What Is a Tower Crane Used For?

Tower cranes are an iconic and indispensable part of modern construction. Their strength, reach, and precision make them vital for lifting heavy materials and tools into place safely and efficiently. Here’s why they’re so essential, and how Bryn Thomas Cranes can support your project.

What Are Tower Cranes?

Mobile tower cranes are assembled on-site and then fixed in place to remain stationary throughout your project. Recognisable for their towering height and sturdy build, they offer exceptional reach, sometimes exceeding 250 feet, and can lift several tons depending on the model.

How Do Tower Cranes Work?

Tower cranes rely on several precise components that work together to ensure safe, efficient operations:

• Mast: The vertical support structure, securely anchored for stability.
• Jib: A horizontal arm extending from the mast to reach across the work area.
• Counterweights: Positioned opposite the jib to maintain balance.
• Cab: The control centre where the operator manages all movements.
• Trolley: Travels along the jib, allowing pinpoint placement of loads

What Are Tower Cranes Used For?

Tower cranes are engineered for heavy-duty, large-scale lifting tasks across various sectors:

• High-rise construction: Ideal for skyscrapers and multi-storey builds, thanks to their soaring height and long-reach jib
• Infrastructure projects: Bridges, dams, and public buildings benefit from the lifting power and precision of tower cranes
• Industrial applications: Factories, shipyards, and plants often depend on tower cranes to move substantial machinery and components

The Mobile Twist: Self-Erecting Mobile Tower Cranes

At Bryn Thomas Cranes, our mobile tower cranes provide a blend of flexibility and strength. These machines combine elements of mobile telescopic cranes with standard tower cranes, offering a compact, mobile, and fast setup alternative.

Key Features:

• Lift capacity: Up to 10 tonnes.
• Working radius: Up to 60 metres.
• Rapid setup: Ready in just 30 minutes—with minimal infrastructure, transport, or additional materials needed
  

Advantages Over Traditional Options:

• Compact footprint, perfect for city centre work and sites with tight access.
• Greater reach and mobility than standard telescopic cranes.
• Efficient and productive, with low outrigger loading and faster loading times.
• Enhanced safety, operators maintain clear sightlines to the load.
• Ideal for jobs in narrow streets or congested environments.

Mobile tower cranes are purpose-built for projects ranging from new-build factories and city buildings to cladding, roofing, and truss installation.

Which Crane is Right for Your Project?

Choosing between the multiple options of cranes available depends on your project’s scope, location, and requirements.

If you’re weighing up crane types for a specific project or simply curious about your best options, contact us for knowledgeable advice, tailored solutions, and swift delivery across the UK. Let’s help you lift smarter, safer, and faster.