Overhead Crane News
10 Tonne Twin Beam Crane Fitted | Pontefract
Client Name Production Park Date 18th June 2026 Client Location Pontefract Duration 3 days removal Workers Engineers Rob Sowerby, Robert Moore Job Music industry Product / Title 1 x Twin beam crane fitted with a Clayton crab unit Safe working load 10,000 kg Span 13.5...
10 Ton Twin Beam Cranes | Kone Hoist Units | London
Client Name L3 Harris Date 22nd May 2026 Client Location Porchester Duration 5 days removal Workers Engineers Alan Hobson, Callum Hague, Robert Moore Job Boat specialists Product / Title 2 x Twin beam cranes fitted with a 4 x Kone hoist unit Safe working load 10,000...
3 Ton Single Beam Crane Installed | Manchester
Client Name M+P Engineering Date 16th April 2026 Client Location Manchester Duration 4 days installation Workers Engineers John Moore, Robert Moore, Matthew Price Job Fabrication Product / Title 1 x Single beam crane fitted with a Misia hoist unit Safe working load...
2 Ton Single Beam Workshop Crane | Glasgow
Client Name Simpac Date 07-04-2026 Client Location Glasgow, Scotland Duration 4 days removal and reinstall Workers Engineers Alan Hobson and Kevin Donnelly Job Paper packaging Product / Title 1 x Single beam KBK system fitted with electrical chain hoist Safe working...
3.2 Tonne Single Beam Crane & Hoist Unit
Client Name Bradford Watts Date 25-03-2026 Client Location Dunstable Duration 2 days removal Workers Engineers Alan Hobson, Callum Hague, Robert Moore Job Storage Product / Title 1 x Single beam crane fitted with a Street hoist unit Safe working load 3,200 kg Span...
1 Ton Twin Beam Overhead Crane Installed
Client Name Stainless Restoration Date 23-02-2026 Client Location Manchester Duration 2 days installation Workers Engineers Alan Hobson, Kenny Goude Job Paint shop Product / Title 1 x twin beam crane fitted with a Morris crab unit Safe working load 20,000 kg Span 16...
3 to 5 Ton Cranes Installed Plus Gantry Steelwork
Client Name Romtech Date December 2025 Client Location Whitburn Duration 8 days decommission Workers Engineers Alan Hobson, John Moore and Matthew Price Job Steel reinforcement seller Product / Title 2 x single beam cranes, 2 x Twin beam cranes and gantry steelwork...
3.2 Ton Single Beam Crane Fitted in Workshop
CASE STUDY TEMPLATE Client Name Bezwell fixings Date 24-11-2025 Client Location Sheffield Duration 2 days installation Workers Engineers Alan Hobson, Callum Hague, Robert Moore Job Laser cutting Product / Title 1 x Single beam crane fitted with a Street hoist unit...
10 Tonne Overhead Crane & Steelworks Howdens UK
Client NameHowdens UK Date30th May 2025Client LocationChesterfield Product1 x Tonne Overhead Crane WLL10,000 kg Safe working load10,000 kg Span24 meters ManufacturerCobal Cranes Ltd Crane TypeDouble beam Height of lift4.5 metres Hoist typeAbus Wire rope Crab unit...
5t Single Beam Crane with SWF Hoist Unit
5T single beam crane Client Name Abram PulmansDate March 2025Client Location HalifaxProduct / Title 5,000 kg - 5T single beam crane with SWF hoist unit, 5t single. beam craneSafe working load: 5,000 kgSpan: 9 metersManufacturer: Cobal Cranes LtdCrane Type: Single...
5 Tonne Twin Beam Crane with Morris Crab Unit
Client NameBespoke Fabrications Date14-11-2024Client LocationDerby Duration2 days installation WorkersEngineers Robert Sowerby, John Moore JobFabricationProduct / Title1 x 5 Tonne Twin Beam Crane fitted with a Morris crab unit Safe working load5,000 kgSpan15...
Twin Beam 5 Tonne Crane fitted with a Misia Crab Unit
Client NameBPI Date17-12-2024Client LocationDumfries Duration2 days installation WorkersEngineers Alan Hobson, John Moore JobPlastic recycling centreProduct / Title1 x Twin beam crane fitted with a Misia crab unit Safe working load5,000 kgSpan10.9...
Twin Beam Cranes Available fitted with Morris & Kone Crab Units
Client NameCobal Cranes Ltd Date06-11-2024 Client LocationSheffield Client BriefThese cranes were installed in an ex American Military airbase in Scotland, which we have recently removed and transported back to Sheffield Product / Title2 x Twin beam crane fitted with...
30T Overhead Crane with 10mtr span and Gantry Steelwork
Client NameThaleron Date06-11-2024Client LocationMaidenhead Duration1 Week installation WorkersEngineers Rob Sowerby, John Moore JobMovement of concrete blocksProduct / Title1 x Twin beam fitted with a Misia crab unit30T Overhead Crane Safe working load30,000 kgSpan10...
7 Cranes Supplied Twin Beam Cranes and 5 x single beam
7 cranes supplied to Cahill Engineering Supplied twin beam cranes x 2 and 5 x single beam at 19mtr spans. All 5T safe workingloads all inverter controls fitted with radio controls Twin beam cranes
20T Twin Beam Crane Installed in Load Hogg Sheffield
20T Twin Beam Crane Installed in Load Hogg Sheffield
Install of Crane and Steelwork Gantry, Dinnington
Recently Install of Crane and Steelwork with gantry for a company which is moving premises, Riverside Precision Materials. We supplied 37mtrs of steelwork (tracks and columns) to support the 21mtr 7T twin beam crane fitted with a Demag crab unit into their new...
10 Meter 5T Crane Fitted – Misia Hoist Unit – 12 Mtr Gantry
10 meter 5T crane fitted with a Misia hoist unit onto a 12 meter gantry installed in the Northampton area
5 New Street Cranes on 3 Separate Gantries – Steel Warehouse in Scunthorpe
Just installed 5 new Street cranes on 3 separate gantries. 1 x 10T in the high bay above 2 x 10T cranes in a lower bay, then a further 2 x 20T cranes in the adjacent bay in a steel warehouse in Scunthorpe. We also carried out extensive repairs to their existing tracks...
2T Travelling Jib Crane with Supporting Columns
This 2T travelling jib crane was recently installed along with its supporting columns in a steel mill at Bromford Iron in West Bromwich.
3 Ton Single Beam Crane 15mtr Fitted With A Donati Hoist
3.2T 15mtr single beam crane fitted with a Donati hoist recently installed in MSI Forks in Doncaster Looking for a 3 Ton Single Beam Crane? Call us to find out more...
Demag Hoist Unit Plus 30mtr Gantry System
This 5t 14.5mtr span single beam crane fitted with a Demag hoist unit and 30mtr gantry system was recently installed in Mollart Cox in Chesterfield Demag hoist units are widely used in industrial applications for a variety of reasons, generally related to their...
5T Single Beam Cranes
This company Rhames moved from Chesterfield to Nottingham and we supplied 2 x 5T single beam cranes fitted with Demag running equipment, they were 15mtr span with 6mtrs available height of lift. All motions were 2 speed, these cranes were installed onto a 24mtr steel...
Cobal Cranes in the Sheffield area is a strong choice for lifting needs due to their extensive experience, comprehensive range of services and equipment, and focus on cost-effective, reliable solutions for overhead cranes and associated lifting gear.
Key Reasons to Choose Cobal Cranes
1. Longevity and Expertise
Cobal Cranes has a long-standing history, being incorporated in 1976. This gives them over 40 years of experience in supplying, installing, servicing, and maintaining all types of overhead cranes. This longevity signifies a deep level of expertise and reliability within the industry.
2. Comprehensive Service Portfolio
They offer an end-to-end solution for lifting equipment, which includes:
- Supply and Installation: Providing new, reconditioned, and modified overhead cranes, gantries, and jib cranes, ranging in capacity from 125 Kgs up to 100 Tons. All new cranes are manufactured to CE standards.
- Maintenance and Servicing: Offering regular maintenance contracts and 24-hour nationwide breakdown call-out service for both electrical and mechanical problems.
- Inspection and Testing: Performing proof load testing and certification (including LOLER inspections), and offering specialised surveys for preventative maintenance.
- Modifications and Conversions: Uprating specifications for existing cranes, converting cab-controlled systems to pendant/radio control, and modernising older equipment.
3. Cost-Effective and Flexible Solutions
Cobal Cranes has built its reputation on providing cost-effective yet reliable solutions. A significant part of this is their large stock of used and reconditioned equipment, including cranes, gantries, hoists, and components. This allows customers to achieve substantial cost savings compared to purchasing all new equipment, while still benefiting from fully serviced and maintained products.
4. Specialised Component Stockist
They are noted as one of the main UK stockists and distributors of Lenze Brakes and Clutches, which are critical safety components in crane and hoisting applications. This means they offer:
- Expert Advice on the correct brake specification.
- Immediate Availability and a commitment to next-day delivery, which is vital for minimising industrial downtime.
- Competitive Pricing on these essential parts.
5. Wide Range of Associated Lifting Gear
Beyond the cranes themselves, they also supply a full array of “loose tackle,” ensuring they can meet virtually all your lifting needs from one provider. This includes:
- Web and round slings (up to 50 tonnes).
- Plate clamps, lifting eyes, and shackles.
- Electric and hand chain hoists.