Global Demand & Market Potential
The future holds significant demand for trucks across China and the developing world. A notable market gap exists: in Europe, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, truck-mounted cranes comprise over 40% of the truck market, whereas in China, this figure is less than 2%.
These cranes offer distinct advantages, including high mobility, rapid deployment, and the integration of lifting and transport functions. This leads to improved resource utilization and a significantly lower cost compared to dedicated truck cranes.
Enmax Product Overview
An Enmax truck-mounted crane typically consists of a truck chassis, a cargo box, a power take-off (PTO), and the crane itself.
- Supported Chassis Brands: Shacman, Dongfeng, Faw, Auman, Steyr, and Howo.
- Crane Configurations:
- By Type: Straight-arm and Folding-arm models.
- By Tonnage: 2, 3.2, 5, 6.3, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 30, 60, 90, and 120 tons.
How It Works
Enmax cranes utilize a robust hydraulic system for lifting, telescoping, and rotating to handle cargo efficiently. They are designed for seamless installation onto standard trucks.
Throughout the evolution of truck-mounted cranes, there has been a notable weight difference between folding booms and straight booms. Historically, the sub-50-ton truck crane market was dominated by folding boom models from Europe, the United States, and other international manufacturers. While straight boom cranes are gaining popularity in China, Enmax leverages advanced hydraulic lifting and telescoping systems to deliver versatile, truck-mounted lifting solutions.
Below, we compare the advantages of folding and straight boom cranes from multiple perspectives—including how to effectively use folding booms. This insight will help you better understand industry trends and position your business for greater opportunities.
Knuckle Boom Truck-Mounted Cranes
- Knuckle boom cranes feature fully foldable arms, which require no dedicated cargo hold space, maximizing transport efficiency.
- They excel in tight or height-restricted spaces, offering the ability to lift and place loads that require telescoping movement—enabling flexible operation within set limits.
- A direct-drive, multi-cylinder hydraulic system ensures more responsive, faster, and efficient performance.
- A variety of folding boom configurations and lifting options are available, making them suitable for diverse applications and job requirements.
- Compared to straight boom cranes, folding boom models incorporate a higher proportion of imported core components, resulting in enhanced precision, durability, safety, and micro-control.
- While folding boom cranes involve more complex operation and come with higher manufacturing precision and cost than straight boom types, they also deliver lower long-term maintenance costs.
