Truck Mounted Crane

A crane, consisting of a full revolving superstructure complete with boom and mounted on a heavy duty, self-propelled truck or truck chassis suitable for highway travel. It is primarily designed for weight lifting operations. The crane is self-powered or may derive its mobile power from the power unit of the truck chassis in connection with a hydraulic system. The crane is not convertible to shovel or backhoe operations. For truck mounted cranes convertible to shovel and backhoe operations in addition to performing weight lifting operations, see crane-shovel, truck mounted. For items specifically designed for the recovery of disabled vehicles and equipment, see truck, wrecker.