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A crane is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist rope, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both to lift and lower materials and to move them horizontally. It is mainly used for lifting heavy things and transporting them to other places.

• This tag covers various fixed and mobile cranes.
• For the bird species, see crane.

External:

• Wikipedia - Crane (machine)