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Grab Crane

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1. A machine for lifting or lowering a load and moving it horizontally, in which the hoisting mechanism is an integral part of the machine; classified by mounting, by boom configuration, and by lifting capacity.

Grab Crane 

a hoisting crane whose load-lifting mechanism is a clamshell-like grapple. The grab crane is widely used for loading and unloading at ports, the depots of industrial establishments, construction sites, railroad stations, and elsewhere.



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At ports and other cargo terminals, giant grab cranes load and unload the huge boxes.
The operation uses a grab crane that operates a massive shovel that can rip open the hull and innards of a ship to reach the contents of the cargo hold.
 
 
 
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