Truck Mounted Basic Unit Crane

Item Name Code (INC) 20447

Cranes and Crane-Shovels: Federal Supply Class: FSC 3810; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 3810
Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment: Federal Supply Group: FSG 38; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 38
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INC 20447 Truck Mounted Basic Unit Crane

A crane complete except for front end attachments. It is generally used for dragline, clamshell, pile driving and lifting operations but is not convertible to any of the following operations: shovel-front, backhoe, pullshovel or skimmer. See also CRANE, TRUCK MOUNTED.

Additional Information for Truck Mounted Basic Unit Crane

Truck Mounted Basic Unit Cranes are a type of crane that is mounted on a truck chassis. They are commonly used in construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance projects. These cranes are designed to be mobile and versatile, allowing them to easily move to different job sites.

The basic unit of a truck-mounted crane consists of a boom, which is the main arm of the crane, and a rotating platform, known as the turntable or turret, which allows the crane to rotate 360 degrees. The boom can be extended or retracted to reach different heights and distances.

Truck Mounted Basic Unit Cranes are equipped with hydraulic systems that power the lifting and lowering of loads. They typically have a lifting capacity ranging from a few tons to several hundred tons, depending on the specific model.

These cranes are often used for tasks such as lifting and moving heavy materials, loading and unloading trucks, and assembling or dismantling structures. They are known for their efficiency, mobility, and ability to access tight or confined spaces.

In summary, Truck Mounted Basic Unit Cranes are versatile and mobile cranes that are mounted on truck chassis. They are commonly used in construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance projects for lifting and moving heavy materials.