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Cranes

A crane is a type of machinery used for lifting and moving heavy materials in construction, transportation (loading and unloading merchandise) and other fields. Most cranes are equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them around.

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