The main component of a small spider crane is the boom, which is usually made of aluminum or steel. The boom is connected to the crane base by multiple pulleys and cables. There is a hook at the end of the boom that is used to attach the crane’s load. The hook is operated by a hydraulic system, allowing it to be raised and lowered.
These cranes lift and move heavy objects by using hydraulic pressure. The operator uses a remote control to operate the crane’s hydraulic pump, which provides power for the crane’s lifting and movement.
The outriggers of the small spider crane are also hydraulic, which allows the crane to go around obstacles and into tight spaces. Each leg has wheels, which helps the crane move over uneven terrain.
Typically, a combination of the weight of the object being lifted and the height of the lift determines how far the outriggers are extended to ensure that the rigging has developed enough ballast. Many outriggers are operated by a hydraulic system, which also provides additional power for the lifting process.
Once safely in place, the rigger will perform a safety check and fill out the lifting safety paperwork, then secure the load to the boom and lift it. The tracked mini crane then proceeds to lift the load to its maximum capacity and height for the specific load (specified by the size of the spider crane you are using).
You will see tracked mini cranes being used extensively in the later stages of construction of large high-rise buildings as they can skillfully lift multiple layers of construction materials to higher floors as the building is being constructed.