The BG Lift M400 is becoming a contractor’s dream for crane lifts in locations where large cranes cannot go. This mini crane moves on tank tracks, allowing it to drive into all kinds of interesting places. In addition, the M400 has the latest knuckle crane technology to do some of those really tricky lifts.

BG Lift M400 mini crane lifting a swim spa onto a patio. — Working where other cranes cannot go! Lifting a swim spa over uneven terrain and onto a raised patio area.

While mini cranes do not have the lifting capacity of larger cranes, they do not need to! The point of mini cranes is to get in closer so that you do not need a larger crane to do the exact same job.

The BG Lift M400 can lift 900 pounds at 40 feet and 2500 pounds at 20 feet. While these may seem like small distances, there are a number of applications where this is perfect. Glass installers love these cranes because they help lift large, heavy panes and windows into place so that they do not have to.

It is all about maneuverability!

Craning large glass window onto roof top balcony. — Craning large glass window onto rooftop balcony.

The above customer was concerned that the weight of a large crane would damage his brand-new custom driveway. Mini cranes like the BG Lift M400 are much smaller and lighter than traditional full-size cranes, giving them deployment options that would never normally be considered in the crane world.

BG Lift mini crane lifting large windows into place for an installer in Toronto.

Mini crane lift items up onto a balcony from an underground parking ramp. — A mini crane lifts items onto a balcony from an underground parking ramp.

BG Lift M400 lifting an HVAC unit onto a roof in downtown Toronto from a tight laneway.

As you can tell, the BG Lift M400 mini crane is not about power. It is about maneuverability! What good is the most powerful crane out there if you still cannot reach where you want to go? This crane gives a great mix of size, weight and power to do several tricky lifts that normally would not be considered possible.

Want to learn more?

Call our crane department at 416-900-0969 to talk to one of our crane specialists.

You can also complete our web form to get a quote on renting it: Crane quote.