldwide, achieved rapid expansion, and built a global manufacturing, sales, and service network. So far, Zoomlion has successively acquired British company Prologis, Italian company CIFA, German company M-tec, Dutch company Raxtar and German company Wilbert, all of which have achieved good results. Among them, the acquisition of Italian company CIFA, a concrete machinery manufacturer, in 2008 made the company a pioneer and leader in the internationalization of Chinese construction machinery. This merger and integration has also entered Harvard University classroom as a classic case. Zoomlion's predecessor was the former Changsha Construction Machinery Research Institute of the Ministry of Construction. With more than 60 years of technological accumulation, it is the birthplace of Chinese construction machinery technology. Inheriting the technical heritage and industry mission of national scientific research institutes, Zoomlion has continuously launched products, technologies and overall solutions that help customers succeed through technological innovation. The leading position of construction machinery technology is stable; agricultural machinery has developed high-end agricultural machinery equipment such as large tractors and large high-efficiency combine harvesters, leading domestic agricultural machinery equipment to move towards high-end and develop in the direction of "smart agriculture and precision agriculture". The company is the secretariat of the ISO/TC96 Crane Technical Committee of the International Organization for Standardization, and the domestic counterpart of the Mobile Crane and Tower Crane Technical Committee. It participates in the formulation and revision of international standards on behalf of China. It has formulated and revised more than 300 national/industry standards to promote technological progress in the industry. In the process of internationalization, Zoomlion has continuously innovated and enriched the cultural connotation of "sincerity without rest, broad and profound". In the process of overseas resource integration, Zoomlion has won the recognition and welcome of the international community with the concept of "inclusiveness, rules, responsibility, co-creation and sharing", and refreshed the international image of Chinese enterprises going global. Since its listing, Zoomlion has ranked among the top in comprehensive performance among listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen.

: Dongfeng Huashen Automobile Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 7, Jieda Road, Industrial New District, Zhangwan District, Shiyan City, Hubei Province

Company website: http://www.dongfengvasoltruck.com/

Company Overview

Dongfeng Huashen Automobile Co., Ltd. was established on December 29, 2017, with registered address in Shiyan City, Hubei Province, registered capital of 543 million yuan, and more than 1,700 employees. The company inherits Dongfeng's understanding and accumulation of the commercial vehicle market, customers, and technology, and creates Dongfeng's new generation of commercial vehicle brand-Huashen. Huashen brand is one of the three major commercial vehicle brands of Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (Dongfeng, Chenglong, Huashen). Huashen brand takes "maturity, reliability, and professionalism" as its core concept. Mature, using mature technology, mature assembly, mature structure, mature key component route; reliable, reliable quality, reliable operation, reliable service; professional, with professional solutions to meet customers' professional needs. The company has three major product platforms, covering four major series of heavy, medium and light special vehicles, engineering vehicles, tractors, and trucks, providing customers with "more, faster, better, more economical, and more refreshing" traditional energy and new energy vehicle solutions, and its products are widely used in road transportation, engineering construction, municipal sanitation, special operations and other fields. The company is a national civilized unit, a national high-tech enterprise, and has built a Hubei provincial enterprise technology center.

: Jiangsu Hongchang Tianma Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 2, Qinyou South Road, Industrial Park, Guangling District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: http://www.hctm.com.cn/

Company Overview

After 30 years of ups and downs, Hebei Xinhongchang Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd. has become an open, inclusive, self-reliant and internationally-focused technology-innovative enterprise group under the guidance of the development strategy of "global market, international standards, world brands, and Chinese quality manufacturing". Its business covers the research and development and manufacturing of truck-mounted cranes, engineering dump trucks, and cold chain logistics equipment, the research and application of aluminum-magnesium alloy materials, and financial leasing services and management consulting services. Xinhongchang Heavy Industry Group is a strategic partner of major Chinese heavy truck manufacturers, and its customers include construction engineering, equipment installation, railways, coal mines, national defense, and power. Xinhongchang takes technological innovation and management reform as the driving force for development, and has innovatively developed a number of products with independent intellectual property rights that represent China's high-tech level. The market has expanded from China to more than 30 countries and regions in the world, including Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Russia, Eastern Europe, and Africa. The product brands "Hongchang Tianma" and "SUNHUNK" are well-known at home and abroad.

: Tadano (Beijing) Technology and Trade Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 1902, Huateng Building, No. 302, Jinsong 3rd District, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Company website: http://www.tadano.com.cn

Company Overview

It was founded by Masuo Tadano in 1919. In 1948, Tadano Iron Works Co., Ltd. was officially established. It was not until 1989 that it was renamed Tadano Co., Ltd. In 1955, it developed a hydraulic truck crane. In 1970, it developed an off-road tire crane. So far, Tadano is the company with the largest sales volume of wheeled cranes in the world. Tadano (Beijing) Science and Trade Co., Ltd. is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise established in 2012 and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tadano Co., Ltd., a world-renowned crane manufacturer. The company's main business is to sell all products and parts produced overseas by Tadano Group companies to the Chinese market, and provide corresponding after-sales services. Since its establishment, the company has combined the actual situation of local Chinese customers to provide enterprises and individuals with multi-faceted solutions with advanced foreign products and maintenance technology experience. Help enterprises and individuals improve their understanding of Tadano products, make Tadano products more efficient in serving customers, and make products more valuable to users. The company has carried out multi-angle cooperation with customers in China's petroleum, petrochemical, power plant, power transmission and transformation, port machinery construction and other fields, and is willing to become a reliable long-term partner of customers.

: Henan Feilong Construction Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 1, Future Avenue, Lankao County Industrial Cluster Zone, Kaifeng City, Henan Province

Company website: http://www.xinfeigong.cn

Company Overview

Henan Feilong Engineering Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is located in the South Industrial Zone of Lankao County, where Jiao Yulu, a good example of a county party secretary, fought before his death. It is a new modern enterprise. The company covers an area of 200,000 square meters, with an office and R&D building of 8,000 square meters and a modern factory building of 80,000 square meters. It has passed the ISO9001 international quality management system certification. In October 2013, the company obtained the qualification for special vehicle production with the approval of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China. The company has established long-term friendly cooperative relations with Wuzheng Vehicle Group, Foton Motor Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Company. The company continues to innovate and surpass itself. The company regards product quality as the life of the enterprise, and takes "quality-oriented, honesty and trustworthiness" as its purpose. It manufactures and produces various engineering machinery of "New Feigong" and "Feigong". The operation is simple, safe and reliable. The products are sold to more than 20 provinces in the country. More than 100 national franchised general distributors have been established, and they are exported to Pakistan, South Africa, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Finland and other countries and regions. This marks that the "Feigong" and "New Feigong" special vehicles are moving towards the international market and comprehensively enhancing the domestic and foreign competitive advantages of the company's products. The company adheres to the corporate philosophy of "working together to build a century-old Feigong and serving the people wholeheartedly", respects talents, strengthens management, strictly controls quality, improves services, takes the market as the guide, builds the image of Henan Feilong, and creates the "Feigong" famous brand.

: Henan Juntong Vehicle Co., Ltd.

Address: North Section of Century Avenue, Shanzhou District, Sanmenxia City, Henan Province

Company website: http://www.hnjtcl.com

Company Overview

Henan Juntong Vehicle Co., Ltd. was established in March 2005. It is mainly composed of the Engineering Transport Vehicle Industrial Park and the Special Vehicle Industrial Park. The products cover more than 200 products in seven series, including dump trucks, semi-trailers, tank trucks, truck cranes, truck cranes, cold chain logistics transport vehicles, and multi-wheel drive special vehicles. The products are sold well throughout the country and exported in batches to Central Asia, Africa, South America, Southeast Asia and other regions. Juntong Company has always regarded technological innovation as the core competitiveness of corporate development. It invests more than 3% of its sales in the field of research and development every year. It has three major research and development platforms for special vehicles, lifting and hoisting special vehicles, and multi-wheel drive technology. The company's enterprise technology center has been identified as a "provincial enterprise technology center", "provincial industrial design center", "Henan Province Special Vehicle Engineering Technology Research Center", etc. In October 2013, it was recognized as a "high-tech enterprise". In 2020 and 2021, it continued to be on the list of Henan's top 100 private manufacturing enterprises. In May 2021, it was awarded the honorary title of "Henan Province's Advanced Collective for Poverty Alleviation", and in 2021, it was awarded the "Henan Province May 1st Labor Award". In April 2022, it was awarded the title of "Sanmenxia's Advanced Collective for High-quality Construction of Provincial Regional Central Cities", and the brand reputation was further improved. The company has advanced production equipment. At present, the company has the domestically advanced JCL unwinding and shearing and slitting lines; crawler-transmitted dump truck assembly lines, energy-saving dump truck upper coating lines, box body one-time forming production lines, special-shaped tank body circumferential seam automatic welding machines, three-dimensional gantry robot workstations, pentahedron machining centers, horizontal double-sided boring and milling machining centers, etc. The company has introduced a series of high-tech manufacturing equipment such as advanced assembly lines, robot flexible production lines, and automated logistics distribution lines. At present, nearly 200 sets of industrial robots are used in the production line, making it an equipment manufacturing enterprise with more robot flexible production lines in Henan Province. Modern manufacturing technology innovation has increased the company's production efficiency by more than 3 times compared with the traditional model, creating value for customers, and is known as "a reform of engineering vehicle production". The Engineering Transport Vehicle Industrial Park has 160,000 square meters of modern factory buildings, with three major manufacturing departments of dump trucks, semi-trailers, and tank trucks, with an annual production scale of 50,000 vehicles; the Special Vehicle Industrial Park has 180,000 square meters of green and energy-saving factory buildings, mainly producing four series of products: multi-functional truck cranes, truck-mounted crane transport vehicles, cold chain transport vehicles, and aluminum alloy liquid transport vehicles. It is committed to building an annual production base of 20,000 lifting engineering vehicles, 5,000 cold chain transport vehicles, and 5,000 multi-wheel drive special vehicles. Among them, crane lifting products are jointly developed with the international enterprise CTE Group.

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What is Truck Mounted Crane

A truck mounted crane is a vehicle - based crane that combines the mobility of a truck with the lifting capabilities of a crane. The crane structure is mounted on the truck chassis and can be used to lift, lower, and move heavy loads. It provides a convenient solution for jobs that require transportation to different job sites and on - site lifting operations.

History of Truck Mounted Crane

Early Developments: The concept of mounting cranes on vehicles emerged as a need for more mobile lifting solutions. Initially, simple cranes were attached to trucks in a rather rudimentary way. These early truck mounted cranes had limited lifting capacities and were mainly used for light - duty tasks such as loading and unloading in small construction sites or for agricultural purposes.
Technological Advancements: With the development of stronger materials and more powerful engines, the capabilities of truck mounted cranes grew. The use of hydraulic systems became widespread, allowing for more precise control of the crane's movements. The design of the crane structures also evolved to be more stable and efficient, enabling higher lifting capacities and greater reach.
Modern Era: In modern times, truck mounted cranes have seen significant improvements. Advanced computer - controlled systems have been integrated to enhance safety and accuracy. GPS and other positioning technologies are sometimes used to assist with job site navigation and crane positioning. The cranes also come with a variety of attachments and customizations to suit different applications.

Purpose of Truck Mounted Crane

Construction Projects: Truck mounted cranes play a vital role in construction. They are used to lift and position building materials such as steel beams, concrete blocks, and pre - fabricated structures. Their mobility allows them to move around the construction site easily, providing lifting services wherever needed, reducing the need for additional equipment for material handling.
Utility and Infrastructure Maintenance: For maintaining power lines, streetlights, and other utility infrastructure, truck mounted cranes are essential. They can access different locations quickly and lift the necessary equipment and workers to the required heights for repair and maintenance tasks.
Emergency Response and Rescue: In disaster - stricken areas or for emergency rescue operations, truck mounted cranes can be used to lift debris, rescue trapped individuals, and transport heavy rescue equipment. Their mobility enables them to reach affected areas promptly.

Principle of Truck Mounted Crane

Lifting Mechanism: The lifting mechanism of a truck mounted crane is usually based on a hydraulic system. The hydraulic cylinders power the extension and retraction of the crane's boom. As the hydraulic fluid is pumped into the cylinders, the boom segments either extend or retract, allowing for adjustment of the lifting height and reach. The cable - driven hoist system, which is also often hydraulic - powered, is used to raise and lower the load.
Rotation and Stability: The crane is mounted on a rotating platform on the truck, which allows it to swivel around the truck chassis. This rotation is typically controlled by a hydraulic system as well. To ensure stability during lifting, outriggers are extended from the sides of the truck. These outriggers provide a wider base of support, distributing the load more evenly and preventing the truck from tipping over during lifting operations.
Control Systems: Modern truck mounted cranes have advanced control systems. The operator uses a set of controls, usually located in a cab on the truck, to manipulate the crane's movements. These controls can include joysticks for boom extension, retraction, rotation, and load lifting/lowering. The control systems also incorporate safety features such as limit switches to prevent over - extension of the boom and overload protection to ensure the crane does not lift beyond its rated capacity.

Features of Truck Mounted Crane

Lifting Capacity: Truck mounted cranes come in a range of lifting capacities, from a few tons to over a hundred tons. The lifting capacity depends on factors such as the size and strength of the boom, the power of the hydraulic and hoisting systems, and the stability provided by the truck chassis and outriggers. Higher - capacity truck mounted cranes are used for heavy - duty construction and industrial applications.
Boom Configuration: The boom can be either telescopic or lattice - type. Telescopic booms offer the advantage of quick and easy adjustment of the lifting height and reach. They can be smoothly extended or retracted to the desired length. Lattice - type booms are more suitable for heavy - lifting applications and can provide greater stability and lifting height in some cases.[!--empirenews.page--]
Mobility and Transportability: The mobility of truck mounted cranes is a key feature. They can be driven to different job sites, eliminating the need for separate transportation of the crane. Their ability to travel on roads allows for quick response times and efficient use in multiple locations. Some truck mounted cranes are also designed to be compact enough to navigate through narrow streets and access restricted job sites.
Safety Features: Truck mounted cranes are equipped with numerous safety features. These include anti - two - block systems to prevent the hoist cable from jamming or breaking due to over - winding, load moment indicators to warn the operator when the crane is approaching its maximum lifting capacity based on the load's position and weight, and emergency stop buttons to halt all operations in case of an emergency.
Operator Comfort and Visibility: The operator's cab is designed to provide a comfortable working environment. It usually has features such as air - conditioning, adjustable seating, and good noise - isolation. The cab is also designed to provide excellent visibility of the work area, including the boom, the load, and the surrounding environment. Some cranes may have additional cameras or sensors to enhance the operator's view.

Types of Truck Mounted Crane

Standard Truck Mounted Crane: This is the most common type, with a crane mounted on a standard truck chassis. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including construction, material handling, and utility work.
All - Terrain Truck Mounted Crane: These cranes are designed to operate in a variety of terrains. They have powerful engines and advanced suspension systems that allow them to travel on rough roads and off - road conditions. All - terrain truck mounted cranes are often used in construction projects in remote areas or in applications where the job site has uneven ground.
Rough - Terrain Truck Mounted Crane: As the name suggests, rough - terrain truck mounted cranes are specifically built to handle rough and uneven terrains. They have large - diameter tires and a robust chassis to provide stability and traction. These cranes are commonly used in mining operations, oil and gas fields, and other heavy - industry applications where the terrain can be challenging.

Precautions for using Truck Mounted Crane

Operator Training: The operator of a truck mounted crane must be properly trained. Training should cover the operation of the crane's controls, understanding of the crane's capabilities and limitations, safety procedures, and how to handle different types of loads and terrains. Only trained and certified operators should be allowed to use the truck mounted crane to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Pre - Operation Inspection: Before each use, a thorough inspection of the truck mounted crane should be carried out. This includes checking the boom for any signs of damage, such as cracks or deformations. The hydraulic systems, outriggers, tires, and the control systems should also be inspected for proper functioning. Any issues found should be addressed before operating the crane.
Load Limitations: It is crucial to adhere to the rated lifting capacity of the truck mounted crane. Overloading can lead to structural failure and accidents. The weight of the load should be accurately determined before lifting, and any load that exceeds the crane's capacity should not be attempted. Additionally, the position of the load relative to the crane's center of rotation and the outriggers should be carefully considered to ensure stable lifting.
Site Conditions: The operator must be aware of the site conditions, including the terrain, the presence of underground utilities, and any overhead obstacles. When setting up the crane, ensure that the ground is stable and capable of supporting the weight of the crane and the load. In case of soft or uneven ground, proper measures such as using additional support mats should be taken.
Maintenance and Cleaning: Regular maintenance is essential to keep the truck mounted crane in good working condition. This includes routine checks of the mechanical components, lubrication of moving parts, inspection of hydraulic and electrical systems, and replacement of worn - out parts. After use, clean the crane to remove dirt, debris, and any corrosive substances that could affect its performance and lifespan.

Things to consider when purchasing Truck Mounted Crane

Project Requirements: Consider the specific needs of your application. Determine the maximum weight of the loads you need to lift, the required lifting height and reach, and the type of terrains and job sites you will be working on. This will help you select the appropriate type of truck mounted crane (e.g., standard, all - terrain, or rough - terrain) with the correct lifting capacity and features.[!--empirenews.page--]
Budget: Establish a budget for the truck mounted crane purchase. The cost can vary significantly depending on the type, size, and features of the crane. Consider not only the initial purchase price but also the long - term costs such as maintenance, fuel consumption, and the cost of replacement parts. Look for a crane that offers good value for money within your budget.
Brand and Reputation: Choose a reputable brand with a good track record in the industry. A well - known brand is more likely to provide reliable and durable equipment. Read customer reviews and ask for recommendations from other users or industry professionals to assess the quality and performance of different truck mounted cranes.
Technical Support and Spare Parts Availability: Ensure that the manufacturer provides good technical support and has a reliable supply of spare parts. Quick access to technical assistance and spare parts can minimize downtime in case of equipment failures and is crucial for the smooth operation of your lifting tasks.
Features and Safety: Look at the features and safety mechanisms of the truck mounted crane. Consider whether it has the necessary speed control, limit switches, load moment indicators, and other safety features. Also, think about the boom configuration, mobility, and any additional accessories or attachments that may be useful for your specific work requirements.

Terms of Truck Mounted Crane

Lifting Capacity (Rated Load): The maximum weight that the truck mounted crane is designed to lift safely. It is a critical specification and should be selected based on the heaviest loads you anticipate lifting. Exceeding the rated load can lead to equipment damage and safety hazards.
Lifting Height and Reach: The maximum height the crane can lift a load and the maximum horizontal distance the boom can extend (reach). These dimensions determine the area and height range within which the crane can operate and should be considered based on the requirements of your work area and lifting tasks.
Power Source and Consumption: The power source of the truck mounted crane, usually a diesel engine, and its fuel consumption rate. Understanding the power requirements helps in planning for the operation and cost of running the crane.
Boom Type and Specifications: The type of boom (telescopic or lattice - type) and its specifications such as length, diameter, and material. These details affect the crane's lifting capabilities, stability, and performance.
Warranty and Service Agreement: The warranty offered by the manufacturer and the terms of the service agreement, including what is covered, for how long, and the availability of technical support and spare parts. A comprehensive warranty and service agreement can protect your investment and provide peace of mind during the operation of the truck mounted crane.