15 MOST Amazing Types of Cranes Interesting! When things need some heavy lifting, call in the cranes. Cranes have been lifting loads for decades and as the population keeps growing, we need to keep building. Cranes are required to build those skyscrapers, to build those oil platforms, and to lift the shipping containers full of goods off the ships they came in on. Today we’re taking a look at cranes of all sizes, lifting capacities, and purposes. Here are the Top 15 Most Amazing Types of Cranes. Just watch the video below to see and follow us also on Facebook!