OTC 2002 2,000 lb. Capacity Folding Engine Hoist / Shop Crane

$ 434.78

Score By Feature

Based on 15 ratings

Value for money

8.03

Giftable

7.85

Satisfaction

8.17

Packaging

8.26

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Product Description

The 2,000 lb. capacity of OTC is ideal for a variety of applications. A 2,000-pound capacity shop crane is included. with the boom fully retracted and a 500-pound capacity When the boom is fully extended, it can reach its maximum capacity.

With the boom fully extended, the maximum reach is 36 inches, and when the boom is fully retracted, the maximum reach is 24 inches.

Large 3-1/2-inch front wheels and 5-7/8-inch casters make it easy to move around and fine-tune the crane's position while in use.

This crane is made of high-quality materials and is precision engineered to be a long-lasting and productive piece of equipment in any garage or shop.

When not in use, the crane folds up into a compact, upright package for storage, saving valuable shop floor space.

Questions & Answers

Is everything ready to go?

It is not pre-assembled and will need to be put together completely. The floor crane, on the other hand, is fantastic.

Is it made in a specific location?

Where else would you go? china. Still thicker steel and heavier metal than most, weighing in at 240 pounds. The only nicer one I found was the best still yellow heavy duty, weighing in at 320 pounds and very strong.

Is there a difference in width between the front and back wheels?

The front wheels have a 32-inch overall width. 1/2" wide on the inside, approximately 1/2" wide on the outside. 26- 1/2".

What are the dimensions of the 2,000 pound OTC (2002)? When folded, what is the crane?

Folded space on the floor 16" x 17- 1/2".

Selected User Reviews For OTC 2002 2,000 lb. Capacity Folding Engine Hoist / Shop Crane

If you can get one ton on sale, it's a great deal

4/5

First and foremost, I will not be lifting engines with this crane. I got it to lift heavy objects like a couple hundred pound small milling machine, but I'm not sure how well it would work on a truck engine clearance wise, but it should be fine on a car or a small soccer Mom SUV. br>br>I got this because of the folded size; I had it down to this, a Black Widow from Discount Ramps, and a Northern Tool. This was roughly twice the price of a local company that imports freight through a harbor, but it was much more compact when stored. At the time, the Northern version was less expensive, but it was also less compact. The OTC won out over the Discount Ramps, which were two and a half times the price at the time. br>br>It can lift a lot of weight. The lowering action is nice and smooth. Controlling it is simple. It would be nice if the front casters could swivel. You should think about how you'll move a load ahead of time. When folded, it has a relatively high center of gravity. When folding it, you must be cautious. I've found that folding it and tipping it back a little and resting the main shaft on my shoulder makes it feel safe to move around. br>br>However, I do wish it had some additional support around the end of the arm where the smaller tube is inserted. I also wish it had a feature that evenly distributed the force across the entire arm. If you tried to lift a ton with this, I think it would buckle where the ram meets the arm. The one-star deduction is due to the inconstancy and other issues. br>br>I hope this information is useful to someone.

Khalil Frank

| Nov 29, 2021

Fine crane, damned fine crane, damned fine crane, damned fine crane, The instructions were clear and complete, and the assembly was simple and straightforward

5/5

The fit and finish were exactly what I had hoped for. The operation goes off without a hitch. This shop crane came in handy when I was putting together a BendPak HDS-100. The lift is 14X and has four posts. It was perfectly capable of completing the task.

Lee Newton

| Feb 24, 2021

The lift is very nice

5/5

I replaced my old, crappy engine hoist with this fantastic lift, and I'm so glad I did. Traditional hoists with slide out legs and drop pin lift arms take up a lot of space and are a lot more difficult to set up for use than this lift. Simply remove the pins, lower the legs, and replace the pins to get ready to play. The lift also came fully assembled, which was a nice bonus! I could not believe my eyes. It's a fantastic elevator!.

Boden Parrish

| Sep 25, 2021

Small cars will benefit from it

3/5

unit that is well-made- Truck engines, however, are too small- The arm isn't long enough to reach the engine bay.

Jacqueline Rubio

| Mar 18, 2021

So far, it appears that everything is going well

5/5

So far, it looks good. I'm going to remove a 283 engine and replace it with a 350. I'll post an update once I'm finished. Update 2016 I removed my 283 engine and installed a ls3 engine with a 4l80e on my 1964 impala crane works great I still think its a good crane good on cars don't know about trucks other guy claims the arm wasn't long enough but for cars its great pump works great release the pressure it goes down spin the handle it stops.

Abigail Haynes

| Aug 19, 2021

Quality control is a disaster

3/5

When the crane arrived, it was completely useless. It was impossible to put together due to the poor quality of the construction. Because the bolt holes didn't line up, the tension stays that should have bolted to the mast and base couldn't be installed. They were almost 3/4 inch off on one side (which was larger than the diameter of the hole). On the other hand, they were about a half-diameter off. Furthermore, the crane's fasteners did not match the parts list in the instructions. 12 mm bolts had been used in place of 14 mm bolts in several places. The mating holes measured a little more than 14 mm in diameter. When the bolts are loaded in shear, as they are here, the undersize bolts greatly increase the bearing stress on the mating parts, in addition to being weaker. br>br>This is the second (and final) time I've been sent an OTC product that I can't use. The first was a puller with a pressure screw that was not the same thread size as the flange it was supposed to mate with. It appeared that it took a major corporate decision (and several weeks) for OTC to admit to this obvious quality issue and send me the correct flange. For me, there will be no more OTC products of any kind.

Kairi Maloney

| Jul 02, 2021

In comparison, this is a minor detail

5/5

It's perfect in terms of size and portability. I bought it so that I could store it for the 365 days of the year when I wasn't using it. The larger ones require you to jack up your car in order to slide underneath it.