Load calculation refers to the way in which you determine how much weight the crane will be lifting. This is especially relevant if you plan on performing a critical lift, a lift performed at 75% or more of the crane's capacity. You need to know several things about calculating a load's weight before you rent a crane. When it comes to jobs that require cranes, one of the questions your crane rental company will ask is the total weight of the load.
How heavy it is, and where you need to lift it from and to. The first step in understanding crane loads and determining what machine you need on site is to accurately determine exactly what you need to lift.