crane truck

A crane truck is a type of industrial truck that features a portable boom crane mounted on a heavy, modified truck. These trucks are designed for lifting and horizontally shifting heavy objects, distinguishing them from devices solely for vertical lifting.12

Crane trucks often utilize telescoping booms, which are made of collapsible sections that can be extended hydraulically, similar to a spyglass. While they offer excellent mobility and ease of transport, they may have limitations in hoisting capacity compared to larger, stationary cranes. They can be equipped with various attachments like hooks, grabs, and slings to handle different types of materials, including bundled or coiled items. The development of cranes has been significantly advanced by the introduction of engines and electric motors since the 19th century.12