The knuckle boom crane is quite like a regular crane with one main distinction. The boom could fold back similar to a finger. In essence, the boom articulates at the "knuckle" near the middle. This allows the machine to be able to transform into a compact size for maneuvering and storage.
Knuckle boom crane arms are somewhat a bit lighter than boom truck cranes. These crane arms are made to allow more payloads to be carried on the back of the vehicle it is mounted on. Most knuckle boom cranes are mounted at the back of the cab. This leaves the entire bed of the truck empty.
Smaller kinds of knuckle boom cranes could be utilized without a licensed crane operator, if the load capacity of the machinery is less than 15,000 pounds or if the boom's maximum length is less than 25 feet long.
Control systems for these cranes are often different. Some can control from the ground, radio remote control, stand up and seated control. The radio remote systems could run the crane and starting it. Additionally, a lot of models come outfitted with a computer readout system which provides system readouts immediately reporting if the crane is overloaded or not.
Personnel Lifts
Personnel lifts designed by Snorkel have been made to help maintenance professionals and contractors perform jobs at elevated heights. These lifts are portable, inexpensive, lightweight work platforms made for interior use. The patented Girder Lock mast design by Snorkel provides excellent reach and superb stability. This system, used in the UL Series, provides great lift capacity.
Snorkel's PAM Series and UL Series Personnel lifts are made so that just one person is needed to operate the machinery. These machines are easy to transport. They could easily be pushed into position smoothly and pass through a regular sized doorway. These lifts can be erected in minutes and could provide working heights of up to 46 feet, they are an effective option to scaffold towers.