Rough Terrain Cranes for Sale

Rough terrain cranes for sale at Krank’s online construction equipment marketplace. Buy and sell used rough terrain cranes from top rough terrain cranes manufacturers including Grove, Terex, Link-Belt, Liebherr, Tadano and more. 

What is a rough terrain crane?

Rough terrain cranes are known for their robust structures and great maneuverability. They are extremely efficient at navigating narrow spaces all thanks to their all-wheel steering. As their name suggests, rough terrain cranes are suitable to drive at rough, bumpy and uneven surfaces at construction sites. 

What are the advantages of rough terrain cranes?

Apart from their ability to work at uneven and rough terrains, there are many design level advantages on part of rough terrain cranes

• Rough terrain cranes have two axles, as opposed to three or more axles, which means rough terrain cranes are all-wheel drive. 

• Compared to other cranes types, rough terrain cranes have hyper sized tires which lets them have a greater maneuverability and grip hold on rough terrains. 

• Not only their tires, but rough terrain cranes have wider wheel base and bigger engines. 

• In rough terrain cranes, each of its outriggers works independently, which allows them to level itself even if the ground is uneven.

Rough terrain crane vs crawler cranes

 Though both of the cranes are used at construction work sites to do the fundamental job required for a crane, there are certain differences between the two. Firstly, rough terrain cranes are known for the maneuverability feature but on the other hand crawler cranes have more stability and mobility capabilities. Secondly, crawler cranes are usually larger than rough terrain cranes and need to be assembled and dis-assembled after use.