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Fixed cranes
A folding crane in a fixed position is an efficient solution for a wide range of lifting and transport operations. As the trailer often outlasts the truck tractor and can be used with multiple tractors, a crane mounted on the trailer is often an economically attractive choice.
The folding crane is mounted to the trailer using heavy-duty bolted connections and forms an integral part of the structure. Because only the crane position in the chassis requires reinforcement, both tare weight and investment costs remain limited. Through detailed strength calculations, we determine at an early stage where reinforcement is required and how the structure should be designed. For additional flexibility, the same bolt-on crane can optionally be prepared for multiple mounting positions on the trailer.
Advantages
- Lower tare weight, as only the crane section of the chassis requires reinforcement.
- Lower investment costs thanks to a simple construction.
- Always ready for loading and unloading on site.
- Reduced maintenance, as no travelling construction or locking mechanism is required.
- Optionally prepared for multiple crane positions.
- In most cases, a Code 26 tractor can also be used for operations in urban low-emission zones.
Movable fixed position
Because the folding crane is attached at a fixed position, the trailer is sometimes less flexible for different types of transport because the mounted crane can get in the way.
As an option, you can choose a second position for the same (bolt-on) folding crane, for example one position on the gooseneck and one position on the low bed. The advantage of this is that you can change the position depending on the cargo to be transported.
Tail crane
For transports where a tail crane is needed for loading and unloading, the option off two folding cranes can also be used. This can be done either with a folding crane on the tractor unit and on the trailer, or with two folding cranes mounted on the trailer.
Proven in Practice
Fixed folding cranes are used daily for a wide variety of lifting and transport operations. Customers such as Voorbij Funderingstechniek, Driesten Harskamp and Van Heyningen Transport operate a Broshuis crane trailer with a fixed crane, tailored to their specific activities. Discover in our references how fixed folding cranes are applied in practice.