Cranes
Ireland’s leading manufacturer of overhead cranes
Walter Watson have supplied cranes to all the engineering and manufacturing sectors throughout Ireland and the UK including aeronautical, automotive, pharmaceutical, energy, ship building, concrete, steel, and machinery manufacturing.
In partnership with ABUS cranes GmbH, we provide material handling solutions to the leading names in engineering & manufacturing throughout Ireland and the UK. We have recently moved into our new state of the art stand-alone manufacturing facility with dedicated spares, admin, and increased fabrication capacity.
Our reputation for a quality product, flexible approach, and the reassurance of highly trained installation and service engineers has led to countless satisfied customers.
We are accredited with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 50001:2018, and are also a Full Member of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) and all products are CE marked.
From small workshops requiring a small jib crane or hoist to large projects requiring multiple cranes we have the confidence and experience to deliver your exact requirements in a timely and safe manner.
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Our range of Crane products
Products
Walter Watson provides a complete range of lifting solutions ranging from overhead cranes from 1t – 100t capacity at spans up to 35m. We also supply a wide range of jib cranes, chain and wire rope hoists, HB Light crane systems and portable gantry cranes. We can also manufacture bespoke cranes such as Goliath and semi-goliath on request. Working alongside our structural steel department, we can provide runways and freestanding support structures if required.
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Single Girder Overhead Cranes
- Capacities up to 16t
- Spans up to 36m
- Highly adaptable to building dimenisons
- 2 speed all motions as standard
- Many duty and speed options available
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Double Girder Overhead Cranes
- Capacities up to 100t
- Spans up to 36m
- Highly adaptable to building dimenisons
- 2 speed all motions as standard
- Large range of options avaiable
- Optional maintenance walkways
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Underslung Cranes
- Crane track mounted on ceiling
- The ideal solution for bulidings with difficult or tight conditions
- Short side approach dimensions allowing optimum utilisation
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Wall Jib Cranes
- Smooth running jib for easy manual operation
- Optimal highest hook position
- Optimal electric trolly travel
- Nominal slewing range up to 180 degrees
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Pillar Jib Cranes
- Smooth running jib for easy manual operation
- Optimal highest hook position
- Optimal electric trolly travel
- Nominal slewing range up to 360 degrees
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Lightweight Cranes
- Load capacity up to 2t
- Curves as possible on the track
- Wide Suspension spacing
- Optional electric hoist travel
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Wire Rope Hoists
- Load capacity up to 12.5t
- Compact design
- Two direct-driven trolleys without open gears
- Trolley can be adapted to different flange widths
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Chain Hoists
- With ABUCommander push button pendant as standard
- Can be connected to 230v power socket (single phase)
- Infinitely variable lifting speed
- Hook path: 3/6/10/20m
- Weight: Approx 10kg/12kg
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Service
Walter Watson provides a complete service solution for your peace of mind. We are full members of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association). Our engineers are fully trained by ABUS and to diploma standard by LEEA. This allows us to take care of all your service and breakdown requirements and we are also able to carry out LOLER inspections on your cranes and lifting accessories. Our service vans are fully kitted “mobile workshops”. Each van features a portable electric access platform ensuring our engineers’, safe access to cranes quickly. We carry a comprehensive spares stock in Castlewellan, ready for same-day dispatch.
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Accessories
We can provide a complete package of accessories for existing cranes including radio remote controls, travel limits, photoelectric anti-collision, tandem crane control, load displays etc. We can also provide any under hook equipment required i.e., magnet lifters, vacuum lifters, and stock a complete range of chain sling components and polyester slings.
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Cranes
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Project Portfolio
A showcase of our Cranes projects
Get in touch
Contact this division
Harry Palmer
General Manager - Crane Division
Crane Division
63 Aughlisnafin Road,
Castlewellan,
County Down,
Northern Ireland
BT31 9JR
Phone Number
+44 (0) 28 4377 8711Crane Service Emergencies
Phone Number
+44 (0) 7814 780630