How much weight can a Vestil WTJ truck jib crane lift?
Capacity across the WTJ series runs 1,000 – 5,000 lb depending on the model, with ten models available. Rating varies by model and by how far the boom is extended, so size the specific model to your heaviest load rather than to the top of the range. Vestil's model descriptions list WTJ-2 units as 500 extended and WTJ-4 units as 1K extended.
What is the difference between the WTJ-2 and the WTJ-4?
The rating. Vestil describes WTJ-2 models as "500 extended" and WTJ-4 models as "1K extended," making the WTJ-4 the higher-rated of the two base units. Both use the same suffix options for finish and winch type, and the WTJ-4 costs more in every matching pair — $655.52 versus $601.96 for the standard versions.
What do the -G, -SS and -DC suffixes mean?
They identify the finish and the winch type. -G is galvanized, -SS is stainless steel, and -DC is a DC-powered winch. Suffixes combine, so WTJ-4-G-DC is a galvanized unit with a DC winch. Standard units start at $601.96, galvanized at $899.04, DC-winch models at $1,215.51, and stainless at $3,095.70.
What do these cranes cost?
Prices run from $601.96 to $3,377.37 across the ten models. The standard WTJ-2 is the lowest at $601.96 and the stainless WTJ-2-SS the highest at $3,377.37. Price tracks finish and winch type more than capacity — the stainless 500 unit at $3,377.37 costs more than the galvanized DC 1K unit at $1,444.61.
Where are they made and what warranty applies?
They are made in the USA by Vestil Manufacturing and carry a 1-Year Limited warranty. That is the full extent of the warranty detail in our product data. Coverage terms, claim handling, and what counts as normal wear are set by Vestil, so review their warranty statement directly if coverage is a deciding factor in your purchase.
Is a winch operated truck jib crane the right choice for my application?
It suits lifting and placing loads at a truck or similar bed where a fixed shop crane is not practical, provided your heaviest load falls within the rating of the model you choose. Our product data does not list boom length, reach, weight, or mounting requirements, so confirm those against the model's own documentation before ordering.
