Abell-Howe J904L

The Abell-Howe J904L is a foundationless light-duty floor jib crane needing just 6" of concrete. Delivers 360° rotation for ¼–½ ton loads on 6–16 ft spans that are ideal for quick, easy installs.

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1/4 to 1/2 ton capacity range
Boom length up to 16 ft
Full 360° rotation
No special foundation required
Made in the USA
10-Year Warranty
Enclosed cam rollers
Fast installation
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Features & Benefits

J904L Features

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Light-Duty Capacity

ifts 500–1,000 lbs on boom lengths of 6–16 ft, with height under boom from 8–14 ft.

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Foundationless Install

Requires only 6″ of concrete depth, integrating seamlessly into light-duty spaces for rapid deployment.

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Full 360° Rotation

Rotates on a tapered roller bearing providing full-capacity vertical and radial thrust loading.

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Enclosed Cam Rollers

The lower head revolves on a pair of fully enclosed cam rollers to avoid pinch points.

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Reinforced Base Plate

A base plate reinforced with heavy steel gussets provides continuous alignment and rigidity.

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Adjustable Leveling

The top head assembly can be shimmed to level the boom during installation.

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Durable Mast

Fabricated from heavy-wall structural steel pipe with wall thickness sized to minimize deflection.

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High-Strength Boom

A wide-flange beam section provides high load-bearing capacity and resists bending stresses.

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Greased Head Section

A heavy-duty pipe head section with a greased top bearing supports smooth rotation.

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Safe Trolley Travel

End-stops at both ends of the boom keep the trolley and hoist safely contained.

Manuals & Brochures

Abell-Howe J904L Documentation