Jib Cranes

Jib Cranes

 Improve workflow efficiency with Jib Cranes 

Jib Cranes are popular, durable, and versatile lifting equipment. They are used in a wide range of applications because they are ideal for light or heavy-duty material handling within a defined space. They provide support for overhead cranes on production lines and help keep terminals, machining stations, and warehouses operating efficiently.

Jib cranes are vital to any production process that requires speed, accuracy, and minimal downtime. Available in floor/ column-mounted, wall-mounted, and articulating configurations, these cranes are a cost-effective and reliable material handling solution. O’Brien Lifting Solutions is the industry benchmark manufacturer of jib cranes in North America. We have what you need.

Lancer Jib Crane

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Wall Mounted & Free Standing Lancer Jib Crane

For the rapid handling of workpieces, tools or small parts, the Lancer handling crane is available in wall mounted and free standing designs. The Lancer yields a high degree of rationalization when used as a handling device. As for a lifting device, an electric chain hoist or an electric telescopic load guide is available. By manual actuation on the load guide, the jib arm folds up, so every point in the work zone can be reached precisely and easily – the crane can practically rotate around the corner!

All cranes are supplied with a manual pivot resistance regulator as standard equipment. On request, compressed air parking brakes are also available, which keep the jib arm in the chosen position. The Lancer can also be used to feed energy and air exhaust systems or as a welding set carrier.

Assistant Jib Crane

Adjustable Options to Fit Your Needs

O’Brien Freestanding and wall mounted Assistant jib crane style is a cost effective solution designed for simple operational requirements. The assistant jib has a light jib arm and low headroom cantilever that are used for the boom. The total height can be adapted to meet individual requirements.

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Features
  • Capacities up to 4,000lbs
  • Outreach ranges up to 38ft
  • Degree of rotation up to 270°
  • Custom designs are available
  • Manual or motorized rotation available on selected models
  • Large hinge pin and nylon bushing for smooth operation
  • Factory welded cantilever boom design
  • Factory set preload in jib boom for optimum jib inclination under load
  • Welded end stops complete with shock absorbing rubber bumpers
  • Boom comprised of structural wide flange beam

Cadet Jib Crane

The Economical Helper for Every Workstation

Freestanding and wall mounted Cadet jib cranes are a cost effective solution designed for simple operational requirements. A light jib arm and welded tie rod support are used for the boom. The total height can be adapted to meet individual requirements.

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Features
  • Capacities up to 4,000lbs
  • Outreach ranges up to 38ft
  • Degree of rotation up to 270°
  • Custom designs are available
  • Manual rotation only
  • Large hinge pin and nylon bushing for smooth operation
  • Factory welded dual tie rod bar for easy installations, no levelling adjustments
  • Factory set preload in jib boom for optimum jib inclination under load
  • Welded end stops complete with shock absorbing rubber bumpers
  • Boom comprised of structural wide flange beam

Tie Rod Jib Crane

Simple and Easy Design

The Tie Rod jib crane is a general purpose wall-mount jib used to increase productivity in every work station. It’s simple, “bolt together” design is cost effective and easy to install.

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Features
  • Capacities up to 6,000lbs
  • Outreach ranges up to 30ft
  • Degree of rotation range up to 200°
  • Custom designs are available

Sergeant Major Jib Crane

No Foundation Needed

The Sergeant Major jib crane is a low cost alternative to a free standing jib because of its “axial” design. The load reactions at the upper and lower connections are easier to manage than the typical overturning moment of a free standing jib crane.

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Features
  • Capacities up to 10,000lbs
  • Outreach ranges up to 24ft
  • Custom designs are available

Sergeant Jib Crane

Optimize Your Space Capabilities

The wall mounted Sergeant jib crane has a low headroom cantilever design suited for a wide variety of lifting applications in the production environment. It relieves overhead cranes and other lifting equipment, accelerates the workflow and reduces costly idle times of employees and machines. It is typically installed to structural building columns, crane runway columns and reinforced concrete columns sufficiently designed for this purpose.

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Features
  • Capacities up to 20,000lbs
  • Outreach ranges up to 38ft
  • Degree of rotation up to 180°
  • Custom designs are available
  • Self-aligning spherical roller hinge bearings
  • Factory welded cantilever (boom levelling not required)
  • Factory set preload in jib boom providing optimal boom inclination for efficient trolley operation
  • Bolted end stops
  • Boom comprised of structural wide flange beam

Wall Travelling Jib Crane

Reduce Downtime with Supporting Jib Cranes

Wall Traveling jib cranes are a profitable addition to the bridge crane bay. Although it offers less floor coverage than the bridge crane, the Wall Traveling jib crane provides the very same benefits plus more. They are used in production environments where many work stations are linked together in a straight line. Expensive idle time among machinery and personnel is eliminated by the Wall Travelling jib, which transports the product to the next station independently of the main bridge crane.

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Features
  • Capacities up to 20,000lbs
  • Outreach ranges up to 48ft
  • Indoor applications only
  • Lift and transport product through full length of the shop
  • VFD (variable frequent drive) – controlled travel speeds
  • Low headroom cantilever design

Major Jib Crane

Best Selling Crane Worldwide

Free standing Major jib cranes have proven itself many times over to be the world’s best selling jib crane for indoor and outdoor applications. This crane can be used for nearly every workstation as it allows for complete customization for all aspects. A wide range of accessories can be added to equip the jib crane for all lifting requirements.

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Features
  • Capacities up to 40,000lbs
  • Outreach ranges up to 48ft
  • Degree of rotation up to 360°
  • Custom designs are available
  • Self-aligning spherical main bearing
  • Factory welded cantilever boom design
  • Factory set preload in jib boom optimum jib inclination under load
  • Bolted end stops
  • Boom comprised of structural wide flange beam
  • Welded pressure ring
  • Convex face roller wheels

Boss Jib Crane

Built for the Toughest Applications

The free standing Boss jib crane is designed for those lifting applications made tougher by their high lifting capacities, longer boom lengths and higher lift heights. The Boss jib crane is commonly used in outdoor marinas, stockyards, power plants, foundries and smelting plants.

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Features
  • Capacities up to 40,000lbs
  • Outreach ranges up to 65ft
  • Degree of rotation up to 360°
  • Custom designs are available
  • Classification according to DIN 15018 depending on mode of application and location of use
  • Installation location: indoor / outdoor
  • Rotation with electrical pneumatic motorization possible

Mini Overhead Cantilever Jibs

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Utilize this unique jib in work cells and work areas.

Unique fixed-height design allows for the 39-3/4" long outriggers to be mounted underneath a work bench. Easily lift product from cart to workbench. Straddle width is 47-3/4" (ID). Hoist, trolley and cart not included. Steel construction. Durable blue powder coat finish. Hoists & Trollies sold seperately.


  • Works well in cells and work areas
  • Design allows to be mounted underneath a work bench
  • Easily lift product from cart to workbench
  • Steel construction with a painted blue finish

Extra Travel Tri-Post Jibs

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Designed for Workstation.

Place over the top of your workbench. Extra travel fixed-height I-beam overhangs workbench to allow lifting of products from cart to bench. I-Beam flange is 2.66" and the height is 4.00". Usable I-beam length is 79-3/4". Hoists & Trollies can be ordered seperately. Steel construction with painted blue finish.

  • Tri-Post jib was designed for use in workstations
  • Place over the top of your workbench for various applications
  • Fixed-height I-beam overhangs allow lifting of products from cart to bench
  • Steel construction for heavy-duty strength and durability

Multi-Station Transportable Jib Cranes

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True Multi-tasker 

Designed for use in multiple locations, includes jib crane and one base socket. Extra base sockets may be purchased for use in other locations. Friction brake design allows positive locking and controlled rotation of heavy loads. 360 degree continuous rotation of heavy loads. Handle most applications up to 1,000 lbs. 6" high I-beam with 4" flange width. Rugged welded steel construction. Requires reinforced concrete pad for installation. Hoists & Trollies can be ordered seperately. Painted finish.

  • Unique Jib designed can be used in multiple locations
  • Friction brake design allows positive locking and controlled rotation of heavy loads
  • Arm manually rotates 360 degrees for maximum versatility
  • Rugged welded steel construction provides long lasting use

Portable Jib Cranes

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Easy Transport

Unique design allows for easy transportation of jib crane with a fork truck. Empty base models include instructions for proper filling with concrete Base measures 42-3/16" x 42-3/16" x 18"H or 36"H and includes built-in fork tubes. Fork tubes are 7-5/8"W x 2-5/8"H usable on 24" fork centers, for transportation with fork truck. Fixed length I-beam will pivot 360 degrees for complete access. Under I-beam clearance is 10'. Upright vertical column bolts to base. Steel construction with blue painted finish. Units ship knocked down. Not for use as a fork truck attachment. Hoists & Trollies can be ordered seperately.

  • Design allows for easy transportation with a fork truck
  • Fill standard base with concrete for proper use
  • Upright vertical column bolts to base for optimal efficiency
  • Steel construction for strength and durability

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