(Poor Mans Crane Training) Step 1Get a pole approximately 8’ long Step 2Tie a string approximately 4’ long to the end of the pole Step 3Tie a heavy nut or bolt at the end of the string. Step 5Put the end of the pole on the ground and practice swinging it around until...
If the load starts to go into a circular motion stop one movement at a time first the side to side motion, second it will only swing in and out, than you can stop the back and fourth motion by lowering and raising the boom. View our Study Guides here
Most candidates just want to practice playing with the practical exam test course or putting the headache ball into the barrels. This could help you if you have already mastered the 5-gallon bucket of water trick. But if you haven’t learned how to control the load...
This is a difficult question to answer. We have seen crane operators knock over a lot of things with fast times and pass. And we have seen crane operators not knock anything over but take too long and fail. There if a balance. The best thing to do is stay within the...
Yes! American Crane School does not set the standards we are simply the ones that get you to meet them. Once you are certified you have met the minimum requirement, however this does not mean that you are a super duper crane operator. Example of Grove 18 ton crane:...
