A counterbalanced workshop crane earns its place by going where a straddle crane cannot. The ballast sits inside the chassis rather than on legs either side of the load, so the crane drives right up to a machine bed, a bench or a pallet standing against a wall.
Double-acting hand hydraulic pump on a precision slewing ring. The jib slews through a full 360 degrees on a precision-engineered ring, so the load can be picked up and set down without repositioning the crane. Supplied complete with the counterbalance — unlike many cranes on the market, there is nothing further to source.
Key Features
- Counterbalance supplied — complete and ready to use — nothing further to buy
- Freestanding design — drives right up to machine beds, benches and walls
- 360° manually slewing jib — five variable capacity settings to trade reach against load
- Heavy-duty swivel hook — with safety catch fitted as standard
- Pressure relief valve — prevents overloading of the hydraulic system
- CE marked — supplied with a declaration of conformity
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Capacity |
550kg |
| Jib |
360° manually slewing jib |
| Overall dimensions |
1430 x 995 x 1630mm |
| Net weight |
662kg |
| Operation |
Manual Rotating |
| Mechanism |
Double-acting hand hydraulic pump on a precision slewing ring |
| Additional |
Five variable capacity settings |
Capacity varies by jib position — a full capacity chart is supplied with the crane. Maximum capacity is available at the minimum jib extension.
CE Marked | 12-Month On-Site Warranty
Supplied by Warrior, part of the Handling Equipment UK range. Manufactured to CE / UKCA standards and supplied with a declaration of conformity where applicable. Lift tables are issued with a test certificate to EN 1570 on request.
Warranty
Every Warrior product is supplied with a full 12-month on-site warranty covering parts and labour at no additional cost. Cover starts from the date of delivery and repairs are carried out at your premises rather than under a return-to-base arrangement. A comprehensive UK spare parts stock is held for every model in the range, and servicing, repair and statutory inspection can be arranged through WOLFF Onsite.
Suitable Applications
Machine shops and toolrooms, maintenance and plant engineering, mould and die handling, motor and gearbox removal, assembly cells, and any workshop where floor-level obstructions prevent a straddle crane from reaching the load.
How to Use
- Confirm the counterbalance is fitted and the area is clear.
- Set the jib to the position that gives the capacity you need for the load.
- Position the crane square to the load and apply the brakes.
- Attach the load to the hook and engage the safety catch.
- Lift smoothly, keeping the load low while travelling, and lower under control.
Warning: Capacity reduces as the jib extends. Never lift the maximum rated load at an extended jib position — always work from the capacity chart supplied with the crane.
Safety Information
- Confirm the counterbalance is fitted and secure before every lift.
- Never exceed the rated capacity for the jib position in use — capacity falls as the jib extends.
- Keep the load low while travelling and never travel with the jib fully extended under load.
- Use the safety catch on the hook and never side-load the jib.
- Keep all personnel clear of the load path throughout the lift.
Inspection and Maintenance
Inspect the hook, safety catch, chain or rope, hydraulic ram and pivot pins before each use. A counterbalanced crane is lifting equipment under LOLER 1998 and requires a thorough examination by a competent person every 12 months. WOLFF Onsite can arrange this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why counterbalanced rather than straddle legs?
A straddle crane needs its legs to pass either side of the load, which rules out machine beds, benches and anything sitting flush to a wall. A counterbalanced crane carries ballast in the chassis instead, so it drives right up to the load. That is the whole point of the design.
Q: Is the counterbalance included?
Yes. Unlike many cranes on the market, these are supplied complete with the counterbalance — there is nothing further to buy or source.
Q: How does capacity change with jib position?
Rated capacity reduces as the jib extends, because the load moves further from the pivot. Each model has five positions with a stated capacity for each — work from the chart, not the maximum figure.
Q: Does it need LOLER inspection?
Yes. A crane suspends its load, which brings it under LOLER 1998. A thorough examination by a competent person is required every 12 months. We can arrange this alongside your other lifting equipment.
Q: Does the operator need a licence?
No formal licence is required, but the operator must be trained and competent, and lifting operations must be planned and supervised under LOLER.
Q: What is covered by the warranty?
A full 12 months from delivery, parts and labour, carried out on your site.
