What is Luffing Crane?

Cranes are huge machinery used in construction of huge structures. The most common type of crane is the tower crane but there is another type of crane which is called a Luffing crane or more commonly a ‘level luffing crane’.  

The difference between two cranes is in how they work and what work they are used for. Tower cranes are simple machines which allow workers to lift large and heavy things and place them in different places. Tower cranes do not have too much mobility and are not very accurate. 

Due to their simple mechanism they are used to move weight and place it in places where it may be used.

Luffing cranes are required and used where more accuracy is required. A great example is shipbuilding because in shipbuilding the work area is relatively smaller and things need to be placed in the right place. While a tower crane is a simple arm which lifts weight a Luffing crane is uses a ‘pinch’ design which makes sure that the hook carrying the weight stays in the same level.

 This allows more accuracy as the distance can easily be measured and whatever is being transported can be lifted to a correct height and then moved while staying at that height.