Load Chart and Range Diagram

[@williamgallagher4429]

I’m a construction management student, this really helped me understand what I needed for a hypothetical project. Thanks a lot man

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thanks for going into detail on what you have to do to configure the crane when you roll up on a job. There is definitely more to it than what most people think. Thanks for sharing and congrats on 2000 subscribers!

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Elite Earthworks LLC, most people don't see the behind the scenes stuff involved with a crane. So, I figured I'd share some of it. I just lost a sub somewhere. So, back to 1999 subs I go. 😢. Lol. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@eliteearthworksllc]

To The Top Crane I can make a phone call to me Russian friend, he will take care of that person 😈 I thought it was very interesting, cranes are a fascinating piece of equipment and it’s cool to see the behind the scenes stuff!

[@ToTheTopCrane]

@@eliteearthworksllc, no calls needed. I don't mind if someone unsubscribed. My channel isn't for everyone. 🙂

[@eliteearthworksllc]

To The Top Crane ok he’s on stand by if you change your mind

[@psidvicious]

Lots of critical info in those load charts. Good explanation 👍

[@ToTheTopCrane]

psidvicious, there is lots of critical info in there! Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@viewer3412]

Thank you for the refresher. This is the bread and butter for crane operators... those who refer to charts and manuals before using the crane are doing their job. Otherwise, you can see the rest of those who don’t follow the charts on KZbin crane fails!

[@BlakeC94]

This is pretty much an answer to a question i asked on one of your live streams a week or 2 ago. Askes about having to do math and crunch numbers when you're on the job. Great post. Appreciate it

[@ToTheTopCrane]

The South 803, I think I remember that during the livestream. Hopefully I answered you. I try to get to all the questions and comments during a livestream. I have another stream coming up this Sunday @ 6pm Central. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@BlakeC94]

@@ToTheTopCrane For sure! Yeah you responded. This was the icing on the cake though. I'll be watching Sunday!

[@dalltex]

I noticed on the last video - A short stroll down memory lane- that one showed a great view of the boom deflection (around the 10:37 mark). I was going to ask if this was calculated into your lift but you just answered it. You would make a great instructor.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Dall Tex, I may look into the instructor thing when I get closer to retirement. I figure the longer I am in the seat, the better suited I would be to teach others. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@markmortensen4341]

Heck I actually knew what you were talking about❗️ Didn't know my memory was still working that good. You need to get a printout of that chart that's the size of the old gas station maps❗️ Them you could show it in a live feed😝😝‼️ Thanks for sharing.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Mark Mortensen, I may blow a few pages up and keep them on my desk in case anyone asks about it. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@krd]

Thanks for this video. I know it's old, but it's still really helpful. Got my CPCS Mobile Crane operator course next week and any amount of knowledge is helpful.

[@richardsavaglio661]

Great video. I went through our basic crane and advanced crane classes at our training site. Each class was 80 hours so combined it was 160 hours. I think we had a whopping 10 hours of seat time, the other 150 hours was spent on load charts, rigging, figuring out weights of material etc etc etc If you suck or hate math, find a different career.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Richard Savaglio, on the plus side....most of it is basic math. Lol. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@ezekielerhieyovwe503]

Any Link so I can take the training courses online?

[@motercycles6]

awesome really cool to see that also they had a crane collapse here in louisiana today when it collapsed it collapsed on top of an suv as it was working next to the interstate im not sure what happen i just heard about it

[@ToTheTopCrane]

James Bergeron, that's terrible news about the crane collapse. I hope no one was hurt. I'll see if I can find the info about it. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@motercycles6]

it is terrible news i found a picture of it that i will post to my instagram

[@SkidderKev]

Cool video. Lots of information in this one.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Skidder Kev, thank you! Also, thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@drubradley8821]

AH!!!! This answers my questions, I had asked in one of your most recent videos... I am sorry, I hope you haven't went to a lot of work to make another video, based on that... thank you... I am still doing my best to knock out watching your content.... For stuff!!! Dru

[@ToTheTopCrane]

I haven't started another load chart video yet. No need to apologize. Many thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@dougsmith1166]

Very informative nice job

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Doug Smith, thank you! Also, thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@burningdinosaurs]

Clear as mud lol! But seriously, it was a pretty good explanation and I understood, so I think most would. Thanks for the video!

[@ToTheTopCrane]

burningdinosaurs, I can try to go more in depth on some of that kind of stuff if you want me to? Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@burningdinosaurs]

@@ToTheTopCrane no, it was good explanation! I got it. Thanks tho!

[@sandy1653]

Do you have to calculate boom deflection when you're setting up a lift, and how do you factor that in?

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Sandy, on some jobs, it is definitely a factor. For instance, the 310 foot tower. I had very little margin for error on the radius from the center of the tower. If I was too close, I wouldn't be able to boom up far enough to set the piece. If I was too far away, I wouldn't have enough tip height (head room) to set the piece. On the actual chart, the boom angle is the loaded boom angle, for the defined radius, with the capacity shown. The range diagram however, doesn't show deflection. So, it is primarily a guide to get us in the ballpark or show what we can reach over the top of. Hope that all makes sense. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@sandy1653]

Thanks Jimmy, that makes perfect sense.

[@63256325N]

Thanks for the video.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Duncan MacKenzie, thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@briangardiner1015]

Very informative I was able to read the chart and see what you were talking about. Can you control each boom section? Please reply But if I don't get your message my KZbin is messed up and I'm not getting replys.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Brian Gardiner, yes and no. There is only one telescope cylinder inside the boom. So, the yes part...in maintenance mode, I can lock the cylinder into any one of the five sections and extend or retract it, as long as the boom is in a configuration that allows it. In normal operation, the sections are controlled by the computer, based on what mode I choose. Which is based on what I am lifting, crane configuration, and where I have to go with the item being lifted. Hopefully all of that makes sense. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@waltermattson5566]

Do you copy those charts and blow them up to a size that is easier to read? Jason might need you to close the window too.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

walter mattson, we have a blown up copy of the range diagram. The charts aren't too difficult to read. Jason could probably build an apparatus to both install his A/C and close his window. He's pretty good at designing and building things. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@adamgipson6151]

@@ToTheTopCrane 😃😃😃😃

[@dmacdonell]

I've noticed that the maximum lifting capacity of cranes is with a radius that falls within the circle of the outriggers. Is there a possible practical application of this or is it only a reference? Or am I way off in the weeds? I guess the question is whether you can actually lift the maximum capacity of a given crane?

[@ToTheTopCrane]

dmacdonell, it would be really difficult to find an application. What I find intriguing is there is no industry standard. Some manufacturers use an 8 foot radius for max capacity, others use a 10 foot radius, etc.. So, when searching for a crane, it's important to look at the entire load chart and compare at various radi. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@dmacdonell]

@@ToTheTopCrane right tool for the right job. Thanks for making!

[@johnwarren-649]

Good explanation Jimmy. But being a numbers person really helps you out on it just wish I could see it better

[@ToTheTopCrane]

John Warren, I'll probably make another video with the range diagram and load charts at some point. But, I'll do it in a controlled environment. Then, it should be easier to see, and I'll go into greater detail. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@johnwarren-649]

To The Top Crane I know it's hard see but I like looking at carts an learning something new

[@adamgipson6151]

@@johnwarren-649 same here. I'm a visual learner.

[@johnwarren-649]

Adam Gipson yes I agree an the fact I like numbers an grafts

[@adamgipson6151]

@@johnwarren-649 me too

[@joshwelner1951]

👍👍👍

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Josh Welner, thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@adamgipson6151]

Cool

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Adam Gipson, thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@JasonWorksAlot]

Adam Gipson would be cool-er if he was picking my air conditioner! See what I did there 😎😎

[@eliteearthworksllc]

JasonWorksAlot 😂😂

[@adamgipson6151]

@@JasonWorksAlot suck it up! Been hot in Alabama since May 1. Today was first day without 90° temps.

[@adamgipson6151]

@@JasonWorksAlot how dare you make beautiful rings with currency. Lol

[@kengamble8595]

Uuuhhh............. ok........ 😞 😊😊😊😊😊😊 Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Ken Gamble, didn't care for the load chart and range diagram? If the general consensus is to not do anymore videos about load charts, etc.. I don't have to include them. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@kengamble8595]

@@ToTheTopCrane No no, it was interesting ! I was just making fun of my own incompetent understanding ! 😊 Sometimes my humor is a tad......... weird, sorry !

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Ken Gamble, no need to apologize. My humor is strange sometimes as well. Lol. I hope you are doing well! 🙂

[@kengamble8595]

@@ToTheTopCrane Thanks

[@يحيىعمورال]

Why 118 and not 111? Can be clear please..didn't understand

[@JasonWorksAlot]

Awesome so according to your calculations regardless of counterweights on hand you can come over and lift this window a/c unit into my bedroom window for me... the real question is what's your next excuse as to not come help 😂

[@adamgipson6151]

He charges $2500 an hour

[@ToTheTopCrane]

JasonWorksAlot, I would absolutely help. However, the drive time is going to have a significant impact on the crane bill. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@JasonWorksAlot]

To The Top Crane no problem, I'll adjust my hourly rate for comedic relief... it'll wash out trust me.

[@JasonWorksAlot]

Adam Gipson I'll get working on the gofundme😳😳

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I’m sure Jimmy will accept a check Jason 😉 lol

[@shawncooper754]

You need to loosen up like logger wade and have a few drinks. Your content is good, yet your way too serious on camera

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Shawn Cooper, I appreciate the feedback. But, don't mistake my calmness as being uptight. I am very laid back and calm most all the time. I can't make myself be more animated. That's not who I am. If I did, my content would be fake. If you were to ask anyone who knows me, they'd tell you that what you see on video, is what I am all the time. Thanks for the compliment on my videos, for the feedback, and for watching! 🙂👍