What Are Mini Cranes Used For?
There is nothing quite like mini cranes for tight workspaces. But that is not all they are meant for. In fact, they are so useful that they have quickly become one of the main lifting solutions across various industries in Canada.
Providing unmatched lifting power in a compact and precision-engineered form, these machines can step up and take charge of tasks in spaces where traditional cranes just cannot reach. Think tight alleyways, indoor spaces, rooftops, tunnels, or controlled industrial environments.
What works in their favor is the balance they strike between strength and size. It would be an understatement to say that they have truly transformed the way contractors, utility operators, and facility managers work in their domain.
But what do they do? What are mini cranes built for? How are they different from standard cranes?
Platform Basket Canada, makers and providers of exceptional Italian-engineered mini cranes in Ontario, is here to answer all of your questions. Let’s begin!
What Makes Mini Cranes Different From Traditional Cranes?
When it comes to their capabilities, both mini cranes and traditional cranes bring a separate set of strengths. While traditional cranes might excel in terms of raw lifting power, mini cranes are designed to go where the work actually takes place. Let us show how mini cranes trump standard ones in some very specific ways:
Compact size for tight spots
First and foremost, mini cranes can go where standard cranes can only dream of fitting. From tight doorways to narrow corridors, rooftops and industrial isles, you can take a mini crane anywhere to work.
Tracked mobility
Featuring rubber tracks with low ground pressure, you can safely use these machines on delicate flooring. They also stay stable on uneven ground and indoor surfaces where larger cranes might sink or cause damage.
Precise, controlled lifting
Mini cranes do not compromise on lifting performance. Equipped with smooth hydraulic systems and proportional controls, you can use them to place loads with millimeter-level precision. This makes them perfect for a wide array of tasks such as installation of glass, mechanical systems, and structural components.
Indoor-friendly power options
Not all mini cranes run on diesel. For example, at Platform Basket Canada, we offer electric and low-emission models that allow you to use our cranes indoors without requiring a full building shutdown.
Faster deployment with low downtime
Easy and quick to deploy owing to their compact stabilization systems, mini cranes retain their peak performance even during demanding jobs. They are easy to maintain and repair too.
Mini cranes offer what traditional cranes do not – the right balance of size, strength, and control, which makes them perfect for any jobsite across Canada.
Key Applications: What Are The Main Uses Of Mini Cranes?
These small mobile cranes are useful for dozens of applications. But here is a list of what they are most commonly used for across Canadian worksites:
Glass installation and curtain wall work
Most mini cranes come with suction attachments that make it easier to install glass panels in a precise and efficient manner. They can be used to install curtain walls in a wide variety of spaces such as high-rises, airports, malls, and storefronts.
HVAC and mechanical equipment placement
From lifting and placing pumps and valves to motors and generators, mini cranes can help you with precise equipment placement – both on rooftops and indoors.
Industrial plant maintenance
Facilities such as manufacturing plants, food processing factories, power stations and warehouses require the constant flow of material, which small mobile cranes can help with.
Urban construction in confined places
Canadian cities are notoriously famous for their tight lanes and streets, which can make construction a real challenge. Mini cranes simplify construction by easily fitting into alleys, courtyards, and the spaces between buildings.
Telecom and utility support
You can use small mobile cranes to carry out maintenance work for telecom towers including placement of utility equipment, compact transformers, and light infrastructural elements.
Transportation, infrastructure, and landscaping
Lastly, small mobile cranes are a great asset for infrastructure maintenance on transportation facilities such as stations, tunnels, airports, and maintenance yards. They can also be used to carry out urban landscaping.
Conclusion
From the construction sector to the transportation hubs – there’s no industry in Canada that mini cranes are not used for. These powerful performers can work indoors and outdoors, placing them among the most capable lifting solutions available today.
Platform Basket Canada offers state-of-the-art mini cranes to all industries in Ontario. Contact us to explore our range of versatile and energy-efficient small mobile cranes.
FAQs
How much weight can a mini crane safely lift?
It depends on the mini crane model you choose and its individual capabilities. However, the average would be anywhere between 1 and 8 tonnes.
Do mini crane operators need to be certified in Canada?
Yes. You need a proper CSA-compliant crane operation certificate to use a mini crane in Canada.
Can mini cranes be used during winter?
Yes. Mini cranes can be used to carry out their usual tasks in cold-weather conditions as long as proper measures are taken for safe operation.
