BC Crane Safety oversees the assessment and certification of mobile crane, boom truck and tower crane operators. Within each of these general categories are several crane types and classifications based on the design and lifting capacity of the crane. Knowing the crane type you intend to operate helps determine your options.
Mobile Cranes
Mobile cranes have a steel lattice or a telescoping hydraulic boom. Typically, they are mounted on tracks or rubber-tired carriers. They are often used on larger construction projects such as bridges, dams and mines.
Hydraulic
Unlimited
Hydraulic
80 Tonnes and Under
Hydraulic
20 Tonnes and Under
Boom Trucks
Boom trucks are truck-mounted folding or stiff boom telescoping cranes. They have many uses: erecting steel, delivering building supplies, installing advertising signs, and servicing electrical utilities.
Stiff Boom
Unlimited
Stiff Boom
40 Tonnes and Under
Stiff Boom
20 Tonnes and Under
Folding Boom
Unlimited
Folding Boom
22 Tonnes and Under
Folding Boom
10 Tonnes and Under
Tower and Self-erect Cranes
Tower cranes consist of a horizontal boom with an operator cab on top of a tower. They are generally fixed to the ground on a concrete slab, however some are attached to the sides of structures. They are typically used in the construction of tall buildings.
Self-erect tower cranes are smaller, remotely-operated tower cranes with less lifting capacity. Another crane is not required for assembly at the worksite. Uses include lifting small loads of concrete and construction materials for low-rise buildings.
Tower
Self-erect Tower
