Breakdown crane
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000757
A specialized heavy-duty crane mounted on a railcar or truck, designed for clearing railway accidents, re-railing derailed rolling stock, or performing heavy lifting tasks in remote locations. These cranes possess high lifting capacities and extended reach, making them indispensable for emergency response and maintenance operations. They are often equipped with outriggers for stability during lifting.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000757 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: Bergungskran; Spanish: grúa de rescate; French: grue de dépannage |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Breakdown crane",
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"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Bergungskran",
"es": "grúa de rescate",
"fr": "grue de dépannage"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/breakdown-crane/"
}
Record 827 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.