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How does the boom angle affect a crane's lifting capacity?

A higher boom angle typically results in a shorter load radius for a given boom length, which increases the crane's stability and thus its lifting capacity.

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Question: How does the boom angle affect a crane's lifting capacity?

Answer options:

  • A higher boom angle always decreases capacity
  • A lower boom angle always increases capacity ✅ A higher boom angle generally increases lifting capacity (due to reduced radius)
  • Boom angle has no effect on capacity

Correct answer: A higher boom angle generally increases lifting capacity (due to reduced radius)

Explanation: A higher boom angle typically results in a shorter load radius for a given boom length, which increases the crane's stability and thus its lifting capacity.

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