Many people seeing a JMG pick & carry crane for the first time ask the same question:
“Where are the outriggers?”
The answer highlights one of the biggest differences between a traditional crane and a true pick & carry crane.
Most conventional mobile cranes require outriggers before lifting. Setting them up takes additional time, requires more floor space, and limits the machine to lifting from a stationary position.
JMG pick & carry cranes are engineered differently.
Their balanced design allows them to lift and transport loads in a single operation during normal pick & carry work, eliminating the need to stop and deploy outriggers before every lift. That means operators can often complete lifting tasks more efficiently, especially inside manufacturing plants, warehouses, and industrial facilities where available space is limited.
The absence of outriggers also makes navigating confined work areas much easier. Instead of planning around stabilizer deployment, operators can focus on moving safely through aisles, around production equipment, and into locations that would be difficult for larger cranes to access.
This design is particularly valuable for machinery moving, equipment installation, plant maintenance, and manufacturing applications where minimizing downtime is critical. Fewer setup steps can help improve workflow while reducing unnecessary equipment movement.
Of course, every lift should always be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s load charts and operating instructions. Proper planning, operator training, and understanding the lifting application remain essential for safe operation.
The result is a lifting solution that combines impressive capacity, exceptional maneuverability, and efficient operation in environments where traditional cranes may not be the ideal choice.
If you’re looking for a more efficient way to handle heavy lifting inside your facility, we’d be happy to discuss whether a JMG electric pick & carry crane is the right fit for your application.
Jeff Pejsa
Forklift Exchange
216-544-4075
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