answersLogoWhite

0

No, they are complex- the old steam cranes were multi-engined set-ups in effect every lever in the cab ( or most) was either a throttle or a shift ( Johnson Bar) and worked Both Ways! compare with three-control layout of a PATH car ( Throttle, Brake, reverser key) there are also boom hoists, drums, clutches, counterweights, heavy duty stuff.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What kind of a simple machine is a crane?

A crane is a compound machine that combines multiple simple machines, such as pulleys and levers, to lift and move heavy objects. It typically relies on the principles of mechanical advantage to make it easier to lift loads.


Which simple machine is used in lifting a load with crane?

A crane utilizes a combination of simple machines, but the primary one involved in lifting a load is the pulley. The pulley system allows the crane to lift heavy loads with relatively less effort by applying force over a distance.


What simple machine do you use to get up a slide?

a small crane made of pulleies and rope


How many simple machines does a crane have?

If it goes up just some, it could be considered a ramp, or inclined plane. Otherwise it is not any sort of simple machine. Good question though:)


What is a machine hoist?

A crane is a hoisting machine.


Is a crane a complex machine?

Yes, certainly. Look at the multiplicity of drive mechanisms, gears, drums, steering clutches, even specialized axles and differentials in some cases. Four arms might be ideal to conn a big Hammerhead!


What is a machine for lifting heavy items called?

well it is a Crane :)


What is the game called when you get stuffed animals?

claw machine, or crane machine


Is an airplane a simple machine?

An airplane is not a simple machine. A lever is a simple machine. A wheel is a simple machine. Any machine that can be described by a mathematical formula is a simple machine.


Who invent the crane machine?

In 1846, Sir William Armstrong introduced the hydraulic crane.


Why is a machine crane called a crane?

Because it look a bit like the bird, which is tall and slender.


Which is a type of simple machine?

A pulley isn't a kind of simple machine, it is a simple machine