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Field Notes
Buying guides, inspection tips, and straight talk on financing and freight — for the people who run the iron.
Cranes 3 guides
Crane Types.
Types of Mobile Cranes: How They Work and Which One Fits Your Job
How a crane works and the main types — all terrain, rough terrain, truck mounted, crawler, and the smaller carry-deck, spider, and mini cranes — with a comparison table to match one to your job.
July 15, 20267 min read
Buying Guide.
Used All Terrain Crane Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
What to inspect, what to walk away from, and how to finance a used all terrain crane — so you buy with confidence.
July 15, 20269 min read
Inspection Guide.
All Terrain Crane Inspection Guide: What to Check Before You Buy
The six systems to inspect before you buy a used all terrain crane — engines, hydraulics, boom, outriggers, rigging, and the LMI — plus the red flags that should stop the deal.
July 15, 202610 min read