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Tower Crane Guide

Tower Crane 101

If you are a newcomer to the world of tower cranes then explore our Tower Crane 101 interactive feature covering the basic components and operations of these modern machines.

24Components
3Major sections
8Instructional videos
00Introduction
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Technical illustration of a Morrow hammerhead tower crane, with an inset showing a crane climbing inside a building

A closer look at a tower crane

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A closer look at a tower crane

Watch a 3D tour of a Liebherr tower crane, from its jib and slewing unit to its tower and cab. A modern tower crane consists of three major sections: the base, the tower mast, and the slewing unit. Roll-over the diagram below to learn more about major components of a tower crane.

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Explore training courses

Instructional videos on top and bottom climbing operations are covered. Ready to go further? The Morrow Training Center runs tower crane, hoist, and NCCCO certification courses in Salem, Oregon.