What term describes a crane that can lift a load and move around with the load suspended?

• A. Pick and carry
• B. All-terrain lift
• C. Floating lift
• D. Suspended lift

Answer: (A)

Moving a load while it remains suspended is a pick-and-carry operation. A pick-and-carry crane is designed to lift a load and then travel to a new location with the load still hanging from the hook. This capability is what distinguishes it from cranes that must set the load down before moving, or from setups that don’t specifically emphasize carrying while suspended. The other terms describe different ideas—one focuses on traversing rough terrain, another on operation on water or a floating platform, and another simply notes that the load is suspended, not the crane’s ability to move with it.