A Good Deal – on Balance
They look very much out of place. That is often the first impression of an Equilibrium Crane (or balance crane) in action. Being used to ‘straightforward’ design of bulk loading and unloading equipment, the huge ‘block’ of counterweight on the back of the crane makes an awkward sight. But seeing the crane in operation one is made aware of the benefits of the “big hump on the back” and the design starts to make more sense.
Due to their build simplicity balance cranes offer a much longer lifespan than other cargo handling equipment. The crane has low...
