Boom Truck
Boom trucks are somewhat similar to cranes and can be outfitted with a winch for lifting. This will depend on the weight and size of the vehicle, that determines the kind of cargo that could be carried. Due to the capability of their size, cranes can usually raise loads that are much bigger. 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. Furthermore, a boom truck could be equipped with a bucket and could also raise personnel as well as materials up to high places. For instance, boom trucks are commonly found raising maintenance and utility staff on a telephone pole.
Kinds
There are a variety of different kinds of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously utilized with vehicles that perform the same functions. For example, aerial work platforms which are mounted to the bed of a truck that uses hydraulic lifts may be called a boom truck. Other people could call a regular utility truck used to raise workers to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck operates on wheels or treads, utilizes a bucket or a winch, they are still able to lift supplies and workers vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
The boom truck crane is used like a crane but is classed as a boom truck. Often, these vehicles are found in areas that are difficult to reach and hard to reach places, which require a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane could lift various weights. These types of machines remain in position when lifting.
Crane
Larger cranes are large lifting devices utilized for transporting goods or materials and are often used to transport construction supplies too. They are common features in the the transportation industries, in the construction industry and the manufacturing industries. Cranes utilize cables, chains, ropes or wires connected to a winder. The load capacity depends upon the kind of crane. The highest load capacity is provided by large fixed chains.