Knuckle boom cranes are the all-in-one solution that anyone owning a service body that regularly deals with loading and unloading cargo needs to consider.

The knuckle boom crane is relatively new to the domestic US market, yet the benefits and effectiveness of the tool are widely accepted as being a superior truck-mounted crane solution.

The knuckle boom’s versatility and adaptability in diverse job sites and functions make it the perfect end-all-be-all solution for utility and service trucks in need of a multi-functional crane.

Need additional proof as to why the knuckle boom may be the tool that you didn’t know you were looking for? Look no further.

Confined area loading and unloading

The knuckle boom operates on a hydraulic hinge, or knuckle, allowing it to extend and retract in areas that traditional cranes would not be able to. This feature, while seemingly small in explanation, has massive utility when considering areas that are not usually accessible for a crane.

Prime examples can be found in small alley ways or commercial job sites that require cargo to be moved around frequently with little space to do so.

The hinge allows for the crane to move both horizontally and vertically allowing for cargo to be loaded, unloaded, and moved from area to area in tightly confined spaces with ease.

In scenarios where there is little margin for error, the knuckle boom is an absolute game changer, for both safety and efficiency.

Loading and unloading speed

Speed=more time. Time= more money. These are facts of life.

The ability to quickly load and unload using a knuckle boom crane is remarkable.

The secret weapon is once again the hydraulic hinge, allowing for both vertical and horizontal movement.

For industries that require frequent loading and unloading, there is no better solution than an articulating boom for ease of use and time spent doing so.

Common applications can found in tire transportation services to propane gas industries to delivery services of all trades.

The knuckle boom provides precision when selecting the cargo to unload and provides an ease of use that other cranes are not capable of.

90 degree angles

Cargo and materials needed to be moved at a 90 degree angle for whatever the reason can cause issues logistically on any job site. The articulating knuckle can be the remedy to this age old problem.

The reoccurring savior of this undesirable scenario: the hinge; the knuckle.

The knuckle boom provides operators with the ability to position the crane at a 90 degree angle and transport cargo from area to area with simplicity. That means no more standing around calculating the best method of material movement.

You just…pick it up and move it.

Couple the ability to hinge at 90 degrees with the ability to turn at 180 degrees, and now you have made a complex job site problem a simple geometry equation.

As the old Staples commercial goes, “That was easy.”

Attachments for pretty much everything

When you consider the attachment possibilities with a knuckle boom crane, the Swiss army knife comparison comes to life.

The knuckle boom can be equipped with barrier grabs, hooks, pallet forks, and more.

The versatility and possibilities with a knuckle boom crane are vast. This tool is a smart choice for both specialized industry application, and for skilled laborers looking for an adaptable tool.

Customized installment configurations

We have spoken to a large degree about the flexibility of the articulating boom crane. Not only does the crane provide immense opportunity in function, the installment configuration can be specialized as well, ensuring that the truck-mounted crane is optimized to fit the individuals needs.

Knuckle boom cranes provide the option of being right, left, or center mounted on a service body truck to best meet the demands of the individual operator.

The specialized placement upon a service truck body provides optimum performance for the cranes intended function(s), while still giving the truck owner flexibility to use the crane for multiple functions.

Don’t let it weigh on you

Truck-mounted cranes come in all shapes and sizes, some weighing far more than others.

A knuckle boom crane’s compact design and lighter weight allows for higher payloads and more cargo space on your service body truck.

Empty miles will also have less overall truck weight resulting a better fuel mileage and cost savings. 

Stay in control

A custom, truck-mounted crane manufacturer (like JOMAC) can outfit your crane with additional custom features, including remote control, wired, manual, or fully proportional controls.

The ability to customize your control setup based on the intended use of a knuckle boom opens more possibilities to enhance the experience of using a truck-mounted crane.

Pair the numerous control configurations with the long list of uses, and one can see how a knuckle boom crane is very much the Swiss Army Knife of cranes.

If you are interested in learning more about knuckle boom crane options, customized features, and costs associated, please send us a note outlining what your perfect truck-mounted crane would feature. We would love to provide you with a free consultation and quote. Click here for more information!