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Hook-On Attachments for Cranes

Unlike a bare crane hook, which can only engage single lifting lugs or direct attachment points, hook-on attachments for cranes fundamentally extend a lifting appliance's range of application: suspended from the hook head, they enable safe handling of loads that could not be reliably gripped with a plain hook.

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Unlike a bare crane hook, which can only engage single lifting lugs or direct attachment points, hook-on attachments for cranes fundamentally extend a lifting appliance's range of application:…

Common types include spreader beams for containers and long goods, magnetic lifters for steel products, and clamping or orange-peel grabs for bulk materials and irregularly shaped cargo.

In port operations, on construction sites, and in warehouse logistics, they reduce handling times and improve safety when working with goods that lack intact natural attachment points.

Last updated: 24 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.liebherr.com/en/int/products/crane-technology/lifting-accessories.html

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Unlike a bare crane hook, which can only engage single lifting lugs or direct attachment points, hook-on attachments for cranes fundamentally extend a lifting appliance's range of application: suspended from the hook head, they enable safe handling of loads that could not be reliably gripped with a plain hook. Common types include spreader beams for containers and long goods, magnetic lifters for steel products, and clamping or orange-peel grabs for bulk materials and irregularly shaped cargo. In port operations, on construction sites, and in warehouse logistics, they reduce handling times and improve safety when working with goods that lack intact natural attachment points. Hook-on attachments are subject to mandatory periodic inspection and must be visibly marked with their safe working load (SWL).

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