The cranes are very important machines used in various industries like: construction, manufacturing or production facilities, transportation, etc. One of the most versatile crane that is widely used today in construction industries is the crawler cranes.
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It is basically a tracked vehicle that has a crane mechanism attached to it. These crawlers are designed with telescopic booms. The crawler crane is a versatile machine which is capable of performing and completing various lifting tasks on all types of ground with ease over rugged or uneven surfaces and weather conditions.
ROUGH AND CHALLENGING TERRAIN-
These Crawler cranes move on treads (called crawlers) rather than wheels. These crawler cranes are well equipped with wheels that will allow them to take easily through unpaved areas and challenging landscapes.The main advantage of these cranes is that it can easily handle weights up to 3,500 short tons. By using Crawler cranes, it is easy to lift and move the heavy loads from one site to another site of construction.
However, the crawler crane have to be dismantled during the transportation to the work site via rail or truck.
HEALTH AND SAFETY FEATURES-
Crawler cranes include safe operations that is a vital element for optimum equipment uptime.It contains many facets and includes turnover protection with stability warning lambs, safety overload alarms and advanced computer safety aids, all of which help prevent the risk of the crane tipping.
ECO-FRIENDLY-
Another benefit of Crawler crane include ergonomic and eco-friendly (ergo-eco) clean operation, quiet movement, remote controlled walk along functionality, turning on the dime (360°) and ability to travel in any direction for multi-use applications.There are variety of crawler cranes available in eco-friendly formats designed for interior access with varying lifting capacities.
REDUCE SITE DISRUPTION: SAVE TIME & MONEY-
When you purchase a crawler crane, a lot of capital is invested from your operating business. If you opt for renting the crane, then you can go ahead with your project without incurring additional construction costs.Hiring a crane for your particular work is the best possible way that helps you to save time and money. This results in avoiding a lot of expenses incurred on hiring an operator and provide them training, arranging insurance, paying for transportation and finding a storage facility.
CONFINED SPACES-
One of the important benefit of the Crawler crane is their ability to perform the most complicated works and lifts in some of the most complicated areas.These crawler cranes provide lifting in unconventional and difficult situations. With spider leg style outrigger design, these cranes can easily set up for lifting in almost any work space available.
CRANE BUCKLING OR COLLAPSING –
The crawler cranes have weight limits to ensure they do not tip over. Cranes also use counterweight and out-rigging systems to counterbalance the weight. If the maximum weight is exceeded the crane will be in danger of either buckling or the boom may collapse. This increases the costs of using a crawler crane.IMPROPER CRANE ASSEMBLY –
One of the major reason that a boom collapses is improper assembly of the crane. In addition, if the crane does not have the proper wood or metal blocking supports to stabilize the load the crane is carrying, the load could move and cause the crane to collapse.IMPROPER EMPLOYEE TRAINING –
When the employees are trained to perform their work according to industry standards, they contribute to the success of industry. Employees who do not have the proper training in operating a crane and safety procedures may lead to serious accidents which creates problems for the business.MECHANICAL FAILURES –
Lack of maintenance can result in accidents occurring with machinery and equipment ultimately breaking down. To prevent accidents caused by mechanical failure, routine maintenance, oiling on regular basis and repairs should be strictly followed.TRANSPORTATION COST-
This is another disadvantage of crawler crane that it is really hard enough to move such kind of cranes from one place to another. For moving such kind of cranes from one place to another you need to spend a good amount of money.
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Applications and uses for articulated boom lifts are fairly well established — mostly in industrial construction, maintenance and repair tasks, as well as in congested spaces, like in urban areas and city centers, that require operators to access to multiple angles and reach in order to complete work at height.
There’s also been an increase in the use of these machines on bridge-building and repair projects near busy highways and intersections.
Overall, market demand for articulated boom lifts is high right now, and we expect it to remain up for the foreseeable future thanks to the post-pandemic project backlog, as well as new work just getting started because of the infrastructure bill. There is plenty of work to do right now, and there are no signs of it slowing down.
Let’s look at what trends are influencing the articulated boom lift market right now, and how JLG is responding to users’ needs…
What changes, if any, are coming to the articulating boom lift market in the coming year(s)?
Job site scenarios that are time-consuming and impede performance drive innovation at JLG across all our product lines. You’ve seen some examples of this in our recent introductions, like our 670SJ telescopic self-leveling boom lift and our DaVinci® AE1932 all-electric scissor lift. We will continue this trend, introducing new technologies and innovative products throughout our entire portfolio, including in our articulating boom lift line, in the coming years. For example, continuous improvement in user operability and job site connectivity are major focal points as new technologies become available. These solutions will truly transform how people work at height by increasing productivity and enhancing safety best practices.
One of the biggest trends within the articulating boom sector is the move toward hybrid and/or electrification power sources. What’s going on with “green” advancements in the market?
We see the move toward non-fossil, fuel-based (hybrid or electrified) articulated boom lifts being driven by the increasing use of these machines in urban environments, with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, primarily with carbon footprint. Not only is urbanization is resulting in less open space on and between job sites, which drives greater demand for high-reach equipment with a compact footprint, but it is also creating a socio-economic impact, too. As younger and younger generations enter the system, they're demanding more social responsibility from an environmental standpoint. As urbanization has increased people’s awareness of environmental issues there are now more emission-free zones and a call for more fossil fuel independence from almost a geopolitical standpoint, driving greater demand for electrification.
How are battery runtimes and technology influencing the articulated boom lift market?
Battery runtimes, regardless of model brand or size, are dependent on the application. Our customers are looking for articulated boom lifts that can run a full work shift without needing to stop to recharge the battery, no matter what terrain the machine is working in or how many duty cycles the operators have completed (to name a few factors and variables that influence battery life).
Historically, our machines have been equipped with flooded-lead acid batteries (FLA) that boast industry-leading run times. But as battery technology advances and the costs become more affordable, we are shifting our products toward lithium-ion battery sources that will offer longer runtimes and reduced charging times, thereby increasing JLG machines’ utilization throughout the workday.
Even if electric booms can run an entire shift on battery power, it must be charged before the next user takes the controls. Charging solutions is a hurdle the industry faces – what’s being done to address this?
One of the biggest challenges threatening adoption as more equipment goes electric is how these machines will be charged on-site by users, particularly in the early stages of construction or in remote locations where power is not readily available. Right now, the big gap in the electrification ecosystem is the charging infrastructure, and everyone is working on different ways to address it.
At JLG, we are looking to provide solutions in phases to address this, from portable charging stations short-term to developing temporary fixed installations near-term and building permanent fixed installations for future, long-term use.
What are three tips you can provide to articulated boom lift buyers to help them make a purchasing decision?
As users are looking to purchase new articulating boom lifts, we suggest following these three steps when making their decision…
First, look at more than just the purchase price of the machine. Fleet managers should consider everything from their budget to the specific tasks that will need to be completed with the machine. For example, having too much — or too little machine — can present challenges. It is important to evaluate the available options based on machine specifications like stability and capacity, as well as the brand’s reputation for reliability and safety.
Second, calculate the machine’s total cost of ownership over its lifetime. Fleet managers should account for factors like financing the purchase, parts availability, maintenance intervals, service and warranty work, telematics and digital tools to manage the equipment, operator and technician training and resale value of the brand.
Third, ask what else the brand provides to support its products. Fleet managers should understand what accessories, options, tools and technologies the manufacturer offers to enhance the users’ experience with its equipment. Also, fleet managers should be able to access the information they need to know for successfully owning and operating an OEM’s articulated boom lift.
What sets JLG articulated boom lifts apart from competitors’ models?
On the job site, days are measured by productivity, which means our customers expect equipment that stands up to the day’s demands. JLG engine-powered articulating boom lifts and electric/hybrid articulated boom lifts are field-proven to put in the most productive day possible. Whether on slab or off, JLG articulating boom lifts provide performance and reliability, featuring larger work envelopes, enhanced capacities and industry-leading reach heights with exceptional terrainability and gradeability.
And as the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of access equipment, JLG personnel can be found all over the world, going above and beyond to support customers. We not only deliver the powerful, versatile equipment they need, but we also provide unsurpassed training and service — because we have a responsibility to be more than a manufacturing company. We’re a partner in our customers’ success, reaching out worldwide to enable performance, boost productivity, ensure uptime and support forward progress.
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