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How to select the right crane?

For most cranes, a minimum of 7 things are required to determine if a crane’s capacity is acceptable for a particular job:

Typical Range Diagram

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The weight of the load, hook block, and all rigging

The desired radius

The required boom length

The amount of crane counterweight The number of parts of line (“reeving”) The ground slope/inclination of the jobsite The track extension position* (Opti-Width TM ) * only for cranes with this capability

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