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MOBILE CRANE LOAD TEST
EQUIPMENT NO. MAKE DATE
SERIAL NO. BNL INSPECTION TAG NO.
HOUR METER-ODOMETER TOTAL RATED CAPACITY
LOAD TEST INSPECTION REPORT
The following checklist identifies the items to be inspected prior to the load test. Any unusual conditions observed
during the inspection should be noted in the Remarks section. Equipment must be inspected by maintenance
personnel prior to load test.
NOTES: 1. Qualified inspector must verify the inspection is completed.
No. CRANE ITEM DEFECT OK NA NO. CRANE ITEM DEFECT OK NA
1 Wire Rope 13 Hoist Clutch Lining
2 Cracked or Worn 14 Hoist Drum Brake
Sheave or Drum Bands
3 Limit Switch (Anti-Two 15 Open Gears
Blocking)
Boom Jib
4 Boom 16 (as applicable)
5 Master Clutch NO Carrier Items DEFECT OK NA
Steering Gears and
6 Steering Clutches 1 Connections
Brakes
7 Hydraulic Pump 2 (service and hand)
8 Hydraulic Controls 3 Tires and Wheels
9 Hydraulic Hoses 4 Lubrication
10 Mechanical Controls OPERATING TEST
OVERALL
11 Drive Chains CONDITION
12 Swing Clutches
REMARKS (Unusual conditions – noises, structural cracks, misalignment, etc.)
SAFETY ITEMS: (Fire extinguisher, signs, guards, etc.)
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MOBILE CRANE LOAD TEST AND FOLLOW-UP CHECKS
NOTES: 1. Qualified inspector must verify all steps below.
1. Set crane up for load test and inspection.
2. Perform operations test without load to verify proper function of the following:
• Load lifting and lowering mechanisms
• Boom lifting and lowering mechanism
• Boom extension and retraction mechanisms
• Swinging mechanism
• Travel mechanism
• Safety devices.
3. Test loads must not exceed 110% of rated capacity. Refer to load chart for
load test capacity at maximum and minimum working radius. Check boom
angle indicators for accuracy.
4. Rig test weights to hook using appropriate slings.
5. Hoist the test load a sufficient distance to ensure that the load is supported
by the crane and held by the hoist brakes. Hold the load for 10 min or the
time required to check all primary load-bearing parts while under load without
slippage, damage, or permanent deformation.
6. At least once during the lifting portion of the hoisting cycle and once during
the lowering cycle, power to the hoisting equipment must be completely
turned off. There must be no slippage of the load or overheating of the
brakes.
7. Lower the load to approximately 2 in. off the ground to check for swing-roller
operation and outrigger stability. Slowly swing test load between outriggers
locations.
8. Move the load back to the original position and slowly lower to ground.
9. At the completion of the load test, inspect the following:
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MOBILE CRANE LOAD TEST AND FOLLOW-UP CHECKS
DEFECTIVE/OK/NA
a. Rope diameter: (Previous) (Present)
b. Wear
c. Kinks
d. Broken wires
e. Other signs of deterioration
Visually inspect the rope drum for:
a. Wear
b. Deformation
c. Deterioration
d. Have qualified inspector perform nondestructive tests on hook by visual
examination, liquid penetrant examination, or magnetic-particle examination.
Acceptance: No cracks, linear indications, laps, or seams.
Hooks with any distortion causing an increase in the throat opening of 5% not to exceed ¼” of
original throat opening, hooks with any visible bend or twist from the original plane of the hook,
and hooks having any wear exceeding 10% of original must be replaced.
Lubricate hook bearing and latch pin, as applicable.
Establish three marks; A, B, and C, with a center punch. For ease in measuring, set distances on
an even number of inches.
BEFORE LOAD TEST
Length AB in
Length BC _in
After Load Test
Length AB in
Length BC in
Check for:
1. Wear and deformation
2. Cracks and twisting
3. Signs of opening between Point A and Point B
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MOBILE CRANE LOAD TEST LOAD AND FOLLOW-UP CHECKS
This information should be retained with the equipment.
Record the following:
BLOCK WEIGHT lb.
TEST WEIGHT lb.
RADIUS/CENTER PIN TO LOAD ft.
% OF TEST WEIGHT COMPAIRED TO CHART %
PARTS LINE quantity
BOOM LENGTH ft.
Load Test Inspection Date
Qualified Inspector
Operated By
Remarks:
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