Posted on Jan 20th 2015

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When we talk about Industrial vehicles we talk of hydraulic truck mounted equipments. It can be Service trucks, Service cranes, Tire Service trucks, Hooklift Hoists, Cable Hoists, Container Carriers, Mechanic Truck etc.

Commercial vehicle operators understand the importance of providing load handling equipment on their vehicles to comply with health and safety measures and enhance the productivity through more effective use of resources. But any equipment, including cranes and loading platforms, installed on the vehicle will contribute to its overall weight. This is most important aspect where operators need to be careful that there is always limited capacity to carry loads such as tools, equipment, materials and supplies and remain within the designated limits. Minimising the weight of equipment is always preferable.

Load handling equipment manufacturers now offer a wide range of products so that operators can specify products closely aligned to their application requirements. The objective is to provide effective load handling capability while minimising the size and weight of the equipment to leave as much room and carrying capacity as possible on the vehicle.

While right-sizing load handling equipment makes sense, manufacturers have also been redesigning their products to remove unnecessary weight. This has been achieved by re-engineering components to reduce the amount of metal or by replacing materials such as steel with lighter alternatives such as aluminium but without compromising on the performance or structural integrity of products. More generally, by specifying the lightest possible crane or loading platform to meet their needs, operators will also reduce fuel consumption to save running costs and make a contribution to sustainability objectives.
 

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