Kisters - Model 4WBC -Four Wheel Bridge Crane

The crane is made from structural aluminum and stainless-steel material. It includes a winch mount to accommodate the WS250 or WS400 single drum winch (optional) as well as the USGS type A reel. It is easily assembled and folds down into a compact sized package for transit.

The bridge crane consists of two maneuverable wheels with a manual brake and two fixed wheels fitted to the base, as well as all the necessary supporting chassis components. When in use, the crane is set up in a fully open position with the boom arm extending out over the stream. The 22 kg counter weights (four supplied) are used as a cantilever to provide stability when the crane is deployed.

• Robust construction
• Easy to install and use
• Operates in a narrow space
• Collapsible crane for transport purposes
• Used with weights up to 70 kg
• Light-weight (approximately 45 kg without the winch)
• Provided with four counterweights (each 22 kg)

The 4WBC is typically used to deploy current meters, sediment samplers or an ADCP from a bridge.

• Discharge Measurement
• Sediment Sampling

• Load Capacity: Fully open position up to 70 kg
• Material: 
• Robust construction in aluminum, stainless steel and delrin materials
• Wheels: rubber tyres
• Counter Weights: 4 x 22 kg counter weights included within scope of delivery. Additional weights 4WBC04-01 can be purchased separately.
• Folding: 
• Scissor action
• Wheels: 
• 2 wheels move in a lateral left or right position, parallel to the bridge rail with manual brake
• 2 wheels for support purposes
• Operating Dimensions: 1800 mm long x 750 mm wide x 1800 mm arm depth (6’ long x 2.5’ wide x 6’ arm depth)
• Storage Dimensions: 1800 mm long x 750 mm wide x 200 mm deep (6’ long x 2.5’ wide x 0.7’ deep)