Workshop Cranes – compact, mobile and powerful lifting solutions

A workshop crane – also known as a mobile workshop crane, engine hoist, hydraulic crane, or aluminium workshop crane – is an essential lifting tool in every workshop.
Whether for lifting engines, handling components, loading pallets, or assembly work, SCHILLING’s mobile workshop cranes provide maximum lifting capacity, maneuverability, and safety, even in confined spaces.

Our portable aluminium and steel workshop cranes are designed for flexible, space-saving use. They can be quickly assembled, easily moved, and are perfect for industrial maintenance, automotive workshops, and production environments where heavy components need to be safely lifted and positioned.

Versatile applications of workshop cranes

Workshop cranes are used wherever heavy loads must be lifted, held, or positioned precisely:

• Automotive workshops: lifting engines or gearboxes
• Industrial assembly: handling and positioning heavy parts
• Maintenance and service work: lifting tasks in confined spaces
• Handcraft and training facilities: ideal as portable workshop cranes

When equipped with an electric hoist or electric wire rope winch, workshop cranes make heavy lifting effortless, precise, and ergonomic.

Key features of SCHILLING workshop cranes

Our mobile workshop cranes combine strength, flexibility, and German engineering quality:

• Mobile under load – can be moved even while carrying a load
• Compact, stable design – ideal for small workshops or tight spaces
• Fully dismantlable – easy to transport and store
• High lifting capacity – up to 2,000 kg (depending on model)
• Swivelling jib – for flexible working range
• Optional electric or hydraulic lifting units
• Made in Germany – durable, safe, and low-maintenance

SCHILLING workshop cranes – precision meets flexibility

Whether you need a standard model or a custom-built lifting solution, SCHILLING offers the right workshop crane for every application.
Our cranes are engineered for daily professional use, ensuring operator safety, precision, and long-term reliability.

Detailed specifications and product variants can be found in our product selection section.
If you have any questions, our experts are happy to advise you personally – by phone, email, or on site.

SCHILLING Kran- und Hebetechnik GmbH – your partner for aluminium cranes and lifting technology.

 

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Workshop Cranes

1. What is a workshop crane?
A workshop crane is a compact lifting device used to raise, hold, or move heavy components. It’s widely used in automotive and industrial workshops.

2. What’s the difference between a workshop crane and an engine hoist?
An engine hoist is a specific type of workshop crane designed primarily for engine lifting. The term “workshop crane” covers a broader range of mobile lifting equipment.

3. Are electric workshop cranes available?
Yes. SCHILLING offers workshop cranes with electric wire rope winches or electric chain hoists for efficient, ergonomic lifting operations.

4. How much can a workshop crane lift?
Depending on the model, SCHILLING workshop cranes can lift between 500 kg and 2,000 kg. Custom solutions with higher capacities are also available.

5. Can a workshop crane be moved while under load?
Yes. Many SCHILLING cranes are mobile under load, making them ideal for precise positioning and assembly work.