How to Choose a Truck Mounted Crane for Construction and Logistics

A truck mounted crane combines transport and lifting in one vehicle. Wuhuan explains how to pick the right tonnage, boom type and chassis for your jobs.

Four Choices to Make

Tonnage. Light duty work and pickup style jobs suit 3 to 5 ton cranes. General construction uses 8 to 12 tons. Heavy lifting uses 14 tons or more.

Boom type. Knuckle boom cranes fold compactly and suit tight sites. Straight boom cranes offer longer reach and simpler maintenance.

Chassis. Match the chassis to local road rules. 4x2 suits light cranes and city work, while 6x4 suits heavy cranes and off road sites.

License and certification. Check the local driving license class and crane operator certification required for your market.

Key Questions

What is the most popular tonnage? For general construction and logistics, 8 ton and 12 ton knuckle boom cranes are the most ordered.

Knuckle boom or straight boom? Knuckle boom folds smaller and saves cargo space. Straight boom lifts higher and reaches farther.

Do you build custom cranes? Yes. Wuhuan supplies cranes from 3 to 25 tons on Dongfeng, Foton and Sinotruk chassis, left hand drive or right hand drive.