Is a Crawler Crane Considered Special Equipment?
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Crawler cranes are classified as special equipment. Crawler Crane: It is a self-propelled crane used in high-rise building construction. This type of crane utilizes crawler tracks for mobility and features a rotating boom. With large ground contact area, it offers excellent passability and adaptability, capable of traveling with loads, making it suitable for lifting operations at construction sites. It can perform various tasks including excavation, soil compaction, and pile driving. However, due to its slow travel speed, long-distance site transfers require transportation by other vehicles. Advantages of Crawler Cranes: Crawler cranes provide flexible operation and user-friendly handling, with substantial lifting capacity. They can travel with loads on flat and solid surfaces, and by changing attachments, can be converted into excavators or pile drivers, making them versatile machinery. However, their slow travel speed and high road surface damage potential necessitate transportation via flatbed trailers or railroad flatcars for long-distance relocations.