Cranes are heavy equipment for moving or lifting large or heavy objects. This equipment consists of several types, for example, the hydraulic crawler crane and rough terrain cranes. Each crane type has its functions and advantages. 

Cranes are applicable in various industries, but the infrastructure industry uses them more often than others. Therefore, cranes have positive impacts on infrastructure development, for example, fasten the development process and realizing infrastructure development goals. 

Cranes’ Functions in Infrastructure Development 

The general function of a crane is to lift and move goods. However, different industries do not use this equipment in the same way. In the infrastructure industry, for example, cranes function differently. Below are the functions of cranes in several sub-sectors of the infrastructure industry. 

1. Civil Infrastructure

Civil infrastructure, such as dams, sewage lines, and water supply lines, require cranes in their construction processes. These infrastructure projects use cranes to lift and place concrete, reinforcing steel, and large pipes. 

This sub-sector also uses a hydraulic crawler crane to place special machines, for example, water processing machines, pumps, and reactors, on particular projects. Moreover, cranes are also useful in constructing cellular towers. 

2. Transportation Infrastructure

Transportation infrastructure requires cranes in its construction process. For example, this sector uses cranes to transport and place various bridge components, such as steel frames. 

Apart from that, building or repairing roads also needs this equipment. In this project, cranes are useful for installing concrete fences, installing and positioning heavy equipment to pave the road, and replacing damaged road sections.

3. Residential Infrastructure or Commercial Buildings 

Aside from the construction of civil and transportation infrastructures, the construction of commercial and residential buildings also requires cranes. This heavy equipment is especially useful in tall building constructions, such as apartments, hotels, hospitals, malls, etc. 

In this construction process, builders operate cranes to move various materials to different floors. They can move materials weighing more than 60 tons to each floor during the construction process by using cranes.

Types of Cranes for Rough Terrain: Hydraulic Crawler and Rough Terrain Cranes

Not all cranes are safe to use in all areas, despite their safety features. Only particular types of cranes are applicable in sites that are difficult to reach, for example, areas with uneven ground or soft ground surfaces. These types of cranes are as follows. 

1. Hydraulic Crawler Cranes

Hydraulic crawler cranes are equipment with a hydraulic system for their lifting mechanism and moving cables and have crawler-shaped wheels. Thanks to these wheels, these cranes can work excellently in areas with soft or difficult-to-reach ground. 

Moreover, they have powerful lifting power. Some of the best crawler cranes with hydraulic systems are those from HSC Cranes. They have attractive features, such as large lifting capacities. 

One of the HSC hydraulic cranes has a capacity of 80 t x 3.2 m and a maximum boom length of 52.7 m. Moreover, there is also an HSC hydraulic crane with a load capacity of 55 t x 3.7 m.

2. Rough Terrain Crane

Cranes with a rough terrain model are best for operation in difficult areas. This crane type is most suitable for operation in uneven areas. Some of the best cranes with a rough terrain model are the Link-Belt Cranes. 

These cranes are available in several series, such as RTC-80130 Series II, RTC-8050 Series II, and RTC-8090 Series II. RTC-80130 Series II has a capacity of 120 mt. Meanwhile, the RTC-8050 Series II has a capacity of 50 mt and a maximum tip height of 51.2 m.  

Hydraulic crawlers and rough terrain cranes are two crane types you must have if your business works in the infrastructure sector. Those cranes will give many advantages to infrastructure businesses. Contact the TRAKNUS Contact Center now to purchase these cranes.