Cranes are large, heavy machines, typically used in construction projects where there are heavy objects, materials and parts that need to be lifted. Comprised of a number of smaller mechanisms to create one, large working machine, cranes are common on building sites across Australia and are some of the most recognisable pieces of machinery out there.
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Boom length 16.8 mt fully extended and 19.7 with fly jib. Max lift height 19.8 m....
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Jib Cranes and Slewing Cranes - Steel or aluminium track options. Jib cranes can....
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11,237 Hours 60,000 Kms approx Air Conditioned 2 Sheave Block Terex 3B6 LMI Merc....
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9,502 Hours 102,984 Kms Pilot Control Mercedes Engine Automatic Air conditioned ....
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30000 Klms - Cr Eng Hrs 5000 - Boom 33 Mtr Fly 14.5 - Very Good Condition - Well....
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Maximum Lifting Capacity 35 t Maximum Tip Height 46 m Length Main Boom 31 m Fly ....
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20 Metric Ton Capacity, 5.67 Meter Minimum Main Boom Length, 17.9 Meter Maximum ....
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Boom length 16.8 mt fully extended and 19.7 with fly jib. Max lift height 19.8 m....
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we have 2 jib crains that we were going to use for our stone factory but due to ....
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E.M.U.S ASS73 Location - Sunshine Coast, Qld Make Millsom Hoists Melbourne Model....
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80 Ton Rated Capacity, 53 Metres Max. Boom Length, Auxiliary Hoist, 25.5 Ton Cou....
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8000 KG 40 METER DROP 20 HP VARIABLE SPEED RADIO REMOTE LOAD CELL LOOKS NEVER US....
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MAC25 Very tidy machine, 3 stage hydraulic boom, 6 strand fall lock, mine spec, ....
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Maximum lifting capacity 17.6 tons. Boom angle -5 to 57 . Maximum boom height 3....
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SCX 2800-2 - Hitachi Sumitomo Crane Lift Capacity 275 tonne One of the largest c....
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25,681 Lower Hours 121,623 Kms Full Engine rebuild Oct 2019 Major Inspection val....
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SCX900HD - Hitachi Sumitomo Crane Lift Capacity 90 tonne One of the largest cons....
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HAFCO ALP-1 Automotive Lifting Garage Package Deal Includes 1T Engine Crane, 450....
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18,834 Upper Hours 8,276 Lower Hours Standard Swing Away Jib 2 Winches Rooster S....
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SCX1500-2 - Hitachi Sumitomo Crane Lift Capacity 150 tonne One of the largest co....
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Maximum lifting capacity 50 tons. Boom angle -9.5 to 60 . Maximum boom height 5....
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71000 Klm - Cr Eng Hrs UP 6200 LW 2700 - Boom 40 Mtr 16 Fly - Excellent Conditio....
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Maeda all terrain crane QLD rail inspected certified Blade Bolt on rubber pads 1....
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SCX550 - Hitachi Sumitomo Crane Lift Capacity 50 tonne One of the largest constr....
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Maximum Lifting Capacity 55 t Maximum Tip Height 52.4 m Length Main Boom 34 m Fl....
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1993 FRANNA AT12 12T ARTICULATED MOBILE CRANE FEATURES 22,100 total hours 205,00....
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Capacity 80T Upper Hours 13,365 Lower Hours 5,997 KMS 40,312 Boom 42m Fly Jib 18....
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Franna 4WD 12, 1991 Model, 9400 Hours, 12 Ton SWL, Scales, Hino Diesel, Automati....
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Franna AT15 Crane, 2003 Model, 15 tonne SWL, scales, 4WD, Flashing light, tidy u....
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The most common type of crane is the mobile crane. There are a few different kinds of mobile crane such as truck mounted, rough-terrain, crawler and floating. Pick and Carry cranes, often called Franna cranes, are also very common around Australia. They are very similar to mobile cranes, but are designed to pick up a load and carry it to a new destination, rather than working in a stationary position.
Unlike more conventional cranes, mobile cranes generally have limited mobility when lifting and will usually only rotate 180 degrees. Some of the larger, more expensive mobile cranes are capable of rotating 360 degrees.
When mobility from site to site isn't necessary, many will opt for a tower crane. Tower cranes are large, fixed machines that can generally lift far more than a mobile crane can. These machines are mostly found on large construction sites and roadworks projects. Large concrete blocks are attached to the tail end of the lifting jib (the part of the machine that lifts the items) to help balance the crane and to increase the lift capacity.
All cranes come with a manufacturer lift standard, explaining the maximum weight the crane can lift safely. This is usually around 75% of what the crane can theoretically lift, as most States and Countries prefer the 'safer is better' approach.
Aside from roadworks and standard construction projects, cranes are also used for loading and unloading containers off ships, as well as bridge and port construction projects. In the latter case, you will generally find floating cranes are the machines of choice. As the name suggests, these cranes float on the water, either through pontoons or specialised barges. They are a great choice for loading or unloading heavy, awkward loads off a ship, or moving entire sections of a bridge in a construction project.
Picking the right crane will depend on the needs of your project and your budget. A small to mid-scale construction project will probably be fine with a mobile crane or two, while a large bridge or skyscraper might be better off with a tower crane. As always, check with the manufacturer for specifications and lifting capacity.
