ERM1-300/26 Single-Person Round Crane Man Basket
Product Description
The ERM1-300/26 is a single-occupant, crane-suspended personnel platform in Lifting Technologies’ Professional series, designed for elevated work where a compact round basket and a higher 300 lb capacity are required. Its 26″ diameter overhead-protected platform provides a balanced combination of tight-access capability and additional workspace compared to smaller-diameter one-person baskets, making it suitable for a wide range of inspection and maintenance tasks around cylindrical and congested structures.
Engineered to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel and OSHA 1926.502 for fall protection, the ERM1-300/26 uses a high-strength 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame, heavy-gauge steel floor grating, 42″ high guardrails, 6″ toeboards, perforated steel side panels from toeboard to mid-rail, an inward-swinging access gate with positive restraining device, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail providing personal fall-arrest anchorage. The 300 lb rated load capacity is intended for a single worker plus tools and PPE, and the approximately 240 lb basket weight helps keep total suspended load manageable while offering more capacity margin than 250 lb models.
As with other compact Professional round baskets, the ERM1-300/26 uses a robust steel lifting bar with an integrated master link for quick connection to the crane hook, helping maintain stable, controlled positioning under the hook without complex rigging assemblies. Each unit is proof-load tested at 375 lb—125% of its 300 lb rated capacity—before shipment and is supplied with Lifting Technologies’ easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, proof-load certificates, inspection checklists, access to a Lifting Technologies online training video, and a use and safety handbook to support compliant lift planning and site safety programs.
The ERM1-300/26 is used when a single technician needs crane-suspended access in tight work envelopes but benefits from additional capacity for heavier tools, instrumentation, or PPE compared to 250 lb baskets. Overhead protection is standard, helping protect the worker from falling objects in industrial, construction, and utility applications while maintaining OSHA-compliant guardrails, 6″ toeboards, anchorage, and documentation.
Industrial Applications
Construction & Structural
Construction projects use the ERM1-300/26 for single-person work along columns, tank shells, and structural interfaces where a compact round platform is needed, but a higher 300 lb capacity provides more margin for tools and gear. The 26″ diameter platform helps position one worker close to welds, bolted connections, or localized repair points while maintaining overhead protection, 42″ guardrails, and 6″ toeboards in crane-suspended operations.
Power Generation & Utilities
In power generation and utility environments, the ERM1-300/26 supports turbine, boiler, and stack work where a single technician must carry heavier instruments, test equipment, or tooling than a 250 lb capacity basket comfortably allows. The compact, overhead-protected round platform fits around constrained structures while its 300 lb capacity and Professional-series construction align with demanding plant safety standards.
Manufacturing & Industrial Facilities
Manufacturing and industrial facilities rely on the ERM1-300/26 for single-person maintenance, inspection, and small repair tasks at height where existing cranes are used for personnel access. The 26″ round platform and higher single-person capacity support jobs that require more tools, spares, or diagnostic equipment while keeping total suspended load modest and maintaining OSHA-compliant enclosure.
Features & Benefits
Compact 26″ Single-Person Round Work Area: The 26″ diameter round platform provides a focused work area for one worker plus tools and PPE, offering more room than smaller models while still fitting into many confined and curved work zones around towers, tanks, and columns.
300 lb Single-Person Capacity: With a 300 lb rated load, ERM1-300/26 offers additional capacity margin over 250 lb baskets, allowing a single technician to carry heavier tools, test instruments, or PPE while staying within the basket’s rating.
Professional-Series, OSHA-Compliant Construction: A high-strength 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame, heavy-gauge floor grating, 42″ guardrails, 6″ toeboards, perforated side panels from toeboard to mid-rail, inward-swinging access gate, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail deliver OSHA 1926.502-compliant fall protection in a cost-effective Professional design.
Integrated Overhead Protection: An overhead frame with perforated steel skylights provides overhead object protection while maintaining visibility and approximately 79″ interior height, supporting work in environments with falling-object hazards.
Lifting-Bar Suspension for Compact Models: Professional single-person round baskets like the ERM1-300/26 use a robust steel lifting bar with an integrated master link to connect directly to the crane hook, simplifying rigging while helping maintain level orientation under load.
Proof Load Tested With Detachable Test Weight: Each ERM1-300/26 is proof-load tested at 375 lb (125% of its 300 lb rated capacity) and includes Lifting Technologies’ easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, along with proof-load certificates, inspection documentation, and access to an online training video for safety and audit readiness.
Durable Powder-Coat Finish and Custom Options: An electrostatic powder-coat finish in standard solid red (with yellow test weights) offers resistance to impact, abrasion, chemicals, and corrosion; additional fall protection anchor points, tag lines, and other custom features can be engineered to meet specific site requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA regulations apply to the ERM1-300/26?
ERM1-300/26 is designed to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel with cranes and OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M for fall protection, including requirements for proof-load testing, 42" guardrail and 6" toeboard dimensions, enclosure between toeboard and mid-rail, and personal fall-arrest anchorage.
How much weight can the ERM1-300/26 hold?
ERM1-300/26 has a maximum rated capacity of 300 lb, which includes the worker plus tools, materials, and personal protective equipment. The basket itself weighs approximately 240 lb, excluding rigging, and each unit is proof-load tested at 375 lb (125% of rated capacity) before shipment.
When should I choose the ERM1-300/26 instead of a 250 lb single-person basket?
Choose ERM1-300/26 when your single worker routinely carries heavier tools, diagnostic equipment, or PPE and needs extra capacity margin beyond 250 lb, while still working from a compact 26" round platform with overhead protection.
Is the ERM1-300/26 suitable for plant and industrial maintenance work?
Yes. The ERM1-300/26 is a strong option for general plant maintenance, inspection, and small repair tasks that require a single worker and a higher capacity for tools and components, particularly in facilities where crane-based access is already part of the lifting plan.
Does ERM1-300/26 include overhead protection?
Yes. ERM1-300/26 is supplied as a round Professional basket with overhead protection, using a perforated steel overhead frame to help shield the worker from falling objects while maintaining clear sightlines and approximately 79" interior height.
What documentation comes with the ERM1-300/26?
Each ERM1-300/26 ships with proof-load test certification, operator guidelines, pre-use inspection checklists, access to a Lifting Technologies online training video, and the Lifting Technologies Use and Safety Handbook. Additional documentation for regulatory or site-specific safety requirements is available upon request.
Find Out More
For other Professional round baskets with different diameters and capacities, see the Professional Man Basket (Round) page.
For single-person baskets with lower capacity or different diameters, compare ERM1-250/26 and ERM1-250/32.
For multi-person or larger-platform solutions, consider rectangular and square Professional crane man baskets in the same series.
For heavier-duty Premier series options, see the Premier Crane Man Basket and Premier Round Man Basket pages.