Boom Truck
Boom trucks are quite similar to cranes and can be outfitted with a winch for lifting. This would depend upon the size and weight of the vehicle, that determines the kind of load which can be lifted. Because of the capability of their size, cranes can traditionally raise much bigger loads. The benefit of boom trucks is that they can be driven to work areas and are mobile that make them much more versatile. Additionally, a boom truck could be outfitted with a bucket and could also raise personnel as well as materials up to high locations. Like for instance, boom trucks are normally found lifting utility and maintenance workers on a telephone pole.
Types
There are various types of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles which perform the same functions. For instance, aerial work platforms that are mounted to the bed of a truck which uses hydraulic lifts can be referred to as a boom truck. Other people can refer to a regular utility truck used to lift employees to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck utilizes a bucket or a winch, operates on wheels or treads, they could still lift supplies and workers vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a kind of boom truck which could be used like a crane. Normally, these types of vehicles are found in areas that are difficult to reach and hard to reach places, that require a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane can lift various weights. These types of machines remain stationary when lifting.
Crane
Larger cranes are large lifting devices used for moving materials or goods and are often utilized to move 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, cables or chains connected to a winder. The load capacity depends upon the crane type. The highest load capacity is provided by large fixed chains.