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Can the lifting capacity of a crane be increased by increasin the counter weight?
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∙ 13y ago
In theory - yes. However in the real world cranes are rated to lift a specified amount and you should NEVER, EVER exceed it. AND, the rest of the crane (boom, cable, etc) can only handle so much weight, so once again, don't exceed that.
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