Boom Truck
Boom trucks are quite like cranes and could be equipped with a winch for lifting. This will depend on the weight and size of the vehicle, which determines the type of load that can be lifted. Due to the capability of their size, cranes can usually raise much larger loads. The benefit of boom trucks is that they are mobile and can be driven to work areas which make them a lot more versatile. Moreover, a boom truck could be outfitted with a bucket and could also lift personnel as well as supplies up to high places. Like for instance, boom trucks are commonly found lifting maintenance and utility staff on a telephone pole.
Kinds
There are various types of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles that perform the same functions. Like for instance, aerial work platforms that are mounted to the bed of a truck which utilizes hydraulic lifts can be referred to as a boom truck. Other individuals might call a standard utility truck utilized to raise employees to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck operates on treads or wheels, uses a bucket or a winch, they can still lift supplies and employees vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a kind of boom truck which can be used like a crane. Often, these types of vehicles are found in hard to reach places and areas that are difficult to reach, which require a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane can lift different weights. These equipment remain stationary when lifting.
Crane
Larger cranes are big lifting devices used for moving materials or goods and are usually used to transport construction materials also. They are common features in the the transportation industries, in the construction industry and the manufacturing industries. Cranes utilize cables, chains, ropes or wires connected to a winder. The load capacity depends upon the crane type. The highest load capacity is provided by large fixed chains.