Overview
When your operation demands serious lifting muscle without the cost of a full overhead crane system, the HSI Model 314 heavy duty industrial jib crane delivers. Rated from 6,000 to 10,000 lbs (3 to 5 tons), this mast-style crane mounts directly to your existing floor slab and ties into an overhead building truss or structural bracket — giving you a stable, high-capacity rotating crane without the expense of a dedicated foundation pour.
Standard 360-degree rotation means the boom covers an entire work cell from a single anchor point. Spans range from 8 to 20 feet with mounting heights from 10 to 20 feet, and custom dimensions are available for facilities with specific layout constraints. Full cantilever and drop boom configurations let you adapt the crane to both standard and low-headroom environments.
Barron Equipment is an authorized HSI Cranes distributor. We carry the complete heavy duty 314 Series line and can help you configure the exact span, height, and capacity your facility requires.
Features and Benefits
The 314 Series heavy duty industrial jib crane is engineered to handle demanding production cycles while keeping installation simple and cost-effective.
No Foundation Required — The mast connects to your existing floor slab at the base and ties into overhead structure at the top. This eliminates the need for engineered concrete foundation work, reducing both cost and downtime during installation.
360° Rotation as Standard — Full rotation allows operators to serve the entire work cell without repositioning the crane or the load, improving throughput and reducing cycle times on heavy-duty applications.
Heavy Duty Cast Iron Fittings with Roller Bearings — Even at loads approaching 5 tons, the boom rotates with minimal operator effort. Zerk fittings make field lubrication quick and straightforward, reducing ongoing maintenance time.
Low Force on Supporting Structure — The mast-and-tie-in design distributes crane loads in a way that minimizes the structural demand placed on your building, an important consideration when handling heavier capacities.
Maximized Trolley Travel — The cantilever boom profile allows the hoist trolley to travel the full usable length of the beam, giving you the widest possible lifting coverage across your work area.
Full and Drop Cantilever Available — Choose a standard full-cantilever boom for maximum reach or a drop boom for environments with limited overhead clearance.
Motorized Rotation Available — For high-cycle operations or loads at the upper end of the capacity range, powered rotation reduces operator fatigue and speeds up material movement.
Built to Code — All HSI cranes are structurally designed in accordance with the AISC Steel Construction Manual and manufactured in accordance with OSHA 1910.179, ANSI B30.11, and CMAA Specification No. 74. Welding meets AWS D1.1 standards.
Capacities and Specifications
The heavy duty 314 Series is available in three capacity tiers, each supporting a range of span and mounting height combinations. The table below outlines the general specification envelope — contact Barron Equipment for exact dimensions, beam sizes, and weights for your specific configuration.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity Range | 6,000 lbs (3 ton), 8,000 lbs (4 ton), 10,000 lbs (5 ton) |
| Standard Spans | 8 ft to 20 ft |
| Standard Mounting Heights | 10 ft to 20 ft |
| Rotation | 360° (standard) |
| Boom Styles | Full cantilever and drop cantilever |
| Mounting | Floor-mounted mast with upper building truss or bracket tie-in |
| Custom Configurations | Available upon request |
Beam sizes scale with capacity and span — for example, a 3 ton crane at an 8 ft span uses a W16x45 beam, while a 3 ton crane at a 20 ft span steps up to a W24x68 beam. Approximate unit weights range from roughly 880 lbs for shorter-span, lower-height models to over 3,400 lbs for the longest span and tallest mounting height configurations. Barron Equipment can provide exact specifications and thrust/pull force data for your configuration.
Options and Accessories
Customize the 314 Series to match your operation’s specific requirements with these factory-supported options:
- Tight Wire Kit (Festooning/Tagline) — Keeps hoist power and control cables organized during boom rotation
- Rotation Stops — Limits the crane’s swing arc to protect adjacent equipment, walls, or personnel areas
- Outdoor Application Package — Weather-resistant coating and hardware for exterior or covered outdoor installations
- Motorized Rotation — Electrically powered boom swing for high-frequency or heavy-load applications
- Hand Geared Rotation — Mechanical gear assist for controlled, precise boom positioning
- Hoist and Trolley Packages — Matched hoist and trolley combinations sized for your specific capacity and span
Not sure which options make sense for your setup? Barron Equipment can walk you through each accessory based on your application, load profile, and duty cycle.
Applications
The 314 Series heavy duty jib crane is built for environments where loads are heavy and duty cycles are demanding. Its ability to deliver 360 degrees of coverage from a single floor-mounted point makes it a practical and cost-effective alternative to full overhead bridge crane systems in many scenarios.
Metal Fabrication and Foundry — Position and move heavy steel plates, castings, and weldments with the capacity headroom these environments demand.
Heavy Manufacturing and Assembly — Serve multiple stations within a work cell, lifting engines, housings, machine components, and subassemblies weighing several tons.
Machine Maintenance and Repair — Lift heavy machine components during equipment changeovers, rebuilds, and scheduled maintenance without tying up an overhead crane.
Warehousing and Distribution — Handle oversized or heavy-unit loads at dedicated dock, staging, or packing stations.
Automotive and Aerospace — Support precision handling of heavy assemblies on the production floor where bridge crane coverage is not available or cost-justified.
The 314 Series is also an effective way to supplement an existing overhead crane system. Rather than routing every lift through the bridge crane, a dedicated jib can handle work cell–specific tasks and free up the overhead system for larger material moves.
Warranty and Standards
Every HSI jib crane is backed by an industry-leading 11-year warranty covering defects in material and workmanship on manual rotation jib cranes. All 314 Series units are designed per AISC standards, manufactured in accordance with OSHA 1910.179 and ANSI B30.11, and built to CMAA Specification No. 74. All steel is a minimum of ASTM A-36, all pipe is ASTM A-53 Grade B, and all welding adheres to AWS D1.1.
Selection Assistance
Choosing the right heavy duty jib crane starts with understanding the demands of your specific application. Before reaching out for a quote, it helps to have these details ready:
Required lift capacity — 3 ton (6,000 lbs), 4 ton (8,000 lbs), or 5 ton (10,000 lbs)
Desired boom span — horizontal reach from the mast centerline
Mounting height — floor-to-boom distance that determines your height under boom (HUB)
Available overhead clearance — dictates whether a full cantilever or drop boom configuration is needed
Rotation requirements — full 360° or a limited arc with rotation stops
Duty cycle — how many lifts per shift and at what percentage of rated capacity
Power availability — for motorized rotation or electric hoist packages
Structural tie-in point — location and type of existing overhead truss or bracket
Not sure where to begin? Contact Barron Equipment and one of our crane specialists will help you work through each of these factors to find the right configuration for your facility. Looking for capacities at or below 2,000 lbs? See our