 Caldwell's new winch boom |
Caldwell Group Inc. of Rockford is marketing a winch boom that fits onto standard forklifts, converts a truck into a portable crane and creates an alternative to an overhead or gantry crane.
The equipment is available in fixed and pivoting telescopic models costing USD5,000 to USD5,400 and combines the reach of a forklift boom and the precise lifting of a winch. The boom's winch hook capacities range from 2,000 pounds to 2,400 pounds (900kg to 1,080kg).
The winch boom uses 110-volt electrical current in a standard operation and is available with optional DC or hydraulic power on any model.
Caldwell introduced the winch boom in March, according to sales representative Jodi Case.