Cranes for Mining Operations: What Changes Below Surface
August 24, 2026
Headroom, ventilation and floor loading decide the crane before capacity does. What changes below surface, and how to size cranes for mining in Ontario.
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20 tons @ 6′ radius
8’
23’ to 63’10”
20′
88’9” (with Boom Extension)
80’6” (with Boom Extension)
7’10”
41,340 lbs
Gas, LP or Diesel
4 Wheel or 2 Wheel
4 Wheel
With its compact profile, ideal for facility maintenance, refits, upgrades, and expansion projects, the Broderson IC-280 Industrial Carry-Deck Crane is the smallest crane in its 20-ton class, yet it boasts the longest boom and strongest overall load chart. The IC-280 comes factory-equipped with telematics to seamlessly integrate into modern fleet operations. Broderson’s exclusive 3-position outrigger system—in-and-down, mid-and-down, or out-and-down—fine-tunes the machine’s lifting capacity within tight quarters. Known for reliability, durability, and ease of operation, Broderson Manufacturing Corporation delivers again with the IC-280, ensuring you stay productive every step of the way.
Headroom, ventilation and floor loading decide the crane before capacity does. What changes below surface, and how to size cranes for mining in Ontario.
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