what are the different types of cranes
1 Tower Crane. 2  Different types of cranes exist depending on the particular job that needs to be completed. 3  One of the most commonly seen cranes seen in cities is a tower crane. 4  Tower cranes were initially developed in Europe and are now popular all over the world.
NSA461 120928 | Page 2 of 7 Types of Cranes Sidelift Crane A side lifter crane is a road-going truck or semi-trailer, able to hoist and transport ISO standard containers. Container lift is done with parallel crane-like hoists, which can lift a container from the ground or from a railway vehicle.
1 Other types of mobile cranes used in construction are floating cranes. 2  Floating cranes are usually used in waterway construction such as bridges, ports, and dams.