Choosing Your Jib Crane

A simple an easy guide to assist you

A jib crane improves material handling efficiency and increases work flow production, so choosing the right one could be difficult. In order to choose the right jib crane, you must define what you need listed below for your application.

1. What is the load capacity you need?

The maximum weight of your application must not exceed the lifting capacity of your crane.

2. What is the degree of rotation required?

Most free standing jib cranes offer 360° rotation where as wall mounted types offer 180° rotation.

3. How long of an outreach is needed?

The distance from the boom tip to the hook, which will also define the working area needed.

4. What is the under boom height required?

Distance from the floor to the underside of the boom, which will determine the type of hoist required.

5. What type of installation is required?

Location will dictate the type of jib crane needed as free standing cranes require concrete foundations which sometimes costs more than the jib crane.

Jib crane design

Jib crane design options

*FS - Free Standing Jib Crane Option, WM - Wall Mounted Jib Crane Option, DMB - Direct Mount Baseplate Option