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

| # | Specification | Unit / options | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifting capacity | tons | Sizes arm, pillar and foundation |
| 2 | Working radius | m | The circle the hook must reach — measure from the pillar center |
| 3 | Arm length | m | Usually radius plus trolley end clearance; we confirm it for you |
| 4 | Rotation angle | 0–180° / 0–270° / 0–360° | Wall-mounted jibs stop at ~180°; full circles need a free-standing pillar |
| 5 | Lifting height | m (floor to hook) | Check overhead obstructions inside the whole circle |
| 6 | Mounting | free-standing pillar / wall / column | Determines foundation or building attachment design |
| 7 | Hoist type | wire rope / electric chain | Chain hoists are economical up to ~2–3 t; wire rope for heavier or faster duty |
| 8 | Power supply | voltage / Hz / phase | Motors and controls built to your grid |
| 9 | Application & duty | what you lift, lifts per hour | Sets duty class and rotation drive (manual vs powered) |
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.
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.
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.
Describe your load and building in one email — our engineers recommend the right crane type and configuration within 24 hours.
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