What are the classifications of cranes

Cranes are classified according to their structure

Generally, lifting equipment can be divided into four main categories: light small lifting equipment, bridge-type lifting machinery, jib-type cranes, and cable cranes.

Bridge/overhead crane

A bridge crane is a type of bridge-type crane that runs on an elevated track, also known as an overhead crane.

The characteristic of a bridge crane is that it can vertically lift or horizontally move heavy objects suspended from hooks or other lifting devices in space.

Gantry cranes are generally classified according to the form of the gantry structure, the form of the main beam, and the form of the lifting appliance. They are commonly used in ports.

Tower Crane

Typically used on construction sites for lifting materials.

Mobile cranes are generally categorized as truck cranes, tire cranes, and all-terrain tire cranes.

Other types include all-terrain cranes, crawler cranes, and specialized cranes.

Cable Crane

Cable type mainly refers to the lifting crane, commonly known as the lift, which is characterized by the fact that heavy objects or fetching devices can only be lifted and lowered along the guide rail.

It includes: elevators, goods elevators, ship lifts, etc.