Abstract: A blow out preventer bonnet removal method is provided for removing a bonnet from the body of a blow out preventer. The method includes attaching a rail system to the body that extends laterally away from the body. A carriage apparatus is mounted on the rail system. A saddle is connected to the bonnet. The bonnet is then detached from the body. The bonnet is then moved on the rail system from a first position next to the body to a second position spaced away from the body. The carriage apparatus transports the bonnet upon the rail system when moving from the first to the second position.

Abstract: A blow out preventer bonnet removal method is provided for removing a bonnet from the body of a blow out preventer. The method includes attaching a rail system to the body that extends laterally away from the body. A carriage apparatus is mounted on the rail system. A saddle is connected to the bonnet. The bonnet is then detached from the body. The bonnet is then moved on the rail system from a first position next to the body to a second position spaced away from the body. The carriage apparatus transports the bonnet upon the rail system when moving from the first to the second position.

Abstract: An improved knuckle boom crane apparatus provides a supportive base and a frame attached to the base, the frame including a cabin with an interior. A prime mover is supported upon the frame. A main boom is pivotally attached to the frame at a first boom end portion, the main boom having a second end portion. A jib boom is provided having first and second end portions, the jib boom first end portion being pivotally attached to the main boom second end portion, the jib boom second end portion being a free end portion. A main block is attached to the main boom and depending from the main boom second end portion. An auxiliary block is attached to the jib boom and depending from the jib boom second end portion. A main block parking area is provided next to the connection of main boom and jib boom that enables the main block to be parked when using the auxiliary block of the jib boom. The parking area enables the jib boom auxiliary block to lift a selected package without dismantling of the main block.

Abstract: An improved knuckle boom crane apparatus provides a supportive base and a frame attached to the base, the frame including a cabin with an interior. A prime mover is supported upon the frame. A main boom is pivotally attached to the frame at a first boom end portion, the main boom having a second end portion. A jib boom is provided having first and second end portions, the jib boom first end portion being pivotally attached to the main boom second end portion, the jib boom second end portion being a free end portion. A main block is attached to the main boom and depending from the main boom second end portion. An auxiliary block is attached to the jib boom and depending from the jib boom second end portion. A main block parking area is provided next to the connection of main boom and jib boom that enables the main block to be parked when using the auxiliary block of the jib boom. The parking area enables the jib boom auxiliary block to lift a selected package without dismantling of the main block.

Abstract: An improved knuckle boom crane apparatus provides a supportive base with an attached frame including a cabin with an interior. A prime mover is supported upon the frame. A main boom is pivotally attached to the frame at a first boom end portion, the main boom having a second end portion. A jib boom is provided having first and second end portions, the jib boom first end portion being pivotally attached to the main boom second end portion, the jib boom second end portion being free. A main block is attached to the main boom, depending from the main boom second end portion. An auxiliary block is attached to the jib boom, depending from the jib boom second end portion. A main block parking area is provided next to the connection of main boom and jib boom that enables the main block to be parked when using the auxiliary block.

Abstract: An improved knuckle boom crane apparatus provides a supportive base with an attached frame including a cabin with an interior. A prime mover is supported upon the frame. A main boom is pivotally attached to the frame at a first boom end portion, the main boom having a second end portion. A jib boom is provided having first and second end portions, the jib boom first end portion being pivotally attached to the main boom second end portion, the jib boom second end portion being free. A main block is attached to the main boom, depending from the main boom second end portion. An auxiliary block is attached to the jib boom, depending from the jib boom second end portion. A main block parking area is provided next to the connection of main boom and jib boom that enables the main block to be parked when using the auxiliary block.