Electric Swing Lift Cranes
Simple to install, operate, and maintain, Penny Engineering’s ultra-lightweight electric swing lift cranes offer unrivalled functionality for loads of up to 500kg, making them the ideal choice for sectors such as telecoms, water treatment, highways, industrial parts, and more.
Our Electric Swing Lift Cranes Range
ML500 Van Mounted Crane (Short Boom)
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
500 kg -
Boom Reach
1090 mm -
Weight
43 kg
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ML500 Van Mounted Crane (Long Boom)
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
500 kg -
Boom Reach
1610 mm -
Weight
48 kg
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ML500 Flatbed Mounted Crane (Long Boom)
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
500 kg -
Boom Reach
1640 mm -
Weight
48 kg
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ML250 Van Mounted Crane
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
250 kg -
Boom Reach
960 mm -
Weight
23 kg
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ML250 Flatbed Mounted Crane
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
250 kg -
Boom Reach
980 mm -
Weight
23 kg
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MC250 Swinglift Crane
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
250 kg -
Boom Reach
965 mm -
Weight
20 kg
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KJ250 Van Mounted Crane (1M Boom)
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
250 kg -
Boom Reach
1070 mm -
Weight
28 kg
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KJ250 Van Mounted Crane (1.5M Boom)
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
250 kg -
Boom Reach
1550 mm -
Weight
42 kg
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KJ250 Flatbed Mounted Crane (2M Boom, Rotating Pillar Type)
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
250 kg -
Boom Reach
1910 mm -
Weight
100 kg
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KJ250 Flatbed Mounted Crane (2M Boom, Gate Hinge Type)
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
250 kg -
Boom Reach
2020 mm -
Weight
45 kg
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KJ150 Van Mounted Crane (1M Boom)
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
150 kg -
Boom Reach
1011 mm -
Weight
24 kg
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SwingLift Hotbox KJ
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
250 kg -
Boom Reach
1000 mm -
Weight
50 kg
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SwingLift GridLift GL250
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
250 kg -
Boom Reach
1210 mm -
Weight
52 kg
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SwingLift Gas Bottle Crane 100
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
100 kg -
Boom Reach
610 mm -
Weight
43 kg
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FV500 Van Mounted Crane
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
500 kg -
Boom Reach
1190 mm -
Weight
95 kg
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FV500 Flatbed Mounted Crane
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
500 kg -
Boom Reach
1500 mm -
Weight
119 kg
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F500 Flatbed Mounted Crane
Price on request-
Max Working Load (MWL)
500 kg -
Boom Reach
1470 mm -
Weight
77 kg
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What Is a Vehicle-Mounted Swing Jib Crane?
A swing jib crane, also known as a swing lift crane or swivel crane, is a type of jib crane featuring a horizontal arm (jib) which can swing or rotate around a vertical axis. These cranes are valued for their exceptional versatility, providing flexible movement and positioning of loads in confined spaces.
Penny Engineering’s electric swing lift cranes offer a cost-effective and practical solution to mechanising a vehicle loading operation, protecting your workforce and enhancing operational efficiency. Our cranes can be mounted to vans, pickups, quads, trailers, or large lorries. If space is at a premium, they can also be mounted on the headboard.
We’ve supplied electric swivel cranes to a wide range of industries and applications, including British Telecom, Royal Mail, Eurovia, Anglian Water, Morrisons Utility Services, Severn Trent, Balfour Beatty, and more. Our team of designers, project managers, and engineers are here to advise you on the perfect solution to meet the unique needs of your business.
International Partners
Penny Engineering supplies lifting equipment to over 25 countries around the world. Click through to find out more.
Electric Swivel Crane Benefits
Improve Efficiency
A swing jib crane enhances operational efficiency by reducing manual handling, minimising downtime, and enabling quicker, more precise load positioning.
Compact and Lightweight
Our ultra-lightweight electric swing lift cranes can be stowed away into a compact position when not in use, maximising the payload capacity of your vehicle.
Simple to Use
Our jib cranes are incredibly easy to operate, featuring user-friendly controls and ergonomic designs that boost productivity across a variety of tasks.
Reduce Risks of Injury
Equipped with safety features such as overload protection and fail-sale control systems, our jib crane range prevents damage to assets and protects your team.
Versatile Handling
Fully configurable, our swing jib cranes are ideal for diverse material handling needs, including pumps, generators, gas bottles, oil drums, and more.
Built to Last
When it’s time for a new vehicle, we can assess your electric swivel crane and the new vehicle to determine if the crane can be safely removed and refitted.
Why Choose Penny Engineering for Your Jib Crane?
When you choose Penny Engineering for your swing jib crane, you benefit from a fully CE-marked product, designed and built in accordance with all applicable regulations and industry standards. Upon commissioning, your team will receive a comprehensive service and operation manual and appropriate handover training.
Our electric swing lift cranes are specified to each customer and can be equipped with various accessories to simplify and enhance your lifting operations. As approved partners for jib crane conversions of Volkswagen, Ford, Renault, and Nissan commercial vehicles, we provide trusted support from advice to installations and beyond.
All workplace lifting equipment is subject to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). Our UK-wide network of experienced service engineers is dedicated to helping you understand your obligations and providing thorough inspections and maintenance to ensure your equipment is always compliant, safe, and functional.
Electric Swing Lift Cranes FAQs
An estimated lead time for your custom swing jib crane will be provided with your quotation. This is typically 5-6 weeks (comparable with our standard crane ranges). The total turnaround time will vary on your product’s complexity, size, and any other additional requirements.
As standard the maximum working load of our swing jib crane range is 500kg.
Should you require a greater lifting capacity, please speak to our team for guidance on the right lifting solution for your needs.
Depending on the type of goods you’re lifting and the crane’s mounting location, there are many customisation options to streamline your lifting operations, including but not limited to:
- Stabiliser / outrigger pads
- 12V or 24V operation from standard vehicle battery
- Additional pillar heights
- Extra rope lengths
- Crane slew stops
- Battery protection
- Lifting accessory kits
- Powder coated paint finish
Yes, we offer comprehensive, UK-wide maintenance and support services for all our electric swing lift cranes. Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance and safety, and it keeps your products compliant with industry regulations.