The buffers of the crane have an hinge arrangement so that they can be swung aside if needed but I can't imagine why that would be required. (Khalid Kagzi)

Date: 2009-11-14
Owner: Khalid Kagzi
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Photo Properties
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Make Canon Model Canon PowerShot A710 IS
Aperture Value f/2.8 Color Space sRGB
Flash No Flash Metering Mode Multi-Segment
Shutter Speed Value 1/50 sec Digital Zoom Ratio 1
Date/Time 2009 Nov 14 10:49:37 +0000

Comments
Swinging the buffer out of the way would allow the crane to come closer to the object being lifted. Even a few critical inches could make a significant difference to the amount of load lifted by the crane.
Posted by Apurva Bahadur on 2009 Nov 15 15:02:11 +0000