Vestil Counter Balanced Floor Crane (CBFC)

Counterbalanced Floor Cranes and Portable Shop Lifting Cranes

Counterbalanced Floor Cranes provide a versatile lifting solution for handling heavy materials in areas where traditional floor cranes, engine hoists, or forklifts may be limited. The counterweight design eliminates front support legs, allowing the crane to reach around machinery, workstations, pallets, and other obstacles with greater accessibility. Ideal for manufacturing facilities, maintenance departments, assembly operations, and warehouses, these mobile lifting cranes simplify load positioning while improving workplace efficiency.

Key Features & Benefits

Built with a telescoping boom and adjustable reach, these industrial floor cranes adapt to a wide range of lifting applications. Available with manual hydraulic, DC-powered, or air-powered boom operation, the product family accommodates different workflow requirements and operator preferences. The counterbalanced design improves maneuverability in confined spaces, while heavy-duty casters provide smooth movement across facility floors. Durable welded steel construction and a protective painted finish ensure long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments.

Applications

These portable shop cranes are ideal for lifting dies, molds, machine components, motors, tooling, and other heavy loads. Their unobstructed front access makes them particularly valuable for machine feeding, maintenance operations, production support, and loading applications where standard crane legs would interfere with the work area. Capacities and lifting ranges are available to support both light-duty and heavy-duty material handling tasks.

Product Configurations

Models are offered in multiple lifting capacities with manual, pneumatic, or electric lifting systems to match specific operational needs. For facilities seeking enhanced mobility, select units can be equipped with a power traction drive system that allows a single operator to transport loads safely and efficiently. Adjustable boom positions, extended reach capabilities, and ergonomic controls make these counterbalanced cranes a practical alternative to larger material handling equipment while maximizing productivity and reducing operator strain.

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the clearance from the floor to the covering over the front casters?
A: That dimension is 1".

Q: How many pumps does it take to extend the boom?
A: It is approximately 30 pumps to extend the boom.

Q: How does the onboard charging system work on the CBFC-1000-DC?
A: Customer uses their own extension cord to charge. One end plugs into the power unit and the other end plugs into the wall.

Q: What is the safety factor for this crane?
A: The safety factor for the CBFC-2000 is 3:1.

Q: Is the CBFC-1000-DC CSA compliant?
A: Yes, the CBFC-1000-DC is CSA compliant.

Q: How long does it take for the battery to recharge for CBFC-500-DC, CBFC-1000-DC and CBFC-2000-DC?
A: We recommend charging the battery when it displays approximately 50% on the battery gauge. At this level, it will take approximately 10 hours to fully charge the battery.

Q: How long can the battery be run before the next charge on CBFC-500-DC and CBFC-1000-DC?
A: If fully charged, the battery will run for approximately 28 minutes of total run time or approximately 160 complete raise/lower cycles. The battery gauge should display approximately 50% charge after running this many cycles.

Q: How long can the battery be run before the next charge on CBFC-2000-DC?
A: If fully charged, the battery will run for approximately 28 minutes of total run time or approximately 90 complete raise/lower cycles. The battery gauge should display approximately 50% charge after running this many cycles.

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