While it’s true that any truck crane can save you time, knuckle boom cranes kick the jobsite efficiency into overdrive.

There are several unique benefits that knuckle boom cranes provide that other mobile truck cranes can’t.  The knuckle boom hinge, while simple in concept, is genius in application. Increased capability, reduced loading/unloading times, and the ability to lift cargo vertically and horizontally at the same time, make this machine well worth the weight it pulls.

Let’s look at some of the key ways a knuckle boom can reduce job site time in all of its articulating glory:

No truck repositioning

Loading and unloading cargo gets a whole lot easier when utilizing a knuckle boom crane. Due to the knuckle boom’s ability to swing 360 degrees, a truck can load/unload from either side.

The ability to load a truck from either side is crucial for multi-site job runs, and it will significantly reduce the amount of time spent per pick-up or drop-off.

Lift and load in one swoop

The knuckle boom crane allows for cargo to be moved vertically and horizontally at the same time. With fewer individual movements, time is saved while loading.

The knuckle hinge on the crane allows for the cargo to be lifted while it is being raised, in one single, fluid motion.

The ability to move cargo in one movement not only permits faster load times on-site, but also increases the accuracy of the load placement on a service bed.

More accuracy in tight conditions

Having the boom of your crane able to expand and retract makes loading/unloading in tightly confined areas of whole lot easier.

From street-side or alleyway construction applications to propane cylinder delivery, the ability to move cargo in areas where there is little margin for error is of an enormous benefit.

It saves time by allowing the crane operator to work within the conditions as is, without costly readjustments to the jobsite (often eating up precious hours).

The ability to reach both horizontally or vertically without compromising the safety of the worksite will create an added layer of defense against damages and injury.

Cargo placement right the 1st time

Placing cargo on a truck bed without manual adjustment is a huge time saver.

The knuckle boom crane makes this possible with its ability to move vertically and horizontally without added effort.

For businesses and contractors loading multiple cargo units onto a single truck bed, placing the cargo in the right spot the first time can save hours.

By accurately calculating the space certain cargo will take on a truck bed, the crane operator can strategically place each unit in a specified area within inches.

Not only will this feature save time, but it also provides added functionality to your service truck bed, allowing you to utilize more space by being able to accurately place cargo.

Perfect for multi-site work

When it comes to multi-site or multi pick and drop work, the knuckle boom crane is the prime choice.

It’s swift load and unload allows for faster loading and unloading speeds, saving precious time as you travel from jobsite to jobsite.

The ability to lift and load both vertically and horizontally (I know we keep mentioning this, but it really is that valuable of a functionality) allows multi-stop work to get done faster.

If you are looking for a time and money saving, powerful, American built knuckle boom crane, please click here to contact a JOMAC representative today!