In the crane industry, the all-terrain crane is a luxury model of a mobile hydraulic crane. The reputation of this particular crane is similar to driving a Range Rover or a Hummer on pavement. All-terrain cranes are considered to be a hybrid between a mobile truck crane and rough terrain crane. One more great quality of this equipment is its multi-functional ability to be able to navigate through all types of off-road terrain. Among the main selling features of this crane is that it travels equally well at top speeds down highways.
The Very First Rough Terrain Crane
Grove launched the first rough terrain crane to the market in 1959. The crane was designed for the intended application of being a multi-purpose machine for application on construction locations. The industrial strength of the crane's tires could handle all types of difficult terrain and can move small loads in carry mode. During the 1970s, the 4 axle Super-RT 1650 model was launched by Grove. This unit has a 270 foot or 82.8 meter height under hook in production, together with a 135 ton lifting capacity. At the end of the day, the rough terrain crane will become the most remarkable equipment of the company over the years.
The Crane's Disadvantages
The rough terrain crane is not without its disadvantages because it is not able to be driven on public highways with any other traffic. Japan is the one nation that has made this rule an exception. Furthermore, another problem occurred when the crane's lowered boom tended to block the right and left views of the driver, that depends on how the cap was positioned. These problems with the crane's design ended up being both hazardous and severe and result in lots of accidents with RT cranes, especially when turning. As a result, low-loaders, lowboys, flatbeds were adopted as the main means of moving rough terrain cranes.