A big crane truck 🏗️ ready to stretch out its long arm (the boom) and lift heavy loads high into the air. Yellow or orange makes it look just like the real thing on a construction site. A fun page for young vehicle fans to color with a parent or teacher.
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How much can a crane truck lift?
The biggest wheeled mobile cranes can lift more than 1,000 tonnes, about as heavy as 200 elephants! Smaller crane trucks like the one in this picture usually lift loads of a few tonnes up to several dozen tonnes.
Why doesn’t a crane truck tip over?
Before lifting, the crane puts out legs called outriggers. They stretch out sideways and press firmly on the ground, making the base wider and steadier, so the crane can lift heavy loads without tipping over. You can spot the outriggers and their round foot pads in this picture.
What jobs do crane trucks do?
They lift heavy steel beams and concrete up high when office buildings and apartment blocks are being built. They also help build bridges and set big machines in place.
