Boom Truck
Boom trucks are somewhat similar to cranes and could be outfitted with a winch for lifting. This would depend upon the weight and size of the vehicle, which determines the kind of load that could be raised. Due to the potential of their size, cranes can usually raise loads which are much bigger. The benefit of boom trucks is that they are capable of being driven to work areas and are mobile that make them much more versatile. Moreover, a boom truck could be outfitted with a bucket and could also raise workers as well as materials up to high places. Like for instance, boom trucks are normally found lifting utility and maintenance staff on a telephone pole.
Kinds
There are a variety of different types of boom trucks. There are times when the term "boom truck" is synonymously used with vehicles which carry out similar functions. For example, aerial work platforms that are mounted to the bed of a truck that uses hydraulic lifts may be called a boom truck. Other people may refer to a typical utility truck used to lift workers to a utility a boom truck. Whether the truck operates on treads or wheels, utilizes a bucket or a winch, they are still able to lift materials and workers vertically.
Boom Truck Crane
A boom truck crane is a type of boom truck that can be used like a crane. Normally, these kinds of vehicles are found in areas which are difficult to reach and hard to reach places, that require a heavy lifting vehicle. A boom truck crane could raise various weights. These kinds of equipment remain stationary when lifting.
Crane
Bigger cranes are large lifting devices utilized for transporting goods or materials and are usually used to transport construction supplies also. They are common features in the the construction industry, the manufacturing industries and the transportation industries. Cranes use ropes, wires, chains or cables connected to a winder. The load capacity depends on the type of crane. The highest load capacity is provided by big fixed chains.