OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000001954

Crane Counterweight and Suspension

Published: 2026-09-15T19:09:44.113033Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001954
Categories: Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation > Hoists and Cranes

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ABSTRACT

Disclosed is a mobile articulated crane having a boom for carrying a load when
the crane is stationary and while the crane is mobile. The boom has an end for
engaging with a load and an opposed end. The crane further comprises a
counterweight attached to the boom at or close to the opposed end of the boom.
A rear body of the crane can comprise first and second rear axles, each for
supporting the rear body on the ground. The first rear axle can be arranged to
be displaced relative to the second rear axle such that wheels of the first
rear axle selectively engage or disengage with the ground.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001954
Published 2026-09-15T19:09:44.113033Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001954