How should a load test be set up on a traveling tower crane?

For a load test on a traveling tower crane, it is critical to simulate the conditions under which the crane will be operating. Setting the load test with the maximum weight on the bogie ensures that the crane is assessed under the most strenuous conditions it could reasonably encounter in real-world operations. This approach provides valuable information about the crane's structural integrity, stability, and functional capabilities when it is subjected to maximum operational loads.

Conducting the test with the load evenly distributed is also important as it helps assess balance but does not fully evaluate the crane’s ability to handle maximum stress. Testing with no load does not provide any information about the crane's capacity to lift and maneuver weight. Similarly, testing with the load at an angle could lead to improperly diagnosing issues, as it does not replicate typical use scenarios. Therefore, using maximum weight on the bogie during the load test gives the most reliable data for ensuring safety and performance standards are met.