VEVOR HXCZDJ-01 Electric Truck Bed Crane: features and who it suits

The VEVOR HXCZDJ-01 is a folding crane that mounts in a pickup truck bed and lifts heavy items in and out with an electric winch. VEVOR rates it at 1,100 lb. It is meant for people who move generators, engines, compressors or lumber and would rather not lift them by hand.

How it is built

The crane is made of galvanized alloy steel, which VEVOR describes as strong and long lasting. The galvanized coating guards against rust, which matters for equipment that lives in the bed of a truck. The item measures about 66.1 x 10.3 x 51.2 inches (roughly 168 x 26 x 130 cm) in its package, and weighs 79.4 lb (about 36 kg). It folds for transport and storage.

The winch

A 3,500 lb electric winch is included, according to the listing. The winch is the part that does the lifting: it reels in a cable that runs up the boom and over the end, so the load rises when the winch pulls. An electric winch gives smooth, controlled lifting that a manual hoist can't match, though it needs a power source, normally a vehicle battery. Check the manual on wiring and the controller.

Note that the winch capacity (3,500 lb) and the crane's capacity (1,100 lb) are different numbers. The lowest figure in the system, here the crane's, is the one to respect.

360° swivel

The support frame turns through a full 360 degrees. This helps when you lift something at the side of the truck and then need to bring it over the bed. VEVOR says one person can position a load alone.

Adjusting the boom

The boom can be changed in three ways:

• Height: three settings from 43.3 to 82.7 inches.
• Length: from 46.46 to 66.14 inches.
• Angle: adjustable, as the listing describes.

A longer, lower boom generally reaches farther, but a crane's safe capacity typically falls as reach increases, so look in the manual to see how the rated capacity applies at each setting.

Uses

VEVOR lists construction sites, workshops, factories and home use, with engines, lumber and workshop equipment as examples. Keep loads centred, lift slowly, and keep people out from under a suspended load.

Who it suits

It suits tradespeople, farmers and home mechanics with a pickup who regularly load and unload heavy gear alone.

What to check before you buy

• Truck fit: check the bed size, mounting points and any hitch or bed-rail fittings the crane needs.
• Rated load: compare your heaviest item with the 1,100 lb capacity.
• Power: confirm how the winch is connected and whether your battery can supply it.
• Weight: at 79.4 lb, check how you'll lift and install it.
• Bed protection: think about the load on the truck bed and suspension.
• Rules: follow the manual and any workplace lifting regulations.

The short version

• A folding pickup bed crane with a 1,100 lb capacity from VEVOR, model HXCZDJ-01.
• Includes a 3,500 lb electric winch.
• Galvanized alloy steel with a 360° swivel.
• Boom height from 43.3 to 82.7 inches; length from 46.46 to 66.14 inches.
• Weighs 79.4 lb.

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