Level Luffing Crane--By Joseph N. Attard, Malta

Crane

Upper half of crane shown from below. Note the grid of heavy girders under the machinery room floor, taking all the strains of the superstructure. Note also lead weight at rear underside of cabin, besides the lead weights on the counterweight arms. These help to balance the superstructure.

 
 
 

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