The operator's glass-walled command center, usually located near the slewing unit for maximum visibility. Primary Types of Tower Cranes
Anchored to a heavy concrete pad, this provides the fundamental stability for the entire structure. Tower cranes Tower cranes
The horizontal member that extends from the tower. A trolley moves along the jib to position loads horizontally. The operator's glass-walled command center
Extends in the opposite direction of the jib, holding heavy counterweights to balance the load and prevent overturning. Tower cranes Tower cranes