SpitzLift Portable Cranes

Why Fleets and Tradespeople Choose SpitzLift

Heavy lifting is one of the leading causes of on-the-job injuries in the trades. For plumbers loading cast iron pipe, HVAC techs moving condensing units, or utility crews handling cable reels, the math on manual lifting isn't good: one back injury can cost a fleet more in workers' comp than a crane costs to put on every truck in the shop. SpitzLift was engineered to solve exactly that problem — without adding the weight, cost, or installation complexity of a traditional truck-mounted crane.

The core advantage is the weight-to-capacity ratio. A SpitzLift crane weighs 30–45 lbs. and lifts up to 900 lbs. — that's more than 20 times its own weight. Fully installed on your vehicle, the total added payload is under 100 lbs. For fleets watching GVW ratings or fuel costs on a per-vehicle basis, that matters. A heavy crane takes payload capacity away from tools and materials; a SpitzLift doesn't.

Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Construction

Every SpitzLift crane is machined from aircraft-grade aluminum — the same material class used in aerospace and defense applications. That means high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and long service life even in harsh field conditions. The aluminum construction also makes SpitzLift cranes fully recyclable at end of life, which matters to fleets with environmental accountability requirements.

The modular design allows the crane head, boom, and mounting post to be separated and reassembled in under two minutes. That means one crane can follow the work across multiple vehicles, and a crane that's not in use that day doesn't have to stay in the truck burning payload.

ASME, OSHA, and Load-Test Certified

Every SpitzLift crane ships load-tested from the factory with a safe working load test certificate included in the box. Compliance coverage includes ASME, OSHA, DEFSTAN, CE, and AS standards — which means SpitzLift cranes satisfy bid specs and fleet safety audits across municipal, commercial, and federal accounts. SpitzLift also offers a recertification program (recommended every 24 months) and spec bid documents on request, making it straightforward to write SpitzLift into an upfit specification.

SpitzLift Manufacturing is a recognized Ford Motor Company partner for system integration into Ford vehicles, with vehicle-specific packages engineered for the Ford Transit and Ford F-150. Spec-reviewed cut sheets and installation documents are available for all major platforms.

Made in the USA Since 1999

SpitzLift Manufacturing has led the lightweight portable crane category since 1999. The company designs, engineers, and assembles its cranes in the United States, and every product comes with a 3-year standard warranty. With over 25 years of deliveries and zero product liability claims on record, the track record is unusually clean for a product category where safety is the primary value proposition.

Upfit Supply stocks SpitzLift cranes for van, pickup, and service body applications. If you're configuring a new vehicle or adding crane capability to an existing fleet, the right package depends on your vehicle platform, door opening height, whether you need permanent or removable mounting, and your required lifting capacity. Questions about fitment or application? Contact our team directly.

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