However, almost no lifting operation is identical and this is the reason that only qualified Appointed Persons should choose a suitable crane size and crane type for your job. We have included a simple example showing how to quickly estimate the crane size you will need based on the weight of your item and the radius (which we will explain further). In this free guide to crane sizes we focus on covering mobile crane sizes. There are many factors to consider when trying to calculate what size crane you need.
