The WK 1003 LP foldable engine crane with pump is a professional lifting device for vehicle workshops, mechanical workshops, body shops, maintenance departments and technical areas where heavy components must be lifted, removed, moved or positioned in a controlled way. It is particularly suitable for engines, gearboxes, mechanical assemblies, assembled units, equipment, vehicle parts, industrial components and parts that need to be handled during repair, assembly, disassembly or maintenance work.

The WK 1003 LP is a hydraulic workshop crane with a foldable structure and integrated manual pump. The configuration allows the lifting force to be generated by manually operating the pump, making the crane practical and independent of electrical or pneumatic power supplies. This is useful in workshops that need a simple, robust and ready-to-use solution for frequent operations without installing fixed lifting systems.

The boom can be adjusted in four positions, allowing the crane to be adapted to the load distance and available working space. The load capacity varies according to boom extension and can be 0.25 / 0.5 / 0.75 / 1 t. This value is essential: when the boom is extended to a longer position, the available capacity decreases; when the boom is retracted, the lifting capacity increases. Before every use, the operator must check the boom position, the component weight and the correct permissible load value.

The min/max lifting height is 25 - 1,900 mm, making the crane suitable for many workshop removal and positioning operations. The very low minimum height allows work with low components or close insertion under vehicles, frames, bases or equipment. The maximum height allows the load to be raised to a useful level for transfer, bench mounting, removal from engine compartments or positioning on supports, trolleys or stands.

The crane structure is designed to provide stability during lifting while maintaining practical handling. The overall dimensions are 1,515x980x1,375 mm, while the base dimensions are 860x305x1,085 mm. The crane weighs 65 kg, helping ensure structural stability during use. The foldable base reduces the footprint when the crane is not in use, with folded dimensions of 670x620x1,540 mm. This is particularly useful in workshops with limited space, where equipment must be stored after use without occupying too much working area.

Handling is made easier by four fixed wheels and two nylon swivel castors with parking brake. The wheels allow the crane to be moved within the work area, while the brake helps keep it stable when positioned for lifting or storage. The integrated handle allows easier and faster movement, which is useful when the operator needs to bring the crane close to a vehicle, bench or component to be handled.

The load hook allows the component to be attached using suitable accessories such as chains, slings, load levellers or gripping devices compatible with the weight and shape of the load. The crane is also equipped with a safety hook to provide maximum stability during storage. This is important because the foldable structure, when not in use, must remain stable, tidy and safe inside the workshop or technical storage area.

In practical applications, the WK 1003 LP crane is suitable for removing engines from vehicles, handling gearboxes, lifting mechanical assemblies, positioning components on workbenches, supporting machine maintenance, moving heavy parts and assisting the operator in operations where manual lifting would not be safe or practical. In body shops and vehicle repair, it can be used for engine units, subassemblies, supports, subframes and bulky components; in mechanical workshops it is useful for positioning parts, equipment and assembled units.

For correct use, the actual load weight must always be checked and compared with the permissible capacity for the selected boom position. The stated capacity must never be exceeded. Oblique pulling, unbalanced loads, impacts, dragging and sudden movements with a suspended load must be avoided. The load must be attached in a stable and balanced way, taking the component’s centre of gravity into account. During lifting, the work area must remain clear and no person must stand under the suspended load.

The crane must be used on flat, resistant, clean floors free from obstacles. Before moving or lifting, it is advisable to check the condition of the wheels, the correct boom position, the engagement of locking elements and the operation of the hydraulic pump. When lowering the load, the operator should proceed slowly and in a controlled way, avoiding sudden movements that could cause swinging or loss of stability.

The WK 1003 LP foldable crane with pump is therefore a practical solution for workshops and technical departments that need a mobile, compact and easy-to-store lifting system. The combination of adjustable boom, capacity up to 1 t depending on boom extension, lifting height from 25 to 1,900 mm, foldable base, braked castors and manual pump makes it suitable for professionals looking for versatile equipment for maintenance, vehicle repair, assembly and internal handling.