Lattice Boom Truck Cranes in Gambrills, MD
Lattice Boom Truck Cranes to Rent in the Mid-Atlantic Region
At L.R. Willson & Sons, we are a family-owned and -operated business that has been providing much of the Mid-Atlantic region with lattice boom truck cranes and various other rentals for all your crane needs. Since 1971, we have given Washington, DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, and select North Virginia local’s peace of mind knowing that our equipment is up to any job, no matter the scope. As one of the oldest and most experienced crane and rigging equipment companies around, we’re always here to offer a helping hand and a wide range of rental cranes.
Our Lattice Boom Truck Cranes Are Perfect for Your Next Job!
Truck-mounted lattice boom cranes are wheeled trucks that feature a lattice boom crane in front of the operator’s cab. These trucks are often equipped with one cab for driving and for driving and one cab for operating the crane. The dual-cab nature of lattice boom truck cranes means the vehicle will often contain a front and rear (or upper or lower) engines. Some other common features include a long tail and counterweight behind the crane cab and a crane boom that consists of metal strips that cross to create a reinforced structure capable of heavy loads. We have many lattice boom trucks to choose from, so get in touch with one of our seasoned employees to review your options before renting.
A Versatile Lifting Option for Your Next Mid-Atlantic Job
Our rentable lattice boom truck-mounted cranes are valuable due to their versatility. With the ability to simultaneously lift and maneuver, it is easier to support your working load. This benefits the bottom line for your company due to there being no need for separate transportation concerns. Lattice boom truck cranes offer the strength of crawler cranes with the improved ability to distribute loads through outriggers. In addition, our small truck-mounted lattice boom cranes are an economic alternative to telescopic boom cranes for jobs that last for more than a few days.
Lattice Boom Truck Cranes vs. Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes
Hydraulic cranes come truck-mounted, while a crawler crane is a type of crane that can move around due to its caterpillar tracks. Lattice boom truck cranes are powered by a hydraulic system in the form of two hydraulic pumps. These pumps give the crane enough power to lift large amounts of weight on a fairly regular basis. On the other hand, a lattice boom crawler crane uses the track and propulsion system, where the track is the base of the whole machine and provides the equipment with stability and mobility. The crawler crane is more suitable for small to medium job sites with rough terrain, whereas the lattice boom truck-mounted cranes are ideal for big, basic jobs where many things need to be lifted quickly and efficiently. The team at L.R. Willson & Sons will help you determine which option is best for your next job.
Call to Reserve Your Crane Rental Today!
No matter what type of crane you’re looking to rent, the helpful team at L.R. Willson & Sons can assist you. We offer a plethora of rentals to meet your job requirements. Contact us today for more information!
Key Features of Lattice Boom Truck Cranes
Lattice boom truck cranes are heavy-duty, specialized pieces of machinery that feature a wide lifting machine mounted on a truck chassis with oversized tires and an expanded boom. This allows for a higher lifting capacity and long reach while ensuring overhead mobility and precision. Some key features are:
- Welded steel lattice structure in an open W or V pattern to provide a high strength-to-weight ratio for heavy lifting and precise maneuverability
- Commercial truck chassis for easy handling on rugged terrain and public roads
- Modular design consisting of pinned or bolted sections that can be added or removed for versatile onsite applications
- Heavy-duty, powerful hydraulics and motors for easy handling of 90-800 tons
- Robust outriggers for enhanced stability
- Modern safety technology including anti-tipping features, load moment indicators, anti-two-block switches, and boom angle/radius indicators
Explore the Benefits of Using Truck-Mounted Lattice Boom Cranes
These specialty cranes offer superior safety, high lifting capacities, and extended reach for large-scale, complex, and versatile project needs. They are used for infrastructure development, high-rise construction, shipbuilding, and many other industries. Some of the biggest benefits are:
- Safely and precisely lift, carry, and place heavy loads across distances or in tight spaces with ease
- Reach over buildings, power lines, and other obstacles
- Designed for efficient transportation and can drive on public roads between job sites
- Faster to set up and tear down
- High-efficiency for fewer and faster lifts
- Incredibly versatile and suitable for a wide range of complex tasks
Answers to FAQs About Our Crane Rental Services
We recommend lattice boom truck cranes for projects that require high-capacity lifting, extensive reach, and mobility between sites. They are ideal for use in bridge construction, wind turbine erection, high-rise maintenance or construction, industrial maintenance and assembly, industrial plant relocation, telecom tower installation, and more.
We can help you calculate load weight, reach or lift height, operating radius, and terrain requirements to determine the right carrier mounted lattice boom crane option for your needs.
Crane operators must be licensed and certified, which means that they must undergo rigorous training and testing. They must comply with OSHA regulations as well as other industry and federal regulations, including pre-inspections, equipment checks, preventive maintenance, load capacity checks, and terrain inspections. They must ensure proper clearance from power lines and other structures and operate within the work perimeter as well as coordinate with key safety personnel such as signal persons.