Boom Truck
Boom trucks are quite like cranes and could be equipped with a winch for lifting. This will depend upon the weight and size of the vehicle, that determines the type of load which could be carried. Due to the potential of their size, cranes can traditionally raise a lot bigger loads. The benefit of boom trucks is that they are mobile and capable of being driven to work locations that make them much more versatile. Moreover, a boom truck could be outfitted with a bucket and could also raise workers as well as materials up to high locations. For instance, boom trucks are commonly found lifting utility and maintenance workers on a telephone pole.
Types
There are a variety of different types of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles which carry out similar functions. For instance, aerial work platforms which are mounted to the bed of a truck that uses hydraulic lifts could be referred to as a boom truck. Other individuals might call a standard utility truck used to raise workers to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck operates on wheels or treads, uses a bucket or a winch, they are still able to lift workers and supplies vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a kind of boom truck which could be used like a crane. Usually, these vehicles are found in hard to reach places and areas that are difficult to reach, that require a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane can raise various weights. These machines remain stationary when lifting.
Crane
Bigger cranes are large lifting devices used for transporting materials or goods and are usually used to transport construction supplies as well. They are popular features in the the transportation industries, in the construction industry and the manufacturing industries. Cranes use ropes, wires, chains or cables connected to a winder. The load capacity depends upon the type of crane. The highest load capacity is provided by large fixed chains.