The top line refers to the lengths of the boom available for the crane type.200T is the gross capacity which is the tonnage it can lift, but it’s actual load capacity is referred to as the net capacity.This is an example of a 200T Liebherr crane load chart. Image: Crane Load Chart for Liebherr LTM 1200- 5.1 Mobile Crane Let’s make use of one of our all-terrain 200T cranes as an example: How do we read a mobile crane load chart? It is not for the operator to determine when the crane is on site.

It is therefore imperative that the site supervisor and project manager use a crane load chart before ever quoting a client or sending the crane to site. Mobile cranes are large pieces of equipment that need to be operated safely, accurately and within it’s capabilities.

We’ll take you through an example of a commonly used mobile crane load chart and provide you with some guidelines to consider when reading crane load charts: Reading & Understanding Crane Load Charts So, the question is how do you read a crane load chart to help you make an informed decision about which crane to hire for your project? The load requirement is a crucial component when identifying the specifications of a job and this is when a load chart can be used as an accurate means of assisting in one area of determining which crane should be used for lift. All of our cranes are obviously designed to perform a function but, each crane will have its specific load capacity. Concord Cranes has a range of three types of cranes, namely all-terrain, rough terrain, and truck-mount cranes that lift between 7T-750T. There are varying types and sizes of mobile cranes. How to Read A Crane Load Chart Learn about some insightful guidelines on how to read a mobile crane load chart.

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