The Conquip Compact Goods Cage is a smaller-footprint craneable lifting cage designed for moving lighter palletised loads between site levels. The internal area accommodates a standard 1200 x 1000 mm pallet, and the cage is offered with either a gas-assisted ramp or a secure gate to suit how the cage will be loaded.
Key Features
- Working Load Limit of 1500 kg, well-suited to lighter palletised loads, smaller component packs and finishing materials.
- Internal area sized for a standard 1200 x 1000 mm pallet — load directly without repackaging.
- Gate access for forklift, telehandler or crane loading; gas-assisted ramp for pallet truck or sack barrow loading at ground level.
- Inset crane lifting points at 45 degrees for straight-pull lifts; four fork pockets for forklift handling.
- Mesh sides for full operator visibility of the load and reduced cage weight.
- Stackable in storage — three-high empty, two-high loaded — with corner brackets to aid stacking.
- UK-manufactured from high-quality steel with forged and rated lifting points.
Technical Specifications
| Product Code |
Type |
Length (mm) |
Width (mm) |
Height (mm) |
Internal Length (mm) |
Internal Width (mm) |
Weight (kg) |
WLL (kg) |
| CA118AW-01125 |
Gate Access |
1320 |
1160 |
1130 |
1210 |
1010 |
190 |
1500 |
| CA124AW-01177 |
Ramp Access |
1320 |
1185 |
1130 |
1210 |
1060 |
215 |
1500 |
WLL = Working Load Limit. Internal area accommodates a standard 1200 x 1000 mm pallet.
1500kg WLL
Crane lifting points and four fork pockets | Mesh sides | Gas-assisted ramp or gate access | UK manufactured
Suitable Applications
The Compact Goods Cage suits projects where loads are lighter and pallet-sized, such as housebuilding finishing trades, refurbishment, fit-out and small-component handling on infrastructure projects. The compact footprint is also useful where storage space is limited or where the destination floor area cannot accommodate the larger 2.5 m Goods Cage. The gas-assisted ramp is particularly helpful where the cage is loaded at ground level by pallet truck before craning into position.
A goods cage contains loose material during a lift and gives one certified lifting point. It must never be used to carry people — see access cages and man baskets for that.
How to Use
- Position the cage on a stable, level surface at the loading point.
- Open the gate, or release and fold down the gas-assisted ramp depending on the variant in use.
- Roll the pallet into the cage using a pallet truck (ramp variant) or load by forklift, telehandler or crane (gate variant).
- Close and secure the gate, or fold up and latch the ramp, before any lift.
- Attach a four-leg chain sling to the four inset lifting points using suitably rated shackles.
- The slinger and banksman confirm the lift is balanced and signal the crane operator.
- The crane lifts the loaded cage to the destination level, where the slinger guides it into position.
- Lower the cage onto a stable surface, disconnect the chain sling, and unload.
Warning:
Always close gates and latch ramps before lifting. Never exceed the 1500 kg working load limit. Inspect lifting points and the cage structure before each shift.
Safety Information
- Inspect lifting points, chain slings, shackles and the cage structure before each shift.
- The crane operator, slinger and banksman must hold appropriate certification.
- Use a four-leg chain sling rated above the loaded weight, attached to all four lifting points.
- Confirm crane capacity at the lift radius is suitable for the loaded cage.
- Keep ground personnel clear of the lift path during transport.
- Do not exceed the 1500 kg working load limit.
- The cage is not rated for personnel lifting — use a Conquip Access Cage for that purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will my pallet fit?
The internal clear area is 1210 x 1010 mm (gate variant) or 1210 x 1060 mm (ramp variant), both designed to accommodate a standard 1200 x 1000 mm pallet. Smaller euro-pallets fit comfortably with room to spare.
Q: Compact Goods Cage or full-size Goods Cage?
Choose Compact (1500 kg WLL) for single pallets, lighter loads and tight access situations. Choose the full-size Goods Cage (3000 kg WLL) for heavier loads, longer materials such as rebar lengths, or where you need two pallets per lift.
Q: Gate or ramp access?
Gate access suits forklift, telehandler or crane loading where loads arrive at the cage already lifted. Ramp access suits ground-level loading by pallet truck or sack barrow — the gas-assisted ramp makes this single-handed.
Q: Can the cage be stacked when not in use?
Yes — three high when empty, two high when loaded. Corner brackets and inset lifting points make stacking straightforward.
