Wrecking Crane Trucks in Australia

About Crane Trucks

Crane trucks are among the most useful and versatile combinations of vehicles and machinery. They are self-sufficient, not requiring forklifts, cranes, or other equipment to load and unload cargo, freight, or other materials.

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2014 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter FK1024 Crane Truck

Drivers arriving at destination worksites are familiar with waiting for a forklift and operator to assist with unloading. This can take a considerable amount of time. In some circumstances, the forklift operator may not be present at all, resulting in frustrating delays. By contrast, the crane truck driver can simply unload the truck on their own, thereby improving efficiency.

Types Of Crane Trucks

There are two types of trucks you’re likely to encounter in this category. Some are more specialised vehicles consisting of the crane alone. These can often handle heavier loads and may have features such as telescopic jibs to make them more versatile.

Others can be tipper truck hybrids that have both a load bed and an accompanying crane mechanism, which allows for both lifting and long-distance transport of materials. These are all-purpose vehicles that can handle different tasks and haul a variety of load types as needed.

What To Look For In A Used Crane Truck

Large crane trucks with sleeper cabs for one or more passengers are sometimes available. Modern units often have comforts such as air conditioning, in-cab electronics, and controls for remotely maneuvring the crane mechanism.

Hydraulic cranes tend to be reliable but watch for any lack of smoothness in movement or leaking fluids as these may indicate needed repairs. Consider whether the used crane truck has features you will need such as hooks, grabber units (or grabs), baskets (or buckets), and outriggers for added stability.

Find Crane Trucks For Sale

You can find new and used crane trucks for sale in Australia and elsewhere on TruckWorld.com.au. You’ll commonly see Fuso (or Mitsubishi Fuso), Hino, International, Isuzu, and other manufacturers represented on the site.