What Is a Marine Crane? Applications and Buying Guide
What is a marine (boat) crane and where is it used? How to choose one with corrosion protection, installation, vessel stability and maintenance in mind.
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News, announcements and trade fair participations from Akkar Hydraulic Cranes.
Crane Safety on Site: Essential Rules for Lifting Operations
From ground conditions and outriggers to load charts, wind, power lines and signal persons: the essential safety rules for crane operations on site.
Knuckle Boom vs Telescopic Crane: Which One for Which Job?
We compare knuckle boom and telescopic cranes: how they differ, where each one shines and which is the better choice for your type of work.
Hydraulic Crane Maintenance: A Periodic Service Checklist
Daily, weekly and monthly hydraulic crane maintenance: a practical checklist for oil and filters, hoses, pins, hooks and statutory periodic inspections.
How to Choose a Truck-Mounted Hydraulic Crane: 7 Key Criteria
From capacity and working radius to chassis, axle loads and safety features: the 7 key criteria to check when choosing a truck-mounted hydraulic crane.