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Big lifting capability.
Built for impossible spaces.

See how compact mini cranes and tracked lifts solve the jobs conventional equipment can't reach: inside factories, through doorways, between buildings, and on rooftops.

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2′ 5″MIN. TRANSPORT WIDTH
87′ 7″MAX HOOK HEIGHT
17,637 lbMAX CAPACITY
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Pick the work.
See how the lift gets solved.

Ten kinds of work where a compact crane changes the plan. Select one for the challenge, the fix, and the machines we'd start from.

Data Centers jobsite - CLE mini crane
Zero emissionIndoor operationRemote controlAround live gear
REAL PROJECT PHOTOS · ADDED WITH CUSTOMER PERMISSION
TYPICALLY LIFTING
SwitchgearUPS & batteriesHeavy pipingCRAC units
DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION

Precision lifting for high-value equipment

THE CHALLENGE

Switchgear, UPS cabinets, busway, and CRACs are placed inside live and under-construction data halls, between racks and over raised floor, with no room for fumes or error.

HOW THE MINI CRANE SOLVES IT

Zero-emission lithium machines move under precise remote control with the operator eyes-on at the landing point, working compactly around active infrastructure - including the heavy chilled-water piping and mechanical runs set inside the data hall.

WHY A MINI CRANE

The right machine changes the entire lift plan

A larger crane isn't wrong - it's often the answer on open sites. Mini cranes win when access, setup room, or the interior is the constraint. Toggle the site plan to see the difference.

SITE PLAN · PLAN VIEW
ADJACENT STRUCTURE
PUBLIC STREET
PROPERTY LINE
OVERHEAD POWER LINES
BUILDING
CRANE YARD
SET POINT · RTU
CRN
WIDE SWING
1 TRAFFIC LANE CLOSED
TRADITIONAL · LARGE FOOTPRINT, LONG REACH
Traditional ApproachLarge machine staged away from the load.
Public streetSETUP LOCATION
Wide swingWORKING FOOTPRINT
Road closureSITE IMPACT
◇Large exclusion zone around the machine and swing
◇Boom must fly the load over the overhead power lines
◇Line-clearance work requires a utility permit before the lift
◇More site disruption and possible road closures
MINI CRANES EARN THEIR KEEP WHEN THE JOB HAS
Restricted accessLimited setup areaIndoor liftingLong reach, small footprintSensitive surfacesOccupied facilitiesPrecise placementLimited closure space
APPLICATION LIBRARY

Every place a mini crane earns its keep

25 APPLICATIONS · HOVER FOR THE WHY
OUTDOOR
01Curtain Wall InstallationGLASS · FAÇADE
Curtain Wall InstallationSet units close to the façade under remote control, from inside the property line.
INDOOR
02Interior Glass InstallationGLASS · INTERIOR
Interior Glass InstallationBattery machines place glass indoors with no fumes and a tight footprint.
MIXED
03Monumental GlassGLASS · HEAVY
Monumental GlassHold heavy IGUs steady at radius for slow, precise final placement.
MIXED
04Structural SteelSTEEL
Structural SteelErect columns and beams from inside the footprint where a mobile crane won’t fit.
INDOOR
05Stairs & RailingsSTEEL · MISC.
Stairs & RailingsPlace fabricated metals in tight stairwells and interiors under control.
INDOOR
06Machinery InstallationMACHINERY
Machinery InstallationTravel through doorways and set equipment close to its final position.
INDOOR
07Machinery RemovalMACHINERY
Machinery RemovalExtract and carry equipment out of live plants without major disassembly.
INDOOR
08Injection Molding EquipmentMACHINERY
Injection Molding EquipmentSet heavy presses on the production floor around operating lines.
INDOOR
09Switchgear InstallationELECTRICAL
Switchgear InstallationDense, heavy gear placed to the inch on zero-emission battery power.
MIXED
10Transformer PlacementELECTRICAL
Transformer PlacementPosition transformers in vaults and yards with precise remote control.
INDOOR
11UPS & Battery CabinetsELECTRICAL
UPS & Battery CabinetsMove rows of cabinets over raised floor without exhaust indoors.
MIXED
12Generator ComponentsELECTRICAL
Generator ComponentsSet generator sections in tight equipment rooms and yards.
MIXED
13Chillers & Air HandlersHVAC
Chillers & Air HandlersReach over obstacles from a compact setup to land big AHUs and chillers.
ROOFTOP
14Rooftop HVAC (RTUs)HVAC · ROOF
Rooftop HVAC (RTUs)Reach over the parapet from grade instead of closing the street.
INDOOR
15Pipe & Mechanical SystemsMECHANICAL
Pipe & Mechanical SystemsPlace mechanical assemblies inside occupied mechanical rooms.
INDOOR
16Industrial MaintenanceMAINTENANCE
Industrial MaintenanceCompact lifting for scheduled maintenance around production.
INDOOR
17Plant Shutdown WorkMAINTENANCE
Plant Shutdown WorkFit tight outage windows with a machine already inside the plant.
MIXED
18Historic RenovationHISTORIC
Historic RenovationLow floor loading and original-doorway access protect sensitive structures.
INDOOR
19Atrium ConstructionINTERIOR
Atrium ConstructionWork under skylights and inside atriums where nothing else fits.
INDOOR
20Elevator & Escalator ComponentsINTERIOR
Elevator & Escalator ComponentsSet heavy transit components in shafts and stations precisely.
INDOOR
21Airport Terminal WorkTRANSIT
Airport Terminal WorkPhased, low-clearance lifting inside occupied terminals on battery power.
MIXED
22Tunnel & Transit WorkTRANSIT
Tunnel & Transit WorkCompact machines work below grade around live transit clearances.
INDOOR
23Warehouse ConstructionCOMMERCIAL
Warehouse ConstructionRacking, mezzanines, and materials handled without a large exclusion zone.
INDOOR
24Data-Center ConstructionDATA CENTER
Data-Center ConstructionZero-emission placement between racks and over raised floor.
OUTDOOR
25Precast & Architectural MaterialsCOMMERCIAL
Precast & Architectural MaterialsSet precast and architectural panels from a compact footprint.

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