Portable Jib Crane On Wheels

Portable jib crane on wheels falls into the slewing jib‑crane category, constructed with a movable counterweight base in place of a fixed foundation.The column, jib arm and hoist travel as one complete unit. As a result, operators are able to reposition the lifting point to follow a changing work sequence, instead of staying confined within a single bay.This configuration is made for light‑to‑medium loads plus intermittent or temporary lifting tasks, and cannot be deployed on continuous, high‑cycle production lines.

 

 

 

The crane is built from four functional groups, each carrying a specific part of the working load:

• Column - the vertical support member that transfers the jib arm's bending moment down to the base. It is fixed to the counterweight base rather than anchored to the floor.
• Jib arm - an I-beam or C-rail profile arm with a low-headroom design, giving maximum usable lifting height under a given ceiling clearance. The arm slews around the column to position the load within its working radius.
• Hoist interface - a trolley and hoist mounting point along the jib arm, compatible with electric or manual chain hoists sized to the crane's rated capacity.
• Movable counterweight base - a steel base frame with adjustable leveling feet and a wheeled or forklift-compatible underside. The base counterbalances the overturning moment created by the load and outreach, replacing the function of a concrete foundation.

 

 

 

Parameter	Value
Max. Safe Working Load (SWL)	Up to 1,000 kg
Max. Outreach	Up to 4 m (at loads below 125 kg)
Slewing Angle	270° / 360°
Jib Arm Profile	I-beam or C-rail, low-headroom design
Jib Slewing & Trolley Travel	Manual
Base Type	Movable counterweight base with leveling feet
Relocation Method	Forklift pockets or manual push

Specifications correspond to the standard mobile pillar-mounted slewing jib configuration; capacity and outreach can be adjusted at the design stage for individual site requirements.

 

 

Rated capacity and outreach are inversely related on any cantilevered jib arm: the further the load sits from the column, the greater the bending moment the arm and base must resist. On this crane, the full 4-meter outreach is available for loads under 125 kg; as the load approaches the 1,000 kg ceiling, the usable working radius is reduced to keep bending stress and base stability within design limits. This trade-off should be checked against the actual load weight and required reach before ordering, rather than assuming maximum figures apply simultaneously.

 

 

The defining feature of this crane type is that it does not require floor anchoring or a poured foundation. Instead, the counterweight base carries both the working load and the overturning moment. Before lifting, the base is set down and leveled on load-bearing ground; the wheels are then out of the load path, and the base - not the wheels - supports the crane during operation. To relocate the unit, the base is lifted slightly and moved using forklift pockets or, for lighter models, pushed manually into position. This makes the crane suitable for facilities where the lifting point needs to follow the work rather than the work being brought to a fixed crane.

 

 

• Workstations or production cells that are reconfigured or relocated on a recurring basis
• Machinery and equipment maintenance, repair, and installation work
• Temporary lifting tasks at a site where a permanent foundation cannot be justified
• Supporting multiple load points across a shop floor with a single crane moved between locations as needed

The crane is not intended as a substitute for a fixed pillar or wall-mounted jib crane in continuous, high-frequency lifting operations; those applications call for a crane anchored to a permanent foundation.

 

 

 

• No concrete foundation or floor anchor bolts are required; setup consists of positioning the base and adjusting the leveling feet.
• Confirm the floor bearing capacity at each new location before lifting, since the full working load and overturning moment are transferred through the base footprint.
• Keep the load within the outreach limit shown for that load range in the specification table; do not extend the jib arm's working radius beyond the rated combination for a given weight.
• Lock the base in place before starting a lift, and only move the crane with the hoist unloaded.

 

 

What is a portable jib crane on wheels?

It is a slewing jib crane - column, jib arm, and hoist - mounted on a movable counterweight base instead of a fixed foundation, allowing the entire unit to be relocated as a single piece of equipment.

Does a portable jib crane on wheels need a fixed foundation?

No. The counterweight base carries the working load and overturning moment in place of a concrete foundation, which is why the crane can be repositioned rather than installed permanently.

How much weight can a portable jib crane on wheels lift?

Up to 1,000 kg, depending on outreach. The full 4-meter reach is available only for loads under 125 kg; heavier loads require a shorter working radius, as detailed in the specification table above.

What does the n×270° / n×360° slewing angle mean?

It indicates the jib arm can rotate through repeated 270-degree or full 360-degree turns around the column, rather than being limited to a single fixed sweep, giving continuous positioning flexibility around the base.

How is the crane moved between work locations?

The counterweight base is designed for relocation by forklift, using built-in pockets, or by manual push for lighter configurations. The crane is moved with the hoist unloaded.

Is the crane manually or electrically operated?

Jib slewing and trolley travel are manual as standard. Hoisting is performed with an electric or manual chain hoist matched to the rated capacity.

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