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Fold-Away Bumper Crane
Fold-Away Bumper Crane

As its name implies, the Fold-Away Bumper Crane is a hoist for lifting 'cargo' into/out of a vehicle bed then stores away into the rear bumper until needed again. Designed for pickup trucks (mini-/mid-/full-size), walk-in/box vans, and flatbed trucks, this hydraulically powered device allows a person to alone load/unload cargo weighing up to 3,000 pounds (depending on the model). It runs off the vehicle's 12-volt battery and is operated by a wired or remote hand-held controller. The bumper in which the crane is stored replaces the vehicle's existing bumper; thus, one has full use of the vehicle's bed and tailgate. It comes with a built-in outrigger leg for stabilization. Erects in less than a minute, allows for 360º continuous manual rotation, has 4-foot fixed boom length, and is available with a lifting height of 77 or 85 inches.

Estimated Cost Cost range: $3,500-$4,000, depending on model

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Upper extremity, Strength/endurance, Back


SourceSchlagel Manufacturing, Inc
4154 Buttermilk Road
Torrington, WY, 82240
Websitewww.schlagel.net
Emailinfo@schlagel.net
Phone888-889-1504
307-532-4451
Fax307-532-8994

SourceSto-Away Power Cranes, Incorporated
9306 Grand Boulevard
Crown Point, IN, 46307
Websitewww.stoaway.com
Emailstoaway@comcast.net
Phone800-622-9797
219-942-9797
Fax219-947-2503

SourceWestern Mule Cranes (D&S Sales)
1510 Merced Street
Fresno, CA, 93706
Websitewww.westernmule.com
Emailcranes@westernmule.com
Phone800-288-6853
559-266-6977
Fax559-266-7437
Last updated: Mar 18, 2021


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