Boom Truck
Like cranes, boom trucks can be equipped with a winch for lifting. It depends on the vehicle size and weight determines the kind of load that can be lifted. Due to the potential of their size, cranes could normally lift much larger loads. The advantage of boom trucks is that they are mobile and capable of being driven to work areas which make them a lot more versatile. In addition, a boom truck could be outfitted with a bucket and could also lift personnel as well as supplies up to high places. For example, boom trucks are normally found lifting utility and maintenance staff on a telephone pole.
Kinds
There are various types of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles that perform the same functions. For instance, aerial work platforms that are mounted to the bed of a truck that utilizes hydraulic lifts can be referred to as a boom truck. Other people could refer to a regular utility truck utilized to lift employees to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck operates on treads or wheels, utilizes a winch or a bucket, they could still lift materials and workers vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
The boom truck crane is used like a crane but is classed as a boom truck. Usually, these vehicles are found in hard to reach places and areas that are difficult to reach, that require a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane could lift various weights. These machinery remain in position when lifting.
Crane
Larger cranes are large lifting devices utilized for moving materials or goods and are often used to transport construction supplies too. 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 on the type of crane. The highest load capacity is provided by big fixed chains.