Cranes play a vital role in commercial construction projects in the Twin Cities metro by lifting heavy and unwieldy objects into place. Without cranes, construction work would simply not be possible. However, there are many different types of cranes available for rental and it’s important to always choose the right crane for the job. Three of the most common types of cranes are:
- Mobile cranes, which are trucks with a mounted telescoping boom that are versatile and self-driven, making them ideal for projects requiring frequent relocation of the crane.
- Crawler cranes, which are mounted on tracks instead of wheels, providing better stability and allowing them to operate on rough terrain.
- Spider cranes, which are compact and can fit into tight spaces, making them perfect for projects with limited accessibility.
To decide which type of crane is best for your commercial construction project in the Twin Cities, ask yourself these questions:
- How much does the crane need to lift? Crawler cranes have the highest lifting capacity by far, followed by mobile cranes, while spider cranes have a much lower load capacity.
- How accessible is the worksite? Mobile cranes can be conveniently driven to a commercial worksite and spider cranes are small enough to fit into most spaces, while crawler cranes may struggle with a tight working area.
- Is the working terrain smooth or rough? Crawler cranes can operate on even the roughest terrain, while spider cranes can handle less rough terrain, and mobile cranes are best used on smooth, level ground.
- How easy will it be to transport a crane to the worksite? Mobile cranes are the most convenient since they can drive themselves to your commercial worksite, while spider cranes can easily be transported, and crawler cranes are very difficult to transport.
Contact Northland Crane Service today if you would like assistance to choose the best crane rental for your commercial construction project in the greater Twin Cities area!
