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FIIG:  T340-A

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  AB

Type:  0

Definition:  A crane, consisting of a full revolving superstructure complete with boom and mounted on a heavy duty, self-propelled truck or truck chassis suitable for highway travel. It is primarily designed for weight lifting operations. The crane is self-powered or may derive its mobile power from the power unit of the truck chassis in connection with a hydraulic system. The crane is not convertible to shovel or backhoe operations. For truck mounted cranes convertible to shovel and backhoe operations in addition to performing weight lifting operations, see CRANE-SHOVEL, TRUCK MOUNTED. For items specifically designed for the recovery of disabled vehicles and equipment, see TRUCK, WRECKER.

Basic INC:  70538

Basic Name:  CRANE

Description:  1. A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. The item may be manually or power operated and either fixed or mobile. 2. An apparatus consisting of a projecting arm, boom, or A-frame, operated in conjunction with a hook(s) or sling(s), either stationary or moving in a vertical and/or horizontal arc. Operating power is furnished from an outside source, such as a tractor or truck on which the item may be mounted. Excludes: unmounted cranes. See also Crane-Shovel and Derrick.