Hi Gabriel, yes the switch on the left control alters the torque of the slew motors. Similarly on the opposite side of the controls there is a switch for the hoist which works in the same way and allows the hoist speed to be adjustable.
@@chrisshaw3368 you are correct. I should have left it at changing torque. I have adjusted my reply accordingly and removed the bollocks about top speed.
Zarko the red button on the end of the left control stick in the slew brake button. This is used to lock the crane in place and to stop it moving left or right. The red button on the end of the right control stick is what’s known as the creeper button. When this is depressed it reduces the speed of the hoist to 25% of its normal speed.
Do you think as a crane operator you would benefit from smart glasses that project the right information so you don't have to look down? What about video at the end of the boom? Any thoughts on benefits and risks? Appreciate your opinion.
Ricardo Rodriguez there already are cranes that have cameras mounted on the hook block. These can be helpful on blind lifts but as an operator you are still 100% reliant on a good banksman. As to the smart glasses idea for me personally I don’t think they would be a good idea. The crane computer is really only used as a reference and is not something you would normally spend a lot of time with your attention focused on. These are just my own views however but are interesting questions. Ask other operators and I’m sure they’ll all think differently 😀
This is terrific feedback. One of the things I noticed is how important situational awareness is and I am concerned that paying too much attention to one thing at any given moment would be dangerous. I'm curious to see if anyone else could provide their opinion.
If I remember correctly on the Wolff it is not necessary to hit the red button before putting the crane in free slew. I’ve not operated a Wolff for a good while now but the Potain that I do operate does require the power to be switched off before you can hit free slew which I did find weird.
@@fortrucksake ok thank You mate I passed my red card 2 weeks ago next week starting job on Wolff 100 b luffer and trying to get as much information as possible 👊
She wouldn’t have been able to carry 12 tonnes to the end of the jib Chris. From memory I think the max was nearer 3.1 tonne. All cranes lifting capacity decreases the further the radius. Tower cranes generally aren’t heavy lifters. Mobile / crawler cranes have much higher lifting capacity than towers.
Exactly. Thats what I was saying. Go back and listen to what you said. "It tells us we can lift 12 tonnes and take that to 60 meters". You just misspoke. You mean't to say that you can lift 12 tonnes at the current radius and take your current load (nothing) to 60/the tip.
Hi dude, since you're working in the UK, did you get your license there? I'm a tower crane operator myself and I was wondering if they'd accept my Hungarian crane license or I'd have to go to a conversion course or something in order to be able to work there? Thanks :)
M G Horvath to work in the UK as a tower crane operator you need to pass a CPCS course. There are 3 centres. One in Glasgow, one in Sheffield and one in Norfolk. As far as I’m aware there are no conversion courses but if you are already working as an operator then it should be no problem for you. Judging by the standard of some of the cowboys with crane tickets it might even be possible to get one in a Kinder Egg. With the political situation in the UK regarding exiting the EU, I would think Germany as a far better option. There are cranes everywhere. I might even go there myself. Good luck.
I've been thinking about Germany as well but unfortunately I don't speak German and most companies require you to speak it on at least B1 level. If you decide to go there for a change good luck, we might just meet someday at a site :)
@@JafariShabani-pd3kq in the UK it is a 2 week course to get your ticket followed by a lifetime of learning on the job. Good luck to you in your career.
@@fortrucksake OK I understand you my brother I was thinking this people from south Africa is lie but also me got license for that mushine problem is to get a job in South Africa
Hi Mark, yes there are different speed gears for the hoist, slew and trolley. On the Wolff cranes you can also alter the gear ratio for the hoist to avoid stressing the hoist motor when lifting heavier loads.
nice krane, i just think that you shood have the window under your feets clean, (like you said, nothing to do the last hours) and man, those boots inside !!?? realy?? you have to use them to go to the crane, inside the cabine you dont have to use them, use something more confortable and more clean. GOOD AND SAFE LIFTHINGS.
Hi Lee, to answer the question I’m most asked, see here Medipaq® Leakproof Unisex Portable Urinal www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CNZK9G4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YBBNE6PVHAXD9Q4VN8W7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Anything more pressing than a pee and it’s stop working and climb down. I think after a while in the job most operators are potty trained to see their shift through.
This is an old video and this crane didn’t have any camera system fitted. There are different camera systems available. I prefer the camera mounted to the hook block to the jib end camera system. On friday it was foggy and my jib end camera could see less than I could. Block cam would have allowed me to see much better. Do you have a preferred camera system yourself?
amazing video… love the hunming sound 😊
You explained the crane and the cab like a pro ! ! !
We could explain it any better.
I hope you like that crane.
Greetings from Chris from Wolffkran
Yey! Mark Strikes Back in Style!Greets from Shutter Island!
Good man I like the way you explain
Brilliant video cobber.
Wolff is amazing
Please how do you manage the wind and waves that comes
Hi, at min 2:55 , can you tell me what make this button? Cran slewing go fast if button is on 3 ? Thankyou!
Hi Gabriel, yes the switch on the left control alters the torque of the slew motors. Similarly on the opposite side of the controls there is a switch for the hoist which works in the same way and allows the hoist speed to be adjustable.
@@fortrucksake Ok, Thankyou very much!
@@fortrucksake the slewing torque setting doesn't affect the top speed of any slewing gears. But the acceleration and deceleration speed of the motor.
@@chrisshaw3368 you are correct. I should have left it at changing torque. I have adjusted my reply accordingly and removed the bollocks about top speed.
What a great view
Lovely job
Please sir i want detail explanation of how to operate tower crane that is which control which turns left right
Nice video how do you manage accommodation and transportation home if you're working away
Airbnb or similar sites mostly as I recall. In the end I moved to London as chasing work across the country and working away from home takes its toll.
💞💞💞
What are the red buttons on the control sticks?
Zarko the red button on the end of the left control stick in the slew brake button. This is used to lock the crane in place and to stop it moving left or right. The red button on the end of the right control stick is what’s known as the creeper button. When this is depressed it reduces the speed of the hoist to 25% of its normal speed.
fortrucksake
Thank you.
Yeh
Great video, well explained :)
Do you think as a crane operator you would benefit from smart glasses that project the right information so you don't have to look down? What about video at the end of the boom? Any thoughts on benefits and risks? Appreciate your opinion.
Ricardo Rodriguez there already are cranes that have cameras mounted on the hook block. These can be helpful on blind lifts but as an operator you are still 100% reliant on a good banksman. As to the smart glasses idea for me personally I don’t think they would be a good idea. The crane computer is really only used as a reference and is not something you would normally spend a lot of time with your attention focused on. These are just my own views however but are interesting questions. Ask other operators and I’m sure they’ll all think differently 😀
This is terrific feedback. One of the things I noticed is how important situational awareness is and I am concerned that paying too much attention to one thing at any given moment would be dangerous. I'm curious to see if anyone else could provide their opinion.
Cheers for That! I have often wondered what it must be like sat up there all day. Quite the opposite from you driving in the dark........Ehhh??
Do I have to press red emergency button then push free slev button please?
If I remember correctly on the Wolff it is not necessary to hit the red button before putting the crane in free slew. I’ve not operated a Wolff for a good while now but the Potain that I do operate does require the power to be switched off before you can hit free slew which I did find weird.
@@fortrucksake ok thank You mate I passed my red card 2 weeks ago next week starting job on Wolff 100 b luffer and trying to get as much information as possible 👊
muito legal também sou operador também é muito legal
12 tonnes at the tip?... It means you can take your current load to the tip(60m).
She wouldn’t have been able to carry 12 tonnes to the end of the jib Chris. From memory I think the max was nearer 3.1 tonne. All cranes lifting capacity decreases the further the radius. Tower cranes generally aren’t heavy lifters. Mobile / crawler cranes have much higher lifting capacity than towers.
Exactly. Thats what I was saying. Go back and listen to what you said. "It tells us we can lift 12 tonnes and take that to 60 meters". You just misspoke. You mean't to say that you can lift 12 tonnes at the current radius and take your current load (nothing) to 60/the tip.
spacious cabin
Hi dude, since you're working in the UK, did you get your license there? I'm a tower crane operator myself and I was wondering if they'd accept my Hungarian crane license or I'd have to go to a conversion course or something in order to be able to work there? Thanks :)
M G Horvath to work in the UK as a tower crane operator you need to pass a CPCS course. There are 3 centres. One in Glasgow, one in Sheffield and one in Norfolk. As far as I’m aware there are no conversion courses but if you are already working as an operator then it should be no problem for you. Judging by the standard of some of the cowboys with crane tickets it might even be possible to get one in a Kinder Egg. With the political situation in the UK regarding exiting the EU, I would think Germany as a far better option. There are cranes everywhere. I might even go there myself. Good luck.
I've been thinking about Germany as well but unfortunately I don't speak German and most companies require you to speak it on at least B1 level. If you decide to go there for a change good luck, we might just meet someday at a site :)
Amazing
Im trying go to school to be tower crane operator this a cool job to have
Good luck with your training.
@@fortrucksake yea I hope I start school soon waiting for my money
@@fortrucksake hellow tell me if I want to study a tower crane I can take how long
@@JafariShabani-pd3kq in the UK it is a 2 week course to get your ticket followed by a lifetime of learning on the job. Good luck to you in your career.
@@fortrucksake OK I understand you my brother I was thinking this people from south Africa is lie but also me got license for that mushine problem is to get a job in South Africa
Are there a first second and third speed etc for the trolley and slew
Hi Mark, yes there are different speed gears for the hoist, slew and trolley. On the Wolff cranes you can also alter the gear ratio for the hoist to avoid stressing the hoist motor when lifting heavier loads.
This is a new model of the cab, older models had hard commands,
Hello sir i.m riggar so opretar rening knowlege so tell me ples name plz sir am wet
nice krane, i just think that you shood have the window under your feets clean, (like you said, nothing to do the last hours) and man, those boots inside !!?? realy?? you have to use them to go to the crane, inside the cabine you dont have to use them, use something more confortable and more clean. GOOD AND SAFE LIFTHINGS.
socks would work well
What about a toilet? What do you do if you’re up there all day?
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Anything more pressing than a pee and it’s stop working and climb down. I think after a while in the job most operators are potty trained to see their shift through.
Mark it would work better to use two different cameras one on the load the other
on you that way we can see what you are picking up and moving around
This is an old video and this crane didn’t have any camera system fitted. There are different camera systems available. I prefer the camera mounted to the hook block to the jib end camera system. On friday it was foggy and my jib end camera could see less than I could. Block cam would have allowed me to see much better. Do you have a preferred camera system yourself?
I am tower cren oprator so how can find job in Russia
2 button in the liver what for tell us
To bad it couldn't come with a bed and bathroom
Too true Steve
Good Kran Wollf
Salut
Is this job hard
What's wrong with London?
Hi
Crawler cranes are better lol