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JIMMY JIB
CRANES
We provide jimmy jib kit and crew to broadcasters, facilities companies, studios, agencies and production companies for live TV, outside broadcast, corporate productions,
music, features documentaries.




The Stanton Jimmy Jib Triangle is the 'go-to' broadcast camera crane system in the UK. It's a powerful, versatile, lightweight design means it is quick to build and easy to move.
Available from 6 to 40ft, it can handle any camera package up to 27kg (60lbs).
The jib can be built on a 3/4 wheel dolly or moy track.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT DRY HIRE THIS EQUIPMENT
SPECIFICATIONS
18ft
Reach: 18ft (5.4m)
Height: 25ft (7.6m)
Tail length: 6ft (1.8m)
Max camera weight: 27.2kg
24ft
Reach: 24ft (7.3m)
Height: 30ft (9.1m)
Tail length: 6ft (1.8m)
Max camera weight: 27.2kg
30ft
Reach: 30ft (9.1m)
Height: 33ft (10.6m)
Tail length: 9ft (2.7m)
Max camera weight: 22.7kg
40ft
Reach: 40ft (12.1m)
Height: 43ft (13.1m)
Tail length: 9ft (2.7m)
Max camera weight: 11.3kg
6ft
Reach: 6ft (1.8m)
Height: 13ft (3.9m)
Tail length: 3ft (0.9m)
Max camera weight: 27.2kg
9ft
Reach: 9ft (2.7m)
Height: 16ft (4.8m)
Tail length: 3ft (0.9m)
Max camera weight: 12kg
12ft
Reach: 12ft (3.6m)
Height: 19ft (5.7m)
Tail length: 3ft (0.9m)
Max camera weight: 12 - 22.7kg
15ft
Reach: 15ft (4.5m)
Height: 23ft (7m)
Tail length: 6ft (1.8m)
Max camera weight: 22.7kg
Max heights are stated by the manufacturer with the camera/head 'overslung'. The Jimmy jib is not well suited to that configuration. Underslung camera is more stable and safer, the lens height is approx 4ft lower than quoted.
NOTE:
All jib bookings over 12ft reach require our Jib Assistant.
Estimated Build Times:
Jib up to 18ft reach (assuming kit is in the build area) Allow 1 hr.
Jib up to 30ft reach (assuming kit is in the build area) Allow 2 hrs.
Jib up to 40ft reach (assuming kit is in the build area) Allow 3 hrs.
All jibs are LOLER tested annually and electrical equipment is PAT tested where relevant.
An off-site risk assessment is supplied with every booking.
All our crews are fully insured for 3rd party liability.
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