Your service crane is one of the hardest working pieces of equipment you own and it's critical to take proper care of it to prevent a breakdown or, worse yet, personal injury.

When it comes to crane operation, boom safety is critical. Whether you're a seasoned operator or new to the job, understanding and maintaining the boom components ensures safe, reliable lifting and extends the life of your equipment.

Let’s start with a quick refresher:

The boom on a crane is the primary lifting beam. Depending on the model, it may feature multiple extensions—some hydraulic, some manual. Several key systems make up the boom, including:

• Anti-two-block (A2B) device
• Boom tip light
• Hoist
• Sheaves
• Bearing plates (these allow the boom sections to slide smoothly over each other)

All of these components must be properly maintained for safe operation.

Key Inspection Points for Boom Safety

Here are a few critical items to check during your routine inspections:

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT:

LUBE CAPABILITIES

"We know today's service trucks are expected to be more multi-purpose than ever before," said Tim Henrich, STI National Sales Manager. "And that's exactly why you can add a full range of lube capabilities to an STI crane or mechanics body." 

Whether it's lube decks, reel cabinets, product/waste tanks, including DEF and antifreeze, we've outfitted a service truck to do that and much more! Just look at some of these customer builds to see how we can make your service truck a true multi-tasking machine. Ask your sales rep for a quote on the custom config you'd like added to your jobsite.

Email us at sales@servicetrucks.com.