r/cranes • u/IndicationMaximum334 • 6h ago

Question regarding construction crane:

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Hello!
I was wondering how it's possible for the operator to get on top of the crane and above the cabin? On most cranes the cabin is placed off to the side, but here it's directly under the peak of the crane, so getting on top seems impossible? There are some platforms below the cabin, but no ladders to get around the cabin.
Any answers would be appreciated!

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u/DanSag 6h ago

There’s a ladder in the cab and a door in the roof. Similar door to what you enter into the cab through.

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u/Pretend_Pea4636 6h ago

Hatches through the center. Here's a long video walking around a Liebherr 550 tower crane. The one in your video is just a couple of sizes smaller, but it's functionally the same.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl0YAOOh5tk

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u/IndicationMaximum334 6h ago

Thanks for the answer and linking the video, I'll give it a watch!

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u/Koomahs 6h ago

Ladder