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Workshop & Ute Crane Selection — Quick Reference
Compact cranes for workshop + vehicle-mounted lifting where fixed overhead crane infrastructure isn't available. Selection turns on capacity, mounting (workshop floor vs ute tray), power (manual vs 12V vs hydraulic), and reach.
| Crane Type | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Mini Crane (Workshop Floor) | 400 kg WLL × 2m lift | Maintenance workshops, small fab bays, on-site service — Austlift Aussie Fetch |
| 12V Electric Swivel Ute Crane | 200-500 kg typ | Vehicle-mounted lifting — Garrick Herbert ute crane |
| Engine Crane (Workshop Foldable) | 500 kg – 2,000 kg | Engine + heavy assembly lifting in mechanics workshops |
| Hydraulic Trolley Crane | 500 kg – 1,000 kg | Wheeled hydraulic-jack lift — workshop assembly work |
| Mini Gantry (A-Frame) | 500 kg – 2,000 kg | Temporary lifting points, drum + machinery work |
| Workshop Jib Crane (Wall-Mount) | 500 kg – 5,000 kg | Permanent workshop lifting — single-point coverage |
Critical: All workshop cranes must comply with AS 1418.1 (cranes/hoists/winches general) + lift gear (hooks/chains/slings) per AS 3775 + AS 1353. Inspect + tag annually per AS 2550. Capacity ratings = nominal — apply 1.5× safety margin for shock-load applications. Brands: Austlift, Garrick Herbert. Companion: hoists, lifting equipment, jib crane guide.
Workshop & Ute Cranes
AIMS stocks compact cranes for workshop and vehicle-mounted lifting applications. The current range covers a portable mini crane from Austlift and a 12-volt ute-mounted swivel crane from Garrick Herbert — both suited to moving and positioning loads where fixed overhead lifting infrastructure is not available.
Austlift Aussie Fetch Mini Crane
The Austlift Aussie Fetch is a portable mini crane with a 400 kg lifting capacity and 2 m lift height. It is designed for workshop and site use where loads need to be lifted, positioned, or moved without permanent crane infrastructure. Compact and manoeuvrable, it suits maintenance workshops, small fabrication bays, and on-site service operations where a full-size crane is not practical.
Garrick Herbert Swivel Ute Crane
The Garrick Herbert Swivel Ute Crane is a 12-volt electrically-operated crane designed for ute tray mounting, available in 500 kg and 800 kg capacities. Its swivel design allows flexible load placement without repositioning the vehicle. It is suited to field service, plumbing, electrical, and civil maintenance operations where tools, materials, or equipment need to be loaded and unloaded from a work vehicle efficiently.
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