Boom Truck
Boom trucks are somewhat like cranes and could be outfitted with a winch for lifting. This will depend upon the size and weight of the vehicle, that determines the kind of load that can be carried. Due to the potential of their size, cranes can usually raise loads which are a lot bigger. The benefit of boom trucks is that they are mobile and capable of being driven to work areas that make them much more versatile. Moreover, a boom truck can be outfitted with a bucket and can also raise employees as well as materials up to high places. For instance, boom trucks are commonly found raising maintenance and utility staff on a telephone pole.
Types
Boom Trucks come in numerous varieties. Occasionally, the term "boom truck" is used synonymously used with other vehicles which perform other similar functions. For instance, aerial work platforms that are mounted to the bed of a truck that utilizes hydraulic lifts could be referred to as a boom truck. Other people might call a typical utility truck used to raise employees to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck operates on treads or wheels, utilizes a bucket or a winch, they can still lift employees and materials vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a type of boom truck which can be utilized like a crane. Normally, these vehicles are found in areas which are difficult to reach and hard to reach places, that need a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane can lift various weights. These machinery remain in place when lifting.
Crane
Large cranes are used to move construction materials. Cranes are large lifting devices used for transporting goods or materials. They are common features in the the construction industry, the manufacturing industries and the transportation industries. Cranes utilize chains, cables, wires or ropes connected to a winder. The load capacity depends upon the kind of crane. The highest load capacity is provided by big fixed chains.