The Vestil VESAHA-2-8-8 is a lightweight aluminum gantry crane designed for portable material handling up to 2,000 lb. Its all-aluminum construction provides corrosion resistance, making it suitable for outdoor or damp environments where durability and weight savings matter. The design features an adjustable-height I-beam that can be positioned without relying on a hoist or forklift, enabling quick setup and teardown by a single person. Four-position locking swivel casters give controllable maneuverability, and the option for Total Locking Casters adds more control by locking both the rigging and wheel rotation as needed.
Constructed with heavy-duty welded aluminum and four-way caster positioning, the unit supports safe positioning during operation and transport. The I-beam dimensions and overall footprint are specified to help plan fitment in constrained workspaces, with an adjustable height range that supports varying lift requirements. The gantry includes four glass-filled nylon casters with 4x4-1/2 inch top plates for stable contact with shop floors, and the package is designed for portable use in which one person can transport the setup in a compact package.
Users should consider how the adjustable height interacts with overhead lifting devices or fork truck access when planning material handling tasks. The unit’s configuration is compatible with CMAA and ANSI specifications for gantry systems, and its 8-foot overall I-beam length and 68–98 inch under-beam range specify the available lift envelope. Understanding these dimensions helps ensure proper clearance, safe travel paths, and appropriate space planning for installation, operation, and maintenance.
Features:
- Heavy-duty welded aluminum construction for long lasting use
- Includes four swivel glass-filled nylon casters with four-way position locks
- Easy adjustable height compatible with fork truck or overhead lifting device
- 2,000 lb uniform capacity with CMAA/ANSI-aligned design
- 8 ft overall I-beam length; 6 in I-beam height; 3-5/16 in flange width
- Under I-beam range: 68 to 98 inches
- Usable trolley travel distance: 72-1/4 inches
- Color:
- Silver
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Uniform Capacity (lb.):
- 2,000
- Overall I-Beam Length (ft.):
- 8
- Overall I-Beam Height (in.):
- 6
- I-Beam Flange Width (in.):
- 3-5/16
- Under I-Beam Range (in.):
- 68 to 98
- Base Width (in.):
- 53-3/4
- Caster Quantity/Diameter/Width (in.):
- (4) 8 x 2
- Caster Type:
- Swivel (4) Position Locking Casters
- Caster Material:
- Glass-Filled Nylon
- Caster Top Plate (in.):
- 4 x 4 1/2
- Usable Trolley Travel Distance (in.):
- 72-1/4
- Increment Height Adjustment (in.):
- 6
- Package Size:
- Each
