MaintenanceEpisode 0127 Sep 2026 · 14 min · VideoSample episode
In this episode
Ten signs an operator can notice before a breakdown — from a hook that drifts down to a burning smell from the panel — and what each one usually means.
- Which signs mean: stop the crane today
- Which ones can wait for the next planned visit
Read the full transcript
Most breakdowns announce themselves. In this episode we go through ten warning signs that we see again and again on site.
Stop the crane and call maintenance
- The hook drifts down when you release the button — the brake is slipping
- Broken wires, kinks or a flattened section in the wire rope
- The upper limit switch does not stop the hook
- A burning smell or heat from the motor or the control panel
Plan a visit soon
- New noises from the gearbox or the wheels
- The crane "crabs" or skews along the runway
- The remote control reacts late or stops at a distance
- Oil leaks, loose bolts, worn buffers
The rule is simple: if a safety function is affected, the crane stops until it is checked.