Wireless Remotes for Stick Booms

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I bought my crane used,and it had a wireless remote on it.I never had a chance to try it out on a tree job before it started having problems.Right now it is partially disconnected and has cost a small fortune to keep the crane working.The wireless controls are integrated with the A2b and overload circuits.when part of the remote system shorts out or has some kind of issue it prevents you from being able to use the platform controls,there is no master override.It's like everything else,when it works it's great when it doesnt it sucks equally as bad.
 
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I bought my crane used,and it had a wireless remote on it.I never had a chance to try it out on a tree job before it started having problems.Right now it is partially disconnected and has cost a small fortune to keep the crane working.The wireless controls are integrated with the A2b and overload circuits.when part of the remote system shorts out or has some kind of issue it prevents you from being able to use the platform controls,there is no master override.It's like everything else,when it works it's great when it doesnt it sucks equally as bad.

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What kind of crane was it.Is the remote an add on or an integral part of the crane origionally?
 
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Yes, side jobs help pay the bills. Our crane goes out to lift trusses, do the final set for log homes, lift tanks off truck frames, lift boats off delivery trucks, lift grain bins and we've been known to lift a hot tub or two. That's besides the trees we remove with it.
 
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Even if the remote is a very good one with the rated capacity displayed on it I would still have to say it would be a bad idea because it would be very hard to control a swinging load via remote and an out of control load is enough to bring down a crane in a lot of situations.

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I see what you're saying James and I agree. But, a bad idea? Or, difficult to master? ---Just asking.

Certainly every pick isn't going to be perfect and motionless. But, I haven't seen many out of control loads that have had to be corrected. I'm not the crane operator and I believe my operator makes it look much easier than it is... I'm just saying that out of control loads should be avoided all of the time, shouldn't they?



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The out of control load I was referring to would be a situation where you were swinging or changing boom angle and the load wants to keep moving after you stop. With a Kboom, your load tends to be a slings length from the boom tip unless its equipped with a winch, with a stick boom you could have 100' of stick out with 50' of line hanging from it, some times its difficult keeping the load under control while your in the seat I think it would take a while to master if you were looking at the crane from a tree.

I think remotes are a good idea for kbooms and stick booms, however in a tree work application they may only be good for fine movements where an operator would be out of sight.

BTW Mike Poor is right manbaskets suck on stick boom for tree work because you would only be able to trim one side of the tree per setup.
 
I disagree with your opinion on controlling a load. The remote is just as quick and reactive as levers and pedals on a non remote crane. I dont see how operating with ground controls would help you to stabilize a load better
 
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The out of control load I was referring to would be a situation where you were swinging or changing boom angle and the load wants to keep moving after you stop. With a Kboom, your load tends to be a slings length from the boom tip unless its equipped with a winch, with a stick boom you could have 100' of stick out with 50' of line hanging from it, some times its difficult keeping the load under control while your in the seat I think it would take a while to master if you were looking at the crane from a tree.

...BTW Mike Poor is right manbaskets suck on stick boom for tree work because you would only be able to trim one side of the tree per setup.

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I gotcha now.

Yep. Man baskets attached to the stick would suck. Man baskets from the cable would be much better.
 
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I bought my crane used,and it had a wireless remote on it.I never had a chance to try it out on a tree job before it started having problems.Right now it is partially disconnected and has cost a small fortune to keep the crane working.The wireless controls are integrated with the A2b and overload circuits.when part of the remote system shorts out or has some kind of issue it prevents you from being able to use the platform controls,there is no master override.It's like everything else,when it works it's great when it doesnt it sucks equally as bad.

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What kind of crane was it.Is the remote an add on or an integral part of the crane origionally?

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it's a USTC,looks exactly like a JLG.Actually it is the same as a JLG.I dont know if it was an add on or what.If it was an add on it was done right because the wiring isn't hacked and everything looks factory.
 
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cameras pay tricks on the eyes, but look right behind the crane doesn't it look weird and doesn't the cab look tilted up at a funny angle? i would like to talk to the previous owner/s to ask some questions about the machine. it seems like a really nice price though.
 
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It sold for 67k at the auction and was immediately put up for sale again at 135k. If they get anywhere near their asking price they will make a tidy profit to say the least.

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Buy low, sell high! Nice.
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I disagree with your opinion on controlling a load. The remote is just as quick and reactive as levers and pedals on a non remote crane. I dont see how operating with ground controls would help you to stabilize a load better

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I wasn't refering to speed of control, more the fact that you might swing the wrong way to correct the sway or you may be blind to the landing zone which is ok with a kboom and a good groundie witn a radio, but would be pretty much impossible to correct via radio directions from a groundie.
 
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The cab is air ride, they all sit like this when not in use for a short period of time. What appears to you as a bent frame is actually a nice option that really improves the ride and comfort. When the truck is started an airbag at the back of the cab inflates.
 
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I disagree with your opinion on controlling a load. The remote is just as quick and reactive as levers and pedals on a non remote crane. I dont see how operating with ground controls would help you to stabilize a load better

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I wasn't refering to speed of control, more the fact that you might swing the wrong way to correct the sway or you may be blind to the landing zone which is ok with a kboom and a good groundie witn a radio, but would be pretty much impossible to correct via radio directions from a groundie.

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I havent experienced that. I know which way I need to move the levers with the orientation of the pick. I can see the LZ better most times from up in the tree or actually walking on the ground. There were many more blind spots when I operated the cab mount crane I used to use.
 
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