LOLER & PUWER equipment guide

Mobile Crane LOLER Inspection

Independent mobile crane LOLER inspections across Scotland, covering structure, wire ropes, hooks, outriggers, controls and safety devices.

Inspection basis

What duty holders need to know.

Mobile cranes combine high loads, changing radius and site-dependent stability. Thorough examination must consider the crane structure, lifting machinery, ropes, hooks, outriggers and the devices that tell the operator what the machine can safely do.

The crane owner and user must coordinate maintenance, inspection, lifting plans and thorough examination. The statutory report is one part of that system, not a substitute for correct setup or planned lifting operations.

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Examination scope

What we examine on mobile cranes.

The final scope depends on design, use and condition. These are the components and records commonly considered.

  • Boom, jib and structural pins
  • Winches, drums and wire ropes
  • Hook block and safety devices
  • Slew system and counterweight arrangements
  • Outriggers and stabiliser controls
  • Rated capacity limiter and indicators
  • Brakes, limits and emergency systems
  • Load charts, markings and identification
Typical findings

Problems the examination may identify.

  • Wire-rope deterioration
  • Faults in rated-capacity indicators
  • Outrigger damage or leakage
  • Hook-block wear
  • Structural cracking at high-stress points
  • Incorrect or missing load charts

Book a mobile cranes inspection

Tell us what equipment you operate, where it is and when it is due. We will confirm the right inspection scope and arrange a practical site date.

FAQs

Mobile cranes inspection FAQs

Is a load test needed at every mobile crane examination?
No. Testing is used where the competent person considers it necessary. Routine overload testing is not automatically required for every thorough examination.
Does the crane need examining after a major repair?
An exceptional event, major repair or significant alteration can trigger a thorough examination before the crane returns to use.
Do lifting accessories come on the same report?
They may be scheduled together, but each accessory should remain identifiable and is normally subject to the six-month accessory interval.