Workshop crane – not permanently anchored
The flexible solution for modern workshops
- No permanently anchored foundation
- Ready to use
- Mobile
- Can be used anywhere in the workshop
- Load capacities from 100 – 1000 kg
Mobile load-handling solutions for your workshop
Modern workshops require flexible solutions for load handling. The mobile workshop crane (known as “Mobile Crane” in the KA Cranes product range) offers exactly that: A powerful lifting tool without fixed foundations that can be used anywhere in your workshop. As an auxiliary crane for production, assembly, and tool changes, our Mobile Crane creates free crane capacity everywhere – with a flexibility that conventional systems cannot offer.
Originally developed in the 1980s, our workshop cranes have been continuously refined and adapted to changing customer requirements. The result? A well-engineered system with internal trolley guidance that runs extremely smoothly and is resistant to workshop dirt.
Overview of our workshop crane models
WK I – The all-rounder for the workshop
- Load capacity: 100–500 kg
- Outreach: 1,750–4,715 mm
- Slewing range: 270°
- Overall height: flexible 2250-4500 mm
- Application: Ideal for typical workshop tasks, assembly and tool changes
WK I-K – With articulated jib for confined workshops
- Load capacity: 125–500 kg
- Outreach: 1,750–4,400 mm
- Slewing range: 310°
- Special feature: Bypasses interfering contours and obstacles in the workshop
- Application: Perfect for confined workshop spaces and corner handling
WK III – The powerful workshop crane for heavy loads
- Load capacity: up to 1,000 kg
- Outreach: 1,750–4,500 mm
- Slewing range: 360°
- Special feature: Internal rotary support for maximum stability
- Application: Heavy-load handling in repair and production workshops
WK-SL – The workshop crane with long reach
- Load capacity: 400–600 kg
- Outreach: up to 4,500 mm at high load
- Slewing range: 360°
- Special feature: Optimised for long outreaches at full load capacity
- Application: Large workshop areas and extended workstations
How to find the right workshop crane for your needs
Which loads need to be moved?
Choosing the right load capacity is crucial for the efficient use of your workshop crane. Our various models cover a wide range of applications:
- Light loads (100-250 kg): Ideal for smaller tools, components and lighter assemblies in automotive workshops and assembly engineering.
- Medium loads (250-500 kg): Perfect for handling heavier tools, machine parts and typical components in mechanical engineering.
- Heavy loads (500-1000 kg): For demanding applications in heavy industry where larger components need to be moved.
Tip: Always plan with reserves in load capacity. Choose a workshop crane that can carry at least 10-15% more than your heaviest regular load.
Which working area needs to be covered?
The right outreach and the appropriate slewing range ensure that you can reach all key work areas in your workshop:
- Outreach: Depending on the model, we offer outreaches from 1750 mm to 4715 mm. The maximum outreach directly affects the possible load capacity.
- Slewing range: From the WK I with 270° to the WK III with a full 360° slewing range – choose the model that meets your space requirements.
- Working height: The overall height can be flexibly adjusted to your individual requirements in 100 mm increments (from 2250 mm to 4500 mm).
What level of mobility is required?
A key advantage of our workshop cranes is their unique mobility. Depending on how often the location changes, various options are available:
- Without travel gear: Transport with a forklift truck or overhead crane for occasional location changes.
- Mechanical travel gear: With removable drawbar for simple and cost-effective mobility.
- Hydraulic travel gear: For more frequent location changes and particularly comfortable manoeuvring, even in confined workshop areas.
Comparison of workshop crane models
| Feature | WK I | WK I-K (Articulated Jib) | WK III | WK-SL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 100-500 kg | 100-500 kg | 200-1000 kg | 400-600 kg |
| Outreach | 1750-4715 mm | 1750-4400 mm | 1750-4500 mm | 3100-4500 mm |
| Slewing Range | 270° | 310° | 360° | 360° |
| Overall Height | 2250-4500 mm | 2250-4500 mm | 2900-4500 mm | 3150-4750 mm |
| Special Features | Universally applicable | Swiveling around obstacles | Internal slewing support | Optimized for long outreaches |
| Ideal for Workshop Applications | General workshop tasks | Confined workshop spaces | Heavy loads in the workshop | Large workshop areas |
| Price (non-binding) | from €7,006 | from €9,390 | from €8,822 | from €14,074 |
The advantages of our workshop crane at a glance
No foundation work required
Unlike permanently anchored column slewing cranes, the mobile workshop crane does not require complex foundation work. Ideal for underfloor heating, rental properties, or when no interventions in the building structure are possible.
Maximum flexibility for changing requirements
Move away from rigid production layouts – the mobile workshop crane adapts to your needs. When layouts change or locations vary, the crane can simply move with you, without requiring new investments.
Internal trolley guide
Thanks to the well-engineered design with an internally guided trolley, our workshop cranes run extremely smoothly and are resistant to dirt – a decisive advantage over conventional external beam guidance.
Further advantages at a glance:
- Ready for operation immediately after delivery – no waiting times
- Proven in practice since the 1980s and continuously improved
- Customisable load-handling attachments for your specific applications
- Straightforward operation without special qualifications
- Extremely smooth-running thanks to ball-bearing technology
- Delivered pre-wired and ready to connect
- Low maintenance thanks to robust design
- Fast delivery compared to fixed variants
Applications in the workshop
The mobile workshop crane from KA Cranes is versatile and offers solutions for numerous application areas:
Car repair shops
Ideal for lifting engines, gearboxes and other heavy components. Mobility enables flexible use at different workstations throughout the workshop.
Machining companies
Supports tool changes and loading of machine tools. The smooth-running design enables precise positioning even of heavy tools.
Furniture manufacturing
Facilitates handling of large panels and heavy materials. Ergonomic support reduces employees’ physical strain.
Heavy mechanical engineering
Provides reliable support when handling heavy components and tools. The robust design ensures long-term reliability even under demanding conditions.
In addition, the workshop crane is ideally suited for:
- Loading of painting lines
- Support at welding workstations
- Material picking
- Dynamic and flexible workplace design
- Mobile repair and service stations
- Maintenance and servicing
Technical specifications of our mobile workshop crane
Workshop crane WK I (standard)
- Load capacity: Standard 250 kg (100 kg – 500 kg depending on outreach)
- Jib length: Standard 3215 mm (1750 mm-4715 mm depending on load capacity)
- Overall height: 3635 mm (available in 100 mm increments from 2250 mm to 4500 mm)
- Slewing range: 270°
- Weight: approx. 3.5 t
- Power supply: 400V/3/50Hz/N/PE (upstream fuse max. 16A); Optional for 125 kg/250 kg: 230V/50Hz
- Ambient temperature: -10°C to +40°C
- Max. inclination : 0,5%
Further technical features
- No anchoring in the ground necessary
- Internal carriage guide with ball bearings
- Main switch with appliance plug (CE coupling 16A)
- Completely pre-wired
- Adjustable band brake
- Transport elements included in the standard scope of delivery
- Robust steel construction
- Painting Column RAL 7043 traffic gray (2-layer structure)
- Painting cantilever RAL 3003 ruby red (2-layer structure)
Frequently asked questions about the workshop crane
Accessories and expansion options for your workshop crane
Mechanical chassis
- Enables quick and flexible relocation
- Demountable
- With detachable drawbar
Hydraulic running gear
- Enables quick and flexible relocation
- Demountable
- With detachable drawbar
Swivel range limitation
- Limitation of the swivel range in 30° increments
- Limits the crane’s working area
- Prevents swinging out too far
Swivel lock
- To fix the cantilever
- Secures the crane when moving
- Retrofittable
Electric chain hoist
- ABUS electric chain hoist
- Main stroke 8 m/min + fine stroke 2 m/min
- With chain memory and emergency stop button
Simple installation and readiness for use
1. Set up and align
Position the workshop crane at the desired location and align it using the supplied shims. The maximum inclination must not exceed 0.5%.
2. Connect the power supply
Connect the pre-wired crane to your power supply (400V/3/50Hz/N/PE or optionally 230V/50Hz for smaller models). An upstream fuse of max. 16A is required.
3. Ready for use
After commissioning by an expert, your workshop crane is ready for operation immediately – without long waiting times for foundation work or special installations.
Configure your individual workshop crane now
Direct path to the right crane
Use our online configurator to assemble your individual Mobile Crane. You will immediately receive a non-binding cost overview.
Personal consultation
Let our experts advise you. We analyze your requirements and recommend the optimal solution.
