Crane Truck.

TM 38-400/NAVSUP PUB 572/AFMAN 23-210 MCO 4450.14/DLAM 4145.12

Figure 4-26. Bridge crane.

indoor operation and have a capacity of 6,000 or 10,000

(4) Crane Truck. A warehouse crane truck is

pounds (fig 4-27). The warehouse crane truck is used to

a power-driven, self-propelled unit consisting of a boom

lift, swing, and lower loads that are too heavy or bulky or

mounted on a mobile wheel chassis. The boom can be

otherwise unsuitable for handling by other types of MHE.

operated independently so that sluing and topping can

It may be used for loading and unloading flatcars,

be accomplished without movement of the chassis.

flatbed trailers, or gondolas. The warehouse crane truck

Power is supplied by a gasoline engine or by electric

is sometimes used to transport loads horizontally for

motors. Gasoline-powered crane trucks are equipped

short distances when sufficient overhead clearance is

with pneumatic tires for outdoor operation and range in

available.

capacity from 6,000 to 20,000 pounds. Electric-powered

crane trucks are equipped with solid-rubber tires for

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