{"title":"Cranes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; Ute Crane Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrane Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortable Mini Crane (Workshop Floor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 kg WLL × 2m lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance workshops, small fab bays, on-site service — Austlift Aussie Fetch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V Electric Swivel Ute Crane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-500 kg typ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-mounted lifting — Garrick Herbert ute crane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Crane (Workshop Foldable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 kg – 2,000 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine + heavy assembly lifting in mechanics workshops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic Trolley Crane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 kg – 1,000 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheeled hydraulic-jack lift — workshop assembly work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini Gantry (A-Frame)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 kg – 2,000 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemporary lifting points, drum + machinery work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop Jib Crane (Wall-Mount)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 kg – 5,000 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePermanent workshop lifting — single-point coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/austlift\"\u003eAustlift\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/garrick-herbert\"\u003eGarrick Herbert\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/hoists\"\u003ehoists\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/lifting-equipment\"\u003elifting equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/product-guides\/jib-crane-guide\"\u003ejib crane guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; Ute Cranes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAIMS 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAustlift Aussie Fetch Mini Crane\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarrick Herbert Swivel Ute Crane\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor help with crane selection, accessories, or mounting information, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"paa\"\u003ePeople Also Ask — Cranes and Lifting Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: What types of cranes does AIMS supply?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkshop cranes (folding shop cranes, engine cranes) for vehicle service. Jib cranes (wall-mounted and free-standing) for repeated overhead lifting. Gantry cranes (mobile A-frame or fixed) for material handling. Hoists and chain blocks for use with crane structures. AIMS doesn't supply large industrial overhead bridge cranes — those are specialty engineered systems through dedicated crane suppliers. For workshop and trade lifting equipment, AIMS covers the full range with brands like Pacific Hoists, Austlift, and Tiger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Workshop crane (engine crane) capacity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolding shop cranes (engine cranes): typically 1-tonne or 2-tonne capacity. Capacity drops as the boom extends — a '2-tonne' crane may only lift 500kg at full extension. Always check the rated capacity at the working position. For automotive engine removal (typical engine weight 200-400kg), 2-tonne crane with extending boom is workshop standard. For heavier work, dedicated lifting equipment with higher rated capacity required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: Jib crane vs gantry crane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJib crane: rotates around a vertical pillar, sweeps a sector — good for fixed-location repeated lifting (machine loading, workstation lifting). Wall-mounted (cantilever) or free-standing. Gantry crane: portal frame with hoist running along beam — covers a rectangular area, can be mobile (A-frame on castors) or fixed. For workstation lifting: jib crane. For movement across an area: gantry. Match to workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: AS 1418 certification — does my workshop crane need it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAS 1418 series sets requirements for cranes and lifting equipment in Australia. Workshop engine cranes (under 1 tonne) used for occasional lifting may not be subject to formal certification but should still be inspected annually. Jib cranes and gantry cranes in commercial use require AS 1418 compliance + annual third-party inspection per AS 2550 (Cranes — Safe Use). For mobile crane operators, additional licensing requirements apply (CN or CV class licence depending on capacity).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQ: How often do cranes need maintenance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkshop engine cranes: pre-use visual check, annual full inspection including hydraulic ram seal check, chain inspection, structural welds. Jib and gantry cranes: monthly visual inspection by operator, quarterly inspection by competent person, annual full inspection. Replace lifting hooks at signs of wear or distortion. Replace chains and slings on schedule per AS 4991. Damaged cranes must be tagged out of service until repaired or replaced — using damaged equipment is a WHS breach.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"austlift-mini-crane-aussie-fetch-400kg-with-lifting-height-2m","title":"Austlift Mini Crane Aussie Fetch 400kg With Lifting Height 2m","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eSolves specialty lifting and rigging tasks the standard kit does not cover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eEngineering-grade construction with rated WLL or SWL where applicable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eCompatible with the wider Austlift lifting and fall protection range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eAustlift Mini Crane Aussie Fetch With Lifting cover the gap between standard rigging and purpose-built lifting tasks. Plate clamps, lifting magnets, dollies, jacks and accessories deliver the construction quality and rated capacity trade users expect. 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Compact and light at 64kg, it works well in confined spaces and comes with a 4.2 metre switch cable. AIMS Industrial stocks this ute mounted crane for tradespeople who need a reliable ute crane on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Garrick Herbert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49300843495701,"sku":"A0170706","price":1141.97,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/garrick-swivel-ute-crane-12-volt-500800kg-capacity-4562021.jpg?v=1781504528"},{"product_id":"pacific-hoists-adjustable-spreader-beam","title":"Pacific Hoists Adjustable Spreader Beam","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:200px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e◆ \u003cstrong\u003e3t and 15t models\u003c\/strong\u003e — pick the rating to match your heaviest lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:200px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e● \u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable span\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3t model adjusts to 3,400mm; 15t holds 15t at all lifting positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:200px;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e▲ \u003cstrong\u003eAS4991 \u0026amp; Class A3, proof load tested + NDT inspected\u003c\/strong\u003e — certified safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 3t and 15t ratings, the Pacific Hoists adjustable spreader beam — engineered and manufactured by Pro-Krane — gives a safe, versatile way to spread load across two points and handle wide or long items. Every spreader beam complies with AS4991, is manufactured to Class A3, proof load tested and NDT weld inspected. The 3t model offers an adjustable span from 2,200mm to 3,400mm; the 15t model holds its full 15t rating at all lifting positions. Finished in a durable zinc primer and top coat, orange as standard, with optional colours on request. 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It is manufactured to AS4991, proof load tested and NDT weld inspected, with loop retainers and a recessed lifting point to keep bag loops secure through the lift. The low 147mm profile suits areas with restricted headroom. Finished in a durable zinc primer and top coat, orange as standard, with optional colours and finishes on request. Not for lifting or moving people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Hoists","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50008783061269,"sku":"A0211405","price":3963.38,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/Pacific_Hoists_Low_Profile_Heavy_Duty_Bulka_Bag_Lifting_Frame_2t_c9d9ea32-f5b0-4cdc-a469-f4d7d9caaec6.webp?v=1783058756"}],"url":"https:\/\/aimsindustrial.com.au\/en-nz\/collections\/cranes.oembed","provider":"AIMS Industrial Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}