A knuckle boom crane looks similar to a typical crane. The key difference is that the boom could fold back like a finger as the boom articulates at the "knuckle" near the middle. This enables the machine to be able to transform into a compact size for maneuvering and storage.
Knuckle boom crane arms are quite a little lighter than boom truck cranes. These crane arms are made to allow more payloads to be lifted on the back of the vehicle it is mounted on. Nearly all knuckle boom cranes are mounted at the back of the cab. This leaves the whole bed of the truck empty.
Smaller kinds of knuckle boom cranes can be utilized without a certified crane operator, if the load capacity of the machinery is less than 15,000 lbs. or if the boom's maximum length is less than 25 feet long.
Control systems for these cranes are often different. Some can control from the ground, radio remote control, seated and stand up control. The radio remote systems are capable of running the crane and starting it. Additionally, lots of models come equipped with a computer readout system that immediately provides system readouts reporting if the crane is overloaded or not.
Personnel Lifts
Snorkel Personnel Lifts are designed for facilities maintenance professionals and contractors. These lifts are lightweight, portable, affordable work platforms made for interior use. The patented Girder Lock mast design by Snorkel delivers superb flexibility and excellent reach. This system, utilized in the UL Series, provides great lift capacity.
Snorkel's UL Series Personnel and PAM Series lifts are made so that only one person is required to operate the machinery. These machines are easy to transport. They can easily be pushed smoothly into position and pass through a regular sized doorway. These lifts can be erected in minutes and could provide working heights of up to 46 feet, they are an efficient alternative to scaffold towers.