Define caution. caution synonyms, caution pronunciation, caution translation, English dictionary definition of caution. n. 1. a. Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm. b. Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk: The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with...
Under US standards for mobile cranes, the stability-limited rated load for a crawler crane is 75% of the tipping load. The stability-limited rated load for a mobile crane supported on outriggers is 85% of the tipping load.
The important categories of cranes are: 1  Overhead crane or bridge cranes-travel on a rail and have trolleys that move the hoist to any position inside the crane frame. Widely used in factories. 2  Mobile crane Usually gasoline or diesel powered and travel on wheels for on or off-road, rail or continuous track.