New Jersey Crane Experts conducts a training workshop to teach operators how to safely navigate a 2,000-pound knuckle-boom crane around team members.
ment, deciding which crane you need depends largely on what you’re us- ing it for. Cranes can be either stat- ic or mobile. Most tree care compa- nies prefer mobile cranes because they can be set up on mountainous
slopes and other challenging areas. For years, straight boom (hydraulic) cranes were the go-to mobile crane, however, knuckle-boom cranes are growing in popularity due to their improved flexibility and efficiency.
by providing them with a safe and sta- ble environment so they can focus on their work. Using a crane removes the need for tree felling, as the crane can more precisely li entire tree sections out of the area. This allows tree care
professionals to care for trees they might other- wise avoid. "[Ash trees are] a really fragile type of wood that you don't want to climb,” says Alexei Orloff, owner of Orloff Tree Service and Excavation. “Even a buck- et truck bumping into the tree will send the dead sticks coming down and shattering on you." Cranes, on the other hand, allow workers to go in and cherry-pick sections with care. "When we imple- ment the crane with re- moval, it's so gentle,” he says.
Every business is different, and equipment decisions are oen influenced by the kind of tree care work they conduct. Are crews working in flat or hilly areas? Rural areas or compact cities? With tall or small trees? Business owners should reflect on their needs and priorities when developing a list of questions for crane dealers. A CRANE FOR EVERY JOB Knowing when you’re ready to take the leap and add a crane to your equipment fleet is a question usually determined by cost. Cranes come with high price tags, upwards of $1 million. To
New Jersey Crane Experts uses hands-on training to give participants real world experience.
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