Workshop cranes for lifting heavy loads safely

A workshop crane lifts engines, gearboxes and other heavy parts safely and moves them around the workshop. For garages, machine builders and maintenance companies, it is an indispensable tool for hoisting loads that are hard or impossible to lift by hand, without needing a fixed overhead crane. Facom and Bahco supply folding models that you store flat after use, and sturdy aluminium gantry cranes that you set up over a fixed work area.

When choosing, look at the maximum lifting capacity in tonnes, as it should sit well above the weight you usually lift. Also consider the lifting height and the adjustability of the jib, because these determine how high and how far you can place a load. A rolling base with sturdy wheels keeps manoeuvring with a heavy load manageable.

Check that the crane has an approved hydraulic cylinder and good brakes. That way you choose a workshop crane that suits the weight and the space you work in every day.

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