what are parts of a crane called
Basic Parts of Tower Crane: The tower crane usually has the following parts. 1  Base: This forms the base of the tower crane and it is very important component as it forms the interface between the tall steel structure and the concrete building top.2  It can be compared to the spine supporting a human body. Long horizontal jib: We know that the jib is one of the most important parts of a crane and in a tower crane it extends horizontally carrying a trolley which runs in and out of the craneâs center carrying the load. 2  So it can be called as the âworking armâ of the crane.