How to choose forest timber crane？

1. Slection of Model
When Choosing Suitable Log Crane Model, We Need To Consider The Lifting Capacity, Lifting Height And Other Conditions On Site. Although The Larger The Maximum Lifting Capacity Of The Crane, The More Challenging It Will Be To Fully Utilize Its Performance And Utilization Rate. Therefore, When Make A Choice, We Should Ensure That The Selected Model Can Meet The Lifting Technical Requirements, And Do Not Have To Choose Large Model To Waste Money.

If you wanna it for homeuse, 4.2m forest crane with remote winch 3t forest loader can meet your demand, the lifting capacity is 550kgs at 4m and the full length lifting weight is about 520kgs. The flow of hydraulic oil is 35-45l/Min which can make the logging crane work. There’s remote winch to help you drag heavier log or the like Double the traction force of the log grabber to enable single winch to pull logs. this model is more economic and reliable for endusers. If the budget is sufficient, 4.7m Telescopic Boom Timber Crane with one section is available for you.

If you need it for log delivery at outdoor, 5.5m hydraulic grapple forest cranes with forestry loader. it can grab log further away and the lifting capacity is 570kgs while the load weight is about 540kgs. in addition, the flow rate of hydraulic oil is 40-50l/min and the standard hydraulic rotator is GR-30. To be honest, 4.7m model also can meet your needs if the budget is tight.

If you requir it for forest industry or forestry investment or forestry project, 7.8m hydraulic grapple Log crane and forest loader can reach your aim as well as 7m forest crane log grapple since they have a little difference about the lifting capacity except for the full length. About the lifting capacity at 4m, one is 1880kgs another is 1900kgs at 4m length and at full length the lifting weight is 720kgs another is 830kgs. Besides, 7.5m timber crane can be used for forestry industry too. it adapts GR-40F hydraulic grab rotator (Flange type with 4t rotary motor for grapple)

2. Selection Based On Rotary Base Of Crane
There’re light-duty and heavy-duty base, the main differences of them are design, materials and usage scenarios.
The light-duty forests cranes is usually compact and simple in structure, suitable for use in places with limited space. For example, the model of 4.2m and 4.7m household logging cranes are light in weight but the strength is strong, ensuring the stability operation. So does 5.5m  TC550
The heavy-duty base is more complex, usually with thicker materials and larger structures to withstand greater weight and pressure, such as 7.8m and 7.5m and 7m model are used this design. and it’s fixed on bigger support legs to ensure it work stably. 6.5M tC650 model is a bit special as it can use light type as well as heavy type, it depends.

Light Type Uses Lightweight, High-Strength Steel Plates (About 18mm Thickness) To Reduce Overall Weight and Size While Ensuring Strength. In general, the lifting capacity is under 1000kgs and max working range is within 6m （it depends）
Heavy Type Uses Thicker, High-Strength Steel Plates (About 28mm Thickness) To Ensure Stability And Durability Under Heavy Loads. Generally speaking, the max working range is about 8.5m and the lifting capacity can reach 2000kgs.
On account of the above, the light one is suitable for short-distance movement or flexible position adjustment and operation in limited workplace, such as home, warehouse, workshop. and the heavy one is fit for occasions that need to bear large loading and work in a fixed position for a long time, such as forests industry, wood factories, etc.