Innovation in the world of service truck bodies has come a long way from the one-size-fits-all approach that dominated much of the last century. More and more, people are looking to customize their service truck bodies to fit the exact needs of their business and line of work.

In the spirit of innovation, we have chosen to take a look at one of the most pivotal points of the customization process.

Cranes are essential to certain lines of work. While there are a few industries that benefit from telescoping cranes, the benefits of the knuckle boom are exponential for many businesses and independent contractors.

Unmatched Command

You can be in control. You are the king of the castle. You are the commander.

It’s amazing what a single hinge can do for your life. In this instance, it gives you unmatched control over the heavy object you are trying to take from point A to point B. By adding some back and forth AND some up and down, you can manipulate the object in ways that a telescope or straight boom crane cannot.

Oblong and obtuse shapes do not give you nearly the headache, hardship, or heartbreak when using this miraculously simple piece of equipment.

Bottom line: for optimum control, this is your answer.

Damage Control

With optimum control comes optimum safety. Minimizing the swing of an object can save your butt when it comes to loading and unloading, and a knuckle boom crane does just that.

That’s not to say if you start cranking gears like a five-year-old in a Toys R’ Us (RIP) that things won’t go awry. However, a knuckle boom crane can aide in minimizing product damage by having greater control over the cargo.

Turn Your Life Around

The knuckle boom crane’s ability to rotate swiftly is a versatility factor that cannot be ignored when selecting a load lifting apparatus (our fancy way of saying crane).

The rotating capabilities and functionalities on a knuckle boom allow for greater reach and more flexibility, which in turn saves you the time of making unnecessary small talk with the foreman.

The weather has been great by the way, Bob.

Sneak Attack

Pesky residential job sites and narrow alleyways need to be on the lookout. Manipulating a knuckle boom crane into those proverbial “hard to reach” areas is a much easier option than the alternative.

The ability to retract and coil mixed with a little rotational wizardry makes this crane the only option for contractors facing these scenarios on a regular basis.

So No One Should Use A Telescoping Crane?

That is incorrect. We are asserting that if you need a crane that will give you greater control when loading and unloading AND provide you with the ability to reach smaller areas with ease, then yes, a knuckle boom crane is the answer for you.

There are certain professions that would find a greater benefit in opting for a telescoping crane, but that is for another article.