What crane it usually takes
Structural lifts are sized around the heaviest piece at the furthest radius. Larger jobs use all-terrain or crawler cranes and an engineered lift plan.
Not sure? Run your numbers through the crane size calculator.
Worth knowing
- Erection drawings with piece weights speed up quoting
- Ground bearing for outriggers or crawler mats is checked in advance
- Multi-day jobs are often quoted weekly
What to send operators
- Heaviest piece and its location on the plan
- Number of picks and expected days
- Site access and ground conditions
Questions
Who writes the lift plan?
For larger or critical lifts the crane company or an engineer prepares it. Ask each operator what their quote includes.
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