If you're trying to move heavy items around a jobsite or your own driveway, the decision often comes down to how much lifting you can do without renting a forklift. A truck-mounted crane hoist is appealing because it turns your pickup into a mobile lifting point, but you need to know whether an electric winch and adjustable arm lengths actually fit the loads you plan to move. For anyone looking at cranes, hoists, and aerial lifts, this style of unit can fill a specific niche between a floor jack and a full-size shop crane.
Quick verdict
The 1100LB Truck-Mounted Crane Hoist is a solid answer for someone who needs a mobile lifting arm on a pickup truck. Priced at USD 301.69, it gives you an electric winch, a base that rotates a full 360 degrees, and a practical load capacity for truck-based lifting. It's a straightforward fit for loads in the 1,100 lb range.
Who it suits
This is for truck owners who regularly lift engines, tables, wood, and shop equipment, or anyone who wants to position a load without climbing under it. The adjustable arm and height settings make it useful when you are working with objects of different shapes and sizes. It also suits DIYers who already have a mounting spot on a flat truck bed and are comfortable with assembly work.
What stands out
Start with the adjustability: you can set the lifting arm to 3.61, 4.35, or 5.09 feet, tilt it to 0, 20, or 40 degrees, and raise the crane height from 3.45 to 6.89 feet. That range lets you fine-tune the reach for a specific load. The 12V electric winch is rated up to 3,500 lb, which gives the hoist headroom beyond the 1,100 lb crane rating. The included 4.27-foot cable and the included AA battery are small extras worth noting.
Meaningful trade-offs
The main practical limits are the base size and cable length. The mounting base measures 9.45 by 9.45 inches, so you need a flat, solid mounting surface and should check that your truck has enough space to mount it properly. Assembly is required, so set aside time before your first lift. The 4.27-foot cable also limits how far you can move a load once the arm is extended, which can affect how you position loads in tight spots.
1100LB Truck-Mounted Crane Hoist w/ 12V Electric Winch
The strongest reason to choose this jib crane is the combination of three arm lengths and three angle settings, which lets you adapt the lift to different loads without needing a separate extension. The limitation to plan around is the compact 9.45 x 9.45-inch base, since it demands a stable, flat mounting surface on your truck. In orange with a rotating base, it covers the essentials for mobile lifting.
Bottom line
If you need a truck-mounted lifting point and want adjustability, the 1100LB Truck-Mounted Crane Hoist is a sensible buy at USD 301.69. Just plan for assembly, choose a stable mounting location, and keep the cable reach in mind when lining up your lifts.
