The Guide to a Small Truck Mounted Crane for Your Pickup

I want to help you lift more. I want you to work smart. A small truck mounted crane turns your pickup into a powerhouse. You tap a switch. You lift the load. You save time. You stay safe. I show you how.

CLW GROUP makes it simple. I build to your need. I do customized production. I do vehicle delivery, after-sales, and technical consulting services. I stand by you.

What is it?

A pickup crane sits in your bed. It lifts. It swings. It sets the load down smooth. It can be an electric truck crane, a hydraulic truck crane, or a manual pickup crane. It can be a compact truck crane. It can be a portable truck crane. It can be a mini crane for pickup. It can be a foldable pickup crane. It can be a telescopic pickup crane. It can be a boom crane for pickup. It can be a jib crane for pickup. It fits pickup trucks with truck beds or flatbeds or a service body. It is a versatile lifting tool.

You see parts like the boom, jib, winch, remote control, outriggers, stabilizer legs, a swivel base, a swivel base crane top, and strong mounting hardware on a mounting plate for truck crane. It runs on DC power from a 12-volt system, or on hydraulics, or with a hand crank. That is how a 12V DC crane lifts so well.

Why do you need it?

You want productivity gains. You want labor savings. You want an ergonomic lifting solution. You want injury prevention equipment. You need a material handling solution. You need on-site lifting solutions. You want workload optimization. You want an investment justification crane and a strong return on investment crane.

You may work in construction, landscaping, field service, material handling, or farm work. You may be in mechanics. You may drive service trucks or utility vehicles. You need a work truck crane, a utility truck crane, or a service truck crane. You need a field service crane, a mechanic truck crane, a landscape truck crane, a farm utility crane, a construction site crane, or a marine application crane. You may also need a van mounted crane.

What can it do?

• It boosts lifting capacity. You match the lifting capacity truck crane to your load.
• You watch pickup payload capacity and GVWR. You respect GVWR impact truck crane.
• You check boom length specifications and reach distance truck crane.
• You look at max lift height pickup and crane rotation angle.
• You set load securement truck right.

You get wireless remote control crane or remote control options. You can use a manual winch crane or an electric winch crane. You can run a battery-powered crane or a gasoline-powered crane or a PTO driven crane. You can add crane accessories, a toolbox crane, a hoist for pickup bed, a winch for pickup bed, or a crane attachment for truck. You can add a davit system for truck. You can even ask for a Davits crane for truck by name.

Specs that matter

• Power: 12V DC with an electric motor, hydraulics, or manual.
• Controls: manual lever, wired, or remote control.
• Safety features truck crane: overload protection system and an emergency stop crane.
• Duty cycle crane: match power and time-on.
• Truck crane warranty: ask for clear terms.
• Crane maintenance tips: inspect, lube, test.
• Troubleshooting truck crane: follow a simple chart.
• Replacement parts for crane: keep parts on hand.

Clear help from data

I use this data to size your crane. I check payload capacity, lifting capacity, GVWR, and space. I choose a telescopic boom if you need reach. I set outriggers and stabilizer legs for firm lifts.

Fit for your truck

I match a Ford F-150 crane to your Ford F-Series. I set a Chevy Silverado crane for a Chevrolet Silverado. I build a Ram truck crane for RAM Trucks. I kit a Toyota Tundra and a Nissan Titan. I also fit a GMC Sierra. I size a compact pickup truck crane, a mid-size pickup truck crane, or a full-size pickup truck crane. I make sure vehicle compatibility crane is right.

Types and designs

• A Davit crane is simple and light.
• A jib swings easy.
• A telescopic boom reaches far.
• A foldable pickup crane packs small.
• A boom plus winch makes steady lifts.
• A swivel base gives smooth swing.

Some jobs like a power lift gate alternative. The crane can be a better pick.

Safety and rules

I follow OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rules. I meet OSHA crane compliance. I follow ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ANSI crane standards. I read the truck crane installation guide. I do crane operation training. I help with crane certifications. I teach your team to read load charts. I show how to use outriggers and stabilizer legs. I teach you to avoid lines and clutter.

Brands and makers

You may know Auto Crane, Stellar Industries, Venturo Cranes, Liftmoore, Western Mule, Maxilift Cranes, IMT (Iowa Mold Tooling), Boss Air, Broderson, Palfinger, and Fassi. These are strong truck crane manufacturers. I work to the same high bar.

Costs and choices

You ask the cost of pickup crane. I show the price range truck crane from entry to pro. You can pick a used pickup crane if it fits. You can try a rental truck crane first. I help you plan the buy. I show the return on investment crane with real jobs. I help with investment justification crane. I guide the DIY truck crane installation if it is light duty or I do pro fit for heavy duty.

Real jobs

• A crew plants a 400 lb tree. The crane lifts it. That is fast material handling pickup.
• A tech swaps a small engine in the field. A field service crane lifts the load clean.
• A farm moves feed and posts. A farm utility crane gets it done.
• A shop uses a workshop lifting solution in the yard.
• A dock crew uses a marine application crane for gear.

You see efficiency improvements crane on day one. You see productivity gains, labor savings crane, and lower risk.

Why CLW GROUP

I’m CLW GROUP. I am a professional automobile manufacturer. I build your service body crane, heavy duty pickup crane, or light duty pickup crane. I deliver the truck. I train your team. I support you after the sale. I give technical consulting services. I stock replacement parts for crane. I set clear truck crane warranty terms. I help with troubleshooting truck crane. I stand with you.

Do you want to see more? View our full truck-mounted crane solutions here: Truck-Mounted Crane.

Do you want a broad crane truck range? See our crane truck models: Crane Truck.

Do you want a smooth mobile crane truck fit? Explore now: Mobile Crane Truck.

Do you need a wider material handling vehicle lineup too? Check: Material Handling Vehicle.

Simple pick list to guide you

• Need fast set up in a Ford F-Series bed? Pick a 12V DC crane with remote control.
• Need power on a service body? Pick a hydraulic truck crane with PTO.
• Need light jobs on small pickup trucks? Pick a manual pickup crane.
• Want to store small? Pick a foldable pickup crane.
• Need long reach? Pick a telescopic pickup crane with a telescopic boom.
• Want easy swing? Pick a swivel base crane with 360°.

Extra notes you can use

• Watch the weight of truck crane.
• Keep a clean mounting plate for truck crane.
• Check vehicle compatibility crane before you buy.
• Use toolboxes to store your slings.
• Pick the right winch line.
• Ask for a clear duty cycle crane spec.
• Use DS power from a clean 12-volt system or add a second battery.
• Read crane maintenance tips each week.

Case proof

A team set a 2,000 lb unit with a 12V DC crane. One person did the lift. Time fell by 30%. Back strain fell. A farm used a PTO driven crane to move gear fast. Uptime rose. These are real on-site lifting solutions that pay off.

How I meet your need

• I listen. I note the loads. I note the reach. I note the GVWR.
• I propose the best small truck crane for you.
• I deliver a full kit. I add crane accessories.
• I train your team with safe steps.
• I support you with parts and tips.
• I grow with you as your jobs grow.

You can also ask for a full system with a davit system for truck, a toolbox crane, and a power lift gate alternative. You choose the path. I make it easy.

Final word

You want to lift smart. You want to work safe. You want a clear plan that fits your truck and your jobs. I build that plan. I build the crane. I stand by the work.

Let’s lift more today.

References

• OSHA 1926 Subpart CC. Cranes and Derricks in Construction.
• ANSI B30.5. Mobile and Locomotive Cranes.
• Maker data sheets from Auto Crane, Venturo Cranes, Stellar Industries, and Palfinger.