Crawler crane is a type of lifting equipment with a crawler undercarriage, which has the following benefits over other types of cranes:
1. Strong load-carrying capacity:
The crawler crane undercarriage is able to withstand heavy loads thanks to the use of robust and durable components such as track shoe, sprocket and carrier roller. This makes the crawler crane undercarriage suitable for a variety of heavy-duty engineering projects, such as bridge construction, large equipment installation, etc.
2. Adaptation to diverse terrain:
The track system of the crawler crane undercarriage can adapt to diverse terrain environments, such as muddy ground, uneven ground, and rugged mountains, etc. In contrast, the wheeled crane chassis can be used for a variety of projects. In contrast, wheeled crane undercarriage have less manoeuvrability and stability in these complex terrains.
3. Reduced Ground Pressure:
Because tracked crane undercarriage are spread over a larger area of ground, they have less pressure per unit area. This helps to minimise settlement and damage on soft or vulnerable ground (e.g. grass, sand, etc.) and protects the integrity of the ground.
4. Enhanced stability:
Crawler crane undercarriages are designed for better balance and stability. Their low centre of gravity and wider track belt width provide better support and resistance to tipping, ensuring safe operation at heights and under heavy loads.
5. Smaller turning radius:
Crawler undercarriage have a smaller turning radius than wheeled undercarriage. This makes the crawler crane undercarriage more flexible in confined site spaces, allowing for precise handling and manoeuvring.
6. Better traction:
The track system of crawler cranes provides better traction, enabling them to travel safely on steep slopes and rough terrain. This is important for projects in complex terrain such as mountains, forests and swamps.
7. Long service life and low maintenance costs:
Crawler crane undercarriage are made of high-strength materials and robust construction for a long service life. In addition, tracked crane chassis have relatively low maintenance costs in comparison, as they do not require frequent replacement of wearing parts such as tyres and bearings.
Crawler crane undercarriages have the advantages of high load carrying capacity, adaptability to diverse terrains, reduced ground pressure, enhanced stability, smaller turning radius, better traction, as well as long service life and low maintenance costs. These advantages make the crawler undercarriage an ideal choice for various engineering projects.
