Central Plains Cranes
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FAQ - Products & Service
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- What functions of these cranes are hydraulic vs. electric motor driven?
- Are these cranes mobile on the jobsite?
- Do you deliver these cranes to the jobsite or do I have to arrange for delivery?
- How much of a "footprint" do these cranes take up on the jobsite?
- I have a tight lot or a lot that is on steep, impassable terrain. I'm not going to be able to use my extended forklift on this job. Do your cranes have the same limitations?
- What are the specifications of available cranes?
- What area of the US does Central Plains Cranes service?
- What attachments come with these cranes?
- What happens if a crane breaks down on the job?
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Q: What functions of these cranes are hydraulic vs. electric motor driven?
A: On Benazzato's cranes, the erecting and un-erecting funtions are hydraulic while the operating functions (rotating/slewing, trolly in and out, and hoist up and down) are performed by electric motors driven by power inverters.
A: On Benazzato's cranes, the erecting and un-erecting funtions are hydraulic while the operating functions (rotating/slewing, trolly in and out, and hoist up and down) are performed by electric motors driven by power inverters.
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Q: Are these cranes mobile on the jobsite?
A: Currently all of our cranes are stationary on the jobsite, once erected. We are working on a "crawling" function to be able to more easily reposition our cranes on your jobsite.
A: Currently all of our cranes are stationary on the jobsite, once erected. We are working on a "crawling" function to be able to more easily reposition our cranes on your jobsite.
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Q: Do you deliver these cranes to the jobsite or do I have to arrange for delivery?
A: We deliver and set up our cranes for you on your jobsite. Cost and timing is dependent on your location and site conditions.
A: We deliver and set up our cranes for you on your jobsite. Cost and timing is dependent on your location and site conditions.
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Q: How much of a "footprint" do these cranes take up on the jobsite?
A: Our largest crane requires 14 foot by 14 foot square space to locate it.
A: Our largest crane requires 14 foot by 14 foot square space to locate it.
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Q: I have a tight lot or a lot that is on steep, impassable terrain. I'm not going to be able to use my extended forklift on this job. Do your cranes have the same limitations?
A: No, in fact this situation is one of the situations that favors our cranes over extended forklifts. Since our cranes are set in their location and they reach radially around the jobsite via the rotating arm/jib, there are no ground elevation or ground protrusion issues that prohibit use.
A: No, in fact this situation is one of the situations that favors our cranes over extended forklifts. Since our cranes are set in their location and they reach radially around the jobsite via the rotating arm/jib, there are no ground elevation or ground protrusion issues that prohibit use.
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Q: What are the specifications of available cranes?
A: Click here to see a summary of our available cranes and their specifications.
A: Click here to see a summary of our available cranes and their specifications.
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Q: What area of the US does Central Plains Cranes service?
A: While we can service much of the US, or put you in touch with someone in your area, we service the midwest states of the US. This includes the North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana.
A: While we can service much of the US, or put you in touch with someone in your area, we service the midwest states of the US. This includes the North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana.
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Q: What attachments come with these cranes?
A: A number of attachements is available for use with our cranes. They include straps, forks, steel I-beam scissors/lifts, garbage skips, cement skips, and "man baskets". Click here for pictures of the available attachments.
A: A number of attachements is available for use with our cranes. They include straps, forks, steel I-beam scissors/lifts, garbage skips, cement skips, and "man baskets". Click here for pictures of the available attachments.
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Q: What happens if a crane breaks down on the job?
A: Many crane issues can be resolved over the phone. In the instances where that is not possible, we are available to visit your jobsite and rectify any issue.
A: Many crane issues can be resolved over the phone. In the instances where that is not possible, we are available to visit your jobsite and rectify any issue.
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