Knuckleboom trucks also called loader crane, truck crane, articulating crane and lorry loader, knuckle boom truck has changed how people offload and load in different industries. It looks like a similar straight boom truck but in reality it has 2 booms: the outer boom and main boom. Both of these booms have knuckles which allows for easier loader crane operator.
The knuckle boom truck works in a similar way like your hands when you straighten out your fingers and bend it. Knuckleboom trucks are easier to fold making it possible to get smaller items or reach items at a long distance. Compared to the traditional boom cranes, knuckleboom trucks have the fold and extend ability.
For unloading and loading of heavy cargo in restricted spaces, this type of truck has no match. It is very popular in Europe where there is restriction in truck size and roads are smaller compared to North America. However, due to its practical use, its popularity is spreading like wildfire in different parts of the globe. These types of trucks have been particularly helpful in construction, forestry, transport, marine, petroleum and mining industries. They may be small and easy to use but it does not mean that they do not have what it takes to carry up to 60 tons.
In the transport and construction industry, it is fitted and remodeled for a truck. For marine purposes, it is fitted into a boat. It can also be put on a rail car or dock and it can be fold for storage making it versatile compared to traditional boom crane.
There are a lot of things that you can do with a knuckleboom crane. It helps the economy by being the go to crane to use in different industries.