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Which crane fits your job — and why. Existing how-to-choose articles organized by decision, with new pillar guides in production.

Jib Crane Inquiry Guide: 9 Specs That Get an Quote

A jib crane serves a circle. Every spec in this guide exists to define that circle — how heavy, how high, how far, and how much of the circle you actually need. Send the nine items below and our engineers return a configuration and budget price within 24 hours

The 9 specifications, at a glance

Jib crane inquiry diagram
#SpecificationUnit / optionsWhy it matters
1Lifting capacitytonsSizes arm, pillar and foundation
2Working radiusmThe circle the hook must reach — measure from the pillar center
3Arm lengthmUsually radius plus trolley end clearance; we confirm it for you
4Rotation angle0–180° / 0–270° / 0–360°Wall-mounted jibs stop at ~180°; full circles need a free-standing pillar
5Lifting heightm (floor to hook)Check overhead obstructions inside the whole circle
6Mountingfree-standing pillar / wall / columnDetermines foundation or building attachment design
7Hoist typewire rope / electric chainChain hoists are economical up to ~2–3 t; wire rope for heavier or faster duty
8Power supplyvoltage / Hz / phaseMotors and controls built to your grid
9Application & dutywhat you lift, lifts per hourSets duty class and rotation drive (manual vs powered)

Two decisions that shape the price

Rotation: buy the arc you need, not the full circle by default

A 270° free-standing jib often does everything a 360° unit would — and a wall-mounted 180° jib costs less still if a suitable wall or column exists. Sketch the loads' pickup and set-down points; the arc between them is what you're buying.

Hoist: chain or wire rope?

Electric chain hoists are compact and economical for light loads and moderate speeds; wire rope hoists win for capacity, lifting height and duty. Our guide how do I choose a hoist walks through the decision.

Copy, fill, send

Capacity: ___ t | Working radius: ___ m | Arm length: ___ m (or "confirm for me")
Rotation: 180° / 270° / 360° | Mounting: pillar / wall / column
Lifting height: ___ m | Hoist: wire rope / chain
Power: ___ V / ___ Hz / ___ ph
Lifting what, how often: ___ | Photos attached: yes / no

Send to [email protected] or WhatsApp +86 190 3730 3917. A photo of the workstation usually settles mounting and rotation in one look.

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