REC4-1200 Four-Person Rectangular Crane Man Basket
Product Description
The REC4-1200 is a four-occupant, crane-suspended personnel platform in Lifting Technologies’ Professional Series, designed for larger crews working along beams, platforms, facçades, and other flat structural surfaces where a long rectangular footprint matches the work area. Its 36″ by 108″ open-top platform provides an expansive work zone for four workers and their tools, allowing crews to cover a significant length of structure from a single lift position.
Designed and certified in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel and OSHA 1926.502 for fall protection, REC4-1200 uses a high-strength 0.120″ wall, 1.5″ 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-opening access gate with positive restraining device, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail providing personal fall arrest anchorage. The 1,200 lb rated capacity is intended for a four-person crew with tools and PPE, and an 825 lb basket weight.
A dedicated base-attached suspension system consists of a four-leg sling assembly of 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope secured to a master link, with each leg attached to the platform base using swage sockets and safety-threaded clevis pins; a fifth safety leg is used for tie-off to the load line above the overhaul ball to help minimize tipping and meet OSHA hoisting requirements. Each REC4-1200 is proof-load tested at 1,500 lb—125% of its 1,200 lb rated capacity—prior to shipment and is supplied with Lifting Technologies’ easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, sling assembly, and training materials, along with proof-load certificates and inspection documentation.
REC4-1200 is used in construction, industrial maintenance, and infrastructure projects where four-person crews need crane-suspended access along long, straight, or gently curved runs—such as structural steel lines, platform edges, large facçades, and bridge girders—while maintaining OSHA-compliant guardrails, anchorage, and documentation. Overhead protection structures and other custom features are available as options when overhead hazards or specific project requirements call for a covered or partially covered platform.
Industrial Applications
Construction & Structural
Large construction projects often require four-person crews to work along beams, slab edges, and flat facçades where a long rectangular platform matches the structure. The REC4-1200’s 36″ × 108″ footprint provides ample space for crews performing welding, bolting, detailing, panel installation, and finishing along long structural members and facçade sections.
The open-top design and Professional-series framing allow the basket to be repositioned along the length of the structure efficiently, improving productivity wherever the work face is long and predominantly flat rather than cylindrical.
Industrial Maintenance & Facilities
Industrial plants, terminals, and large facilities frequently need multi-person access to large equipment fronts, mezzanine edges, and extensive structural frames. The REC4-1200 offers a four-person rectangular workspace suitable for wide-area access tasks such as large panel maintenance, platform-edge work, conduit and tray routing, and multi-point inspections where several technicians must operate together.
Guardrails, toeboards, and full-perimeter fall-arrest anchorage support facility safety programs when crane-suspended personnel platforms are necessary, especially for large, coordinated tasks that would otherwise require multiple smaller lifts.
Utilities & Infrastructure
Utility and infrastructure projects—bridges, viaducts, dams, and other major civil structures—often involve long girder lines, parapets, and deck edges where a long rectangular basket aligns better than a round platform. The REC4-1200 supports four-person teams performing inspection, concrete or steel repairs, joint work, and hardware installation along these features under crane hook.
Its 36″ × 108″ platform provides enough length for multiple technicians to work simultaneously along a section of structure from a single lift point, reducing repositioning time while maintaining a controlled, guardrailed work zone.
Features & Benefits
Four-Person Rectangular Work Area: The 36″ × 108″ rectangular platform offers a spacious, elongated workspace for four workers plus tools and materials, aligning naturally with beams, platform edges, facçades, and other long, flat work zones.
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, an inward-opening access gate, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail deliver OSHA 1926.502-compliant fall protection in a robust Professional-series design.
Dedicated Base-Attached Sling Suspension With Safety Leg: The four-leg 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope sling assembly attached directly to the platform base, plus a fifth safety leg to the load line above the overhaul ball, help maintain a level platform, reduce tipping, and satisfy OSHA 1926.1431 requirements for suspended personnel platforms.
Proof Load Tested With Detachable Test Weight: Each REC4-1200 is proof-load tested at 1,500 lb (125% of its 1,200 lb rated capacity) and includes Lifting Technologies’ easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, along with proof-load certificates and inspection documentation for safety and audit readiness.
Durable Powder-Coat Finish and Custom Options: An electrostatic powder-coat finish (Professional Series standard in solid red, test weight in yellow) offers high resistance to impact, abrasion, chemicals, and corrosion; custom colors, optional overhead protection, overhead structures, and other custom features can be engineered to meet specific site or branding requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA regulations apply to the REC4-1200?
REC4-1200 is designed to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel with cranes and OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M for fall protection, addressing requirements for proof-load testing, guardrail and toeboard dimensions, anchorage, and enclosure between toeboard and mid-rail.
How much weight can the REC4-1200 hold?
REC4-1200 has a maximum rated capacity of 1,200 lb, which includes the combined weight of all four workers plus tools, materials, and PPE. Each unit is proof-load tested at 1,500 lb (125% of rated capacity) before shipment. The basket weight is approximately 825 lb.
How many people can work in the REC4-1200?
The REC4-1200 is rated for four occupants. Lift plans should allocate the 1,200 lb capacity across four workers and their equipment so that the total load remains within the rated capacity.
When is REC4-1200 preferred over smaller REC models?
Choose REC4-1200 when a four-person crew must work together along flat or linear structural surfaces and the job requires more space and capacity than REC1‑300, REC2‑600, or REC3‑900 provide. Smaller REC models are better for one-, two-, or three-person tasks or where the work envelope is shorter.
Does REC4-1200 include overhead protection?
The standard REC4-1200 is an open-top rectangular platform with no overhead frame. Overhead protection, fully enclosed sides, overhead fall-arrest framing, and other structural additions are available as custom options when required by overhead hazards or specialized project specifications.
What documentation is included with the REC4-1200?
Each REC4-1200 ships with proof-load test certification, operator guidelines, pre-use inspection checklists, and access to Lifting Technologies’ Use and Safety Handbook and training materials, supporting regulatory compliance and site safety programs.
Find Out More
For smaller rectangular Professional baskets, see REC1-300, REC2-600, and REC3-900.
For square and round Professional baskets, visit the Professional Crane Man Basket page (square and round, with and without overhead protection).
For heavier-duty Premier series options, see the Premier Crane Man Basket and Premier Man Basket (Round) pages.