SEC2-600 Square Professional Crane Man Basket
Product Description
The SEC2-600 is the mid-size square model in Lifting Technologies’ Professional crane man basket line, providing a 48″ by 48″ open-top platform for up to two workers plus tools in compact work zones where a square footprint is preferred. Its equal width and length allow flexible orientation relative to the work face, making it suitable for access to equipment fronts, platforms, and structural points under the crane hook without requiring overhead protection.
Professional-series construction uses a high-strength 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame and heavy-gauge steel floor grating to support the rated load with a durable, non-slip surface. Standard OSHA-compliant guarding includes 42″ high guardrails from the floor, 6″ high toeboards around the perimeter, and perforated or expanded metal side infill between the toeboard and mid-rail to help contain tools and debris. An inward-opening access gate with positive latch manages entry and exit, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail functions as a continuous anchorage for personal fall-arrest systems.
The SEC2-600 is a 48″ × 48″ × 42″ (H to guardrail) square basket with a 600 lb maximum rated load capacity, a 750 lb test (proof) weight, and approximately 405 lb basket weight (including the gate). The 600 lb rating is intended for two workers plus their tools, materials, and PPE so long as the combined live load does not exceed the rating.
Suspension is provided by a dedicated four-leg sling assembly using 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope, terminating at a master link for crane hook connection. Each sling leg is attached to the basket base via open swage sockets and safety-threaded clevis pins, forming a base-attached hoisting system that distributes loads evenly and reduces tipping tendencies under dynamic crane movements. A fifth safety leg ties the basket to the load line above the overhaul ball, improving stability and supporting compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 requirements for suspended personnel platforms.
All SEC2-600 platforms are proof-tested at 125% of rated capacity—750 lb—before being placed into service. Baskets ship with sling assembly, detachable test weight or test-weight provisions, Use and Safety Handbook, proof-load test certificates, access to Lifting Technologies online video training, and inspection checklists, giving users the documentation necessary for commissioning, pre-use inspection, and safety audits.
SEC2-600 is deployed in construction, industrial, and maintenance environments where a two-person crew must work in a small square area under crane hook but overhead hazards are low or mitigated by site controls, making an open-top configuration preferable for reach, visibility, and reduced weight compared with overhead-protected models.
Industrial Applications
Construction & Structural
On construction and structural steel projects, SEC2-600 supports two-person tasks such as joint inspection, minor welding or bolting, and light finishing at beams, columns, and platform edges. The 48″ × 48″ square plan provides more room than SEC1-300 for two workers and tools while remaining compact enough for tight structural bays.
Open-top configuration is typically used where overhead falling-object hazards are limited or controlled administratively, allowing workers to reach upward and sideways freely without overhead framing.
Industrial Plants & Maintenance
In industrial plants and refineries, SEC2-600 is suited for two-technician tasks at equipment fronts, mezzanine edges, pipe racks, and localized structural areas. The square platform gives both workers room to move and position tools, while the small footprint helps navigate between equipment and piping.
Perforated sides and 4″ toeboards help reduce dropped-object risks, and the full-perimeter grab rail provides multiple lanyard tie-off options for harnessed workers in line with facility fall-protection programs.
Utilities & Infrastructure
For utilities and infrastructure, SEC2-600 can support two-person inspection and small repair work on parapets, access galleries, and structural members where access points are discrete and space is moderate but not large enough for longer rectangular baskets. The square layout allows rotation of the basket for best alignment with the work while maintaining consistent footprint dimensions.
Because it is open-top, SEC2-600 is typically positioned away from heavy overhead work or used where dropped-object controls and traffic restrictions limit overhead hazards.
Features & Benefits
Two-Person Square Work Area: The 48″ × 48″ open-top square platform provides a compact but comfortable workspace for two workers and their tools, ideal for localized tasks in constrained or moderately tight locations.
Professional-Series, OSHA-Compliant Construction: SEC2-600 uses 0.120″ wall square tubular steel, heavy-gauge floor grating, 42″ guardrails, 6″ toeboards, side infill, an inward-opening gate, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail to align with OSHA 1926.502 fall-protection guidelines for guardrails, toeboards, and anchorage.
Base-Attached Four-Leg Sling Assembly With Safety Leg: A four-leg 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope sling assembly attached to the base with swage sockets and clevis pins, plus a fifth safety leg to the load line above the overhaul ball, provides stable, OSHA 1926.1431–compliant hoisting for suspended personnel.
125% Proof-Load Tested and Documented: Each SEC2-600 is proof-tested to 750 lb (125% of its 600 lb rated load) and supplied with proof-load certificates, inspection forms, and detachable test weight provisions to support commissioning and periodic inspections.
Durable Powder-Coat Finish and Custom Options: Professional baskets are finished in electrostatic powder-coat (commonly solid red, with safety-yellow sling hardware and test weights) for durability, and can be customized in color, labeling, and some configuration details to meet project or corporate requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the SEC2-600 dimensions and ratings?
The SEC2-600 is 48" wide by 48" long by 42" guardrail height, with a maximum rated load capacity of 600 lb, a proof-test weight of 750 lb, and an approximate basket weight of 405 lb.
How many people can SEC2-600 carry?
SEC2-600 is intended for two occupants, provided the combined weight of workers, tools, materials, and PPE does not exceed the 600 lb rated capacity.
Does SEC2-600 have overhead protection?
No. SEC-series baskets are open-top square Professional models without overhead protection; SECO-series baskets are the square Professional models with overhead protection.
What OSHA standards does SEC2-600 support?
SEC2-600 is designed to support OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 requirements for hoisting personnel with cranes and OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M for fall protection, including guardrail geometry, toeboards, side enclosure, anchorage, and 125% proof-load testing.
What is included with an SEC2-600 order?
Typical packages include the square open-top platform, base-attached four-leg sling assembly with master link and safety leg, test weight or test-weight provisions, data plate, Use and Safety Handbook, proof-load certificate, access to Lifting Technologies online video training, and inspection checklist.
When would SEC2-600 be chosen over SEC1-300 or SECO2-600?
SEC2-600 is chosen when two workers need a square, open-top platform without overhead protection; SEC1-300 is for single-worker tasks in tighter spaces, and SECO2-600 is for the same 48" × 48" footprint but with integrated overhead protection for overhead-hazard conditions.
Find Out More
For other square Professional baskets without overhead protection, see SEC1-300, SEC3-900, and SEC4-1200 (where listed).
For square Professional baskets with overhead protection, see SECO1-300, SECO2-600, SECO3-900, and SECO4-1200.
For heavier-duty Premier series overhead models, see the Premier Crane Man Basket and Premier Man Basket (Round) pages.