In this article, you’ll learn more about: In this article, our goal is to help you establish a base-level understanding of the different types of cranes, how they’re used, and how they differ from each other. With over 65 years of providing lifting and rigging solutions, rigging inspection services, and lifting and rigging training for all types of industries, we’ve partnered with customers using virtually every type of crane. Whether you’re new to the industry, or a seasoned veteran, there’s a good chance that you’ve encountered crane equipment that you haven’t seen, or you’ve heard a crane term that you’re not familiar with. Often, the very first thing you see is a crane with its boom or mast up in the air carrying or lifting a load.
When you walk onto a construction site, it’s amazing to see all of the different types of heavy equipment and machinery being used.
