Penny Hydraulics Foldaway 1000

While an electric winch lifts loads, the Foldaway 1000 has a hydraulic mechanism to turn the crane. “This promotes safety by eliminating the need for operators to use physical effort and providing greater control over the boom and load,” the company says.

The extended boom is 1.5m long, and 1.2m long when retracted. A remote control is standard. The sub-frame is a new design that is more compact than the previous model. The hydraulic motor and oil tank are housed inside the pillar for additional protection and to minimise the crane’s footprint. The boom folds away when not in use. The deadweight of the crane is 175kg.