FAQ’s

BS 7121-1 is the essential standard for those planning and carrying out lifting operations with cranes in the UK. BS 7121-1 gives recommendations for the safe use of cranes permanently or temporarily installed in a work environment.

BS 7121-1 covers the following for lifting operations:

• Safe systems of work selection
• Erection and dismantling
• Maintenance
• Inspection
• Thorough examination
• Operation
• Planning and management.

BS 7121-1 provides guidance on complying with the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment 1998 and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. This standard is also used by Health and Safety Executive and Courts as an indication of good practice.

I need help finding the right trailer crane, what are my options?

You can contact the sales office on 01246 811 475, contact your local area manager or use our handy product selector.

Penny Hydraulics will help you make sure that you have a successful crane/trailer/tow vehicle combination. To be able to specify one of our cranes we need to know the following key details:

The Load

1. What are you lifting and how heavy is it? We can weigh items up to 4.0 tonnes for you, if required.
2. What are its physical dimensions?
3. How far from the base of the crane do you need to lift the load?
4. How often will you need to lift the load? This is the duty cycle.

The Crane

The data above will help us to specify a suitable crane. We then need to see if it can be safely fitted to the trailer/vehicle combination.

1. How do you intend to power the crane? Please note that a vehicle battery will not cope with high use.
2. Where would you like the crane to fit on the trailer? It is likely that a large crane cannot be safely fitted to the front of a trailer.
3. Where will the operating position be?

The Trailer

1. What is the make and model of the trailer?
2. What are the physical dimensions of the trailer and centre of gravity, if possible?
3. How many axles does the trailer have?
4. What is its empty weight and maximum load capacity?
5. What is the nose weight when empty and maximum permissible nose weight?
6. What is the hitch height?
7. Does it have drop down legs to support the front and rear when being loaded?

The Tow Vehicle

1. Will the trailer have a regular tow vehicle and if so, what make and model is it?
2. What is the tow ball height?
3. What is the maximum load that the vehicle/tow ball can take?
4. What is the maximum permissible overall combined mass of the vehicle and trailer?

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Penny Hydraulics trailer cranes typically have a lead time of 4 to 6 weeks from when you place the order.