Many times, before lifting heavy objects, small cranes need to add counterweights to the base to ensure stability. According to most people, this is to prevent the small crane bracket from being pulled down due to the weight of the lifting target being too large. In fact, this statement is not a big problem, but it is not particularly rigorous. Understand the significance of adding counterweights to small cranes.

First of all, we need to be clear that all small cranes have a rated load as a limit. Since this is the case, as long as the crane is lifted within the rated load, there is no need to worry about it being pulled. If the small crane is pulled, does it mean that there is overloading behavior? From this perspective, adding counterweights to the small crane and its rated load clearly form a paradox. What is the relationship between the two?

In fact, the issue of adding counterweights to small cranes is not difficult to understand, and there is no contradiction, because the design structure of small cranes is precise. As long as the lifting operation is carried out within the rated load range in a conventional environment, even without counterweights, there is basically no situation where the small crane is pulled. However, not all lifting environments are as you wish, especially outdoor small cranes. If there is a certain inclination or pothole on the ground, it will inevitably change the force of the small crane. At this time, adding counterweights has become a more common way.

Of course, there are also people who add weights to small cranes on flat ground, mostly to serve as a psychological effect and a strong safety awareness safety prevention measure. Although it may be troublesome, it is still worth encouraging. What if there are problems with the design of small cranes? Therefore, adding weights to small cranes is still a good thing overall.