Mobile cranes are hard working machines that require regular care and maintenance to maintain safe, efficient, reliable performance on every job site. zzzzzHere at Surf City Cranes, we’re one of the leading providers of mobile crane fleets for hire across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We take great pride in our routine maintenance crane care to ensure every client hires a piece of machinery that’s operating at its best. Here are some of the ways we keep our mobile cranes running efficiently.
Crane Preventive Maintenance
Crane preventive maintenance drastically reduces the risk of equipment failure and accidents when operating a crane. It also ensures our fleet of mobile cranes enjoy a long serviceable lifespan. Some of our routine maintenance crane tasks include:
- Regularly lubricating moving parts to limit friction and wear
- Inspecting and tightening any loose bolts to avoid mechanical failures
- Checking and maintaining fluid levels regularly
- Replacing worn wire ropes to avoid on-site hazards
- Testing the functionality of all electrical systems
- Calibrating load limiters to check for accurate weight handling
We adhere to a strict workstation crane maintenance schedule to ensure we systematically inspect, service, and repair our machinery and all its components on a regular basis. This prevents breakdowns and minimises downtime, enhances safety, and improves the overall reliability of our operations.
Replacing Worn Parts Regularly
Replacing parts as soon as they start wearing down is key to good crane maintenance and keeping any piece of machinery in good working order. A small, inexpensive, seemingly minor part can wear down and lead to a variety of other issues. Left unaddressed, they cause wear in other components or lead to a major breakdown. Mobile cranes are hardworking machines, hauling oversized, heavy loads on a day to day basis. This makes it crucial to be attentive to all parts and components.
Quality Lubricants
Purchasing and using the high quality, specified lubricants in our mobile cranes is another simple way of extending its lifespan and ensuring it remains in good working order. This includes checking lubricants in the hydraulic components of the crane as well as the oil in the engine or the truck. This is a good way of diagnosing any potential wear and tear issues that might otherwise get missed in a standard physical inspection.
Highly Trained Operators
Like any vehicle, the condition and lifespan of a mobile crane is influenced by the people who drive and operate it. Ensuring our cranes are only operated by well-trained, experienced operators is another important aspect of our crane maintenance standards, helping us avoid unnecessary damage and wear to components.
Crane Maintenance Services in Brisbane and the Gold Coast
From crane hire to crane maintenance services, the expert team at Surf City Cranes takes care of the entire process when you need to hire a mobile crane on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane. To learn more about a fleet of cranes and how we ensure they operate at their best, call us today on 0402 269 535 or contact us online.
