However, it can be very difficult for the used crane buyer to accurately determine the “for real” condition of the machine. No reputable crane owner or broker wants to knowingly sell a crane with a structurally unsafe critical component. This is due primarily to the difficulty in determining the degree of wear or damage on the moving components being examined and the tolerances for acceptable wear on those components. The more years the crane has been a “working machine”, the more “play” exists and the more difficult it becomes to determine what really is a hazard and what is not. These tolerances are frequently not published and can be difficult to obtain. You want to know that the machine has been well-maintained and has had regular, thorough annual inspections as required by OSHA 29 CFR1026.1400 and ANSI B30.5.Īnnual crane inspections, and the discrepancies noted therein, are frequently the subject of controversy. Ask to see the inspection history of any previously owned crane you are seriously considering buying.
Are you in the market for a used crane? Whether you are shopping online, in an auction setting, or through a private transaction, it is smart to have your mechanic or third-party inspector involved.
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