FullSharp installed a mobile-base jib crane with a battery-powered electric hoist for workshops that lift a few times a day at changing spots, beside a machine today and out in the yard tomorrow. With no outlet needed, the unit is pushed into place, the wheels are locked and work starts, with no power cable across the walkway.

Many workshops only need to lift loads a few times a day, but at different locations, next to a machine today, out in the yard tomorrow. A fixed crane would be wasteful, while running a power cable across the walkway is both a hazard and a nuisance.

FullSharp installed a jib crane on a mobile base fitted with a battery-powered electric hoist. With no power source needed on site, the unit is pushed to wherever it's needed, the wheels are locked, and pressing the lift button gets to work right away.

Mobile-Base Jib Crane with Battery-Powered Electric Hoist

The mobile-base jib crane with battery-powered electric hoist in the workshop.

Equipment Installed

  • Mobile base: a heavy steel base with wheels and locking pins that keeps the whole unit balanced when the arm carries a load.
  • Column and swing arm: the arm swings around the column through a wide arc, picking up and setting down loads at two different spots.
  • Battery-powered electric hoist: runs on a removable battery; an overnight charge is enough for a full shift, with no outlet needed at the work site.
  • Control pendant: compact lift/lower buttons in hand, with the cable hanging at a comfortable length for the operator.

Key Specifications

  • Mounting typeMobile base
  • Hoist power sourceRechargeable battery

Benefits for Your Facility

No power cable to drag

The rechargeable battery removes the need for a cable running across the workshop walkway.

Shared across multiple areas

One unit rotates between locations instead of installing several fixed cranes.

Quick to deploy

No foundation to pour, no ceiling to drill; it's ready to use the same day.

Actual Installation Photos

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Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 12 photos taken on site.

Suitable Applications

  • Small and medium machine shops
  • Mobile equipment maintenance areas
  • Outdoor yards with no power source
  • Rented workshops that frequently change layout

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a battery hoist run on one charge?

In this setup an overnight charge on the removable battery is enough for a full shift. FullSharp reviews the number of lifts per day before recommending the battery setup.

Why choose a battery hoist over a corded one?

A power cable across a walkway is a trip hazard and a nuisance. A battery hoist runs without an outlet at the work spot, which suits mobile use.

How is the mobile jib kept stable?

A heavy steel base with wheels and locking pins keeps the unit balanced when the arm carries a load. The arm swings through a wide arc to pick and set down at two spots.

Consultation for Your Facility

FullSharp asks about the heaviest load, the required reach radius, and the floor where you plan to push the unit, to size the base with sufficient counterweight. We assemble the unit, load-test it, and show you how to charge and maintain the battery properly.