Workshop cranes – Mobile lifting up to 3,000 kg capacity
Workshop cranes enable the safe and precise removal and installation of heavy engines, gearboxes and assemblies. Find a selection of workshop cranes with load capacities from 500 kg to 3,000 kg from renowned manufacturers here.
What a workshop crane offers:
- Lifting engines & assemblies: Workshop cranes are the first choice for engine and gearbox removal and installation – for all car and light commercial vehicle classes.
- Mobile & flexible: Wheels and a swivelling design enable flexible positioning in the workshop area – no fixed installation needed.
- High load capacity: Models up to 3,000 kg for all requirements – from small car engines to heavy HGV assemblies.
Foldable workshop crane with 1t load capacity, OMCN GP10/S
Workshop crane 1.5t - for Euro pallets, OMCN SL/15
Workshop Cranes: Technology, Use and Buying Recommendations
A workshop crane is an indispensable tool for any business that regularly carries out engine or gearbox work. It enables pulling out heavy assemblies from the engine bay without placing excessive physical strain on workshop staff. At the same time it provides the precision needed for correctly reinserting the components.
How is a workshop crane used correctly?
The crane is attached to the assembly to be lifted using suitable lifting attachments and chain hoists. The vehicle is then positioned on the lift so the crane can be moved under the engine bay or underbody. The assembly is raised using the hydraulic pump and rolled out of the vehicle on the crane's wheels. For installation, the process is carried out in reverse order.
What should I look for when buying a workshop crane?
Important: sufficient load capacity (heaviest engine or assembly in the business plus margin), sufficiently long boom for good balance point when lifting out, stable rolling mobility for safe positioning, and a good footprint for stability during lifting. OMCN workshop cranes are among our recommended models – for their well-known quality from Italy.
