M62 / M543 Wrecker Question

[corsairguru]

What's the maximum usable lift height for the crane on these trucks? I'm about to assemble some metal buildings (aircraft hangars), and I'm trying to use this as an excuse to purchase a surplus wrecker. The tallest building has an 18' eve. Any chance an M62 could lift the sections of steel framing that high before running out of usable lift height?

 

[poppop]

I think 17 feet is about all you can get on the boom. I think some of the newer wreckers had a higher lift.

 

[clinto]

You are building a hangar and your screen name is "corsair Guru".......

I think it goes without saying we expect to see some pics!!!!

 

[73m819]

get a 246 or a 819, thay both have a 26' boom, that should get you high enough

 

[cranetruck]

26 ft may not be enough unless you can move the truck close to point of lift. Working from the inside of the building may do it....

 

[maddawg308]

Wow, that's a nice looking cabin! Hope I can have a house like that someday...

 

[No.2Diesel]

You CAN have a house like that!! Just go to http://southlandhp.org or www.historicbuildingrescue.org

Bjorn, question about the the extension you've added to the K-Boom in the picture: is that just square or rectangular tubing? What is the wall thickness and overall size. That is a really neat modification. Thanks for the pics. Do you hew ?

 

[cranetruck]

No2, that particular cabin is not my design, mine can be seen here http://mayapplebrandstedt.com/

The extension adds about 8 ft to the reach of the crane. It can be carried in the A-frame holders on the pipeline bed.

 

[No.2Diesel]

Very simple but very functional. That really gets me thinking how I can add a similar light duty extension to the M819s boom It would be more difficult due to the boom ending with a pulley structure and not just a tube. hmmm... can't put it on the side, don't want to create torsional loads...bottom is out of the question.... the top! How far in the tube if the existing boom is it? Maybe an upside down "dolphin-striker" and cable could be employed although installation and removal time would increase. hmmm....

Had no idea you did such stuff with wood. I appreciate your craftsmanship.