SECO4-1200 Square Professional Man Basket With Overhead Protection
Product Description
The SECO4-1200 is the largest square Professional crane-suspended man basket with overhead protection in Lifting Technologies’ portfolio, designed for four workers plus tools where a spacious square work area and overhead shielding are required. Its 58″ by 58″ platform offers significantly more room than smaller SECO models while preserving the symmetric footprint that simplifies orientation and positioning under the crane hook.
Professional overhead baskets are built with a high-strength 0.120″ wall, 1.50″ square tubular steel frame and heavy-gauge steel floor grating to provide a robust, non-slip working surface. Standard guarding includes 42″ high guardrails from the floor, 6″ high toeboards around the perimeter, and perforated steel sides from toeboard to mid-rail to retain tools and small objects. An inward-opening access gate with a positive restraining device controls entry and exit, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail serves as fall-arrest anchorage in accordance with OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M.
The SECO4-1200 is 58″ width, 58″ length, with a 1,200 lb maximum rated load capacity, 1,500 lb test (proof) weight, and it weighs 740 lb. Overhead Professional models are noted as having approximately 79″ inside height from floor to overhead frame, and SECO4-1200’s overhead protection uses perforated steel skylight panels about 6′ 7″ above the platform floor to help shield workers from minor falling debris while maintaining light, ventilation, and upward visibility.
SECO4-1200 is suspended by a dedicated four-leg sling assembly made from 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope, secured to a master link that connects to the crane hook. Each sling leg is base-attached to the platform through swaged terminations and threaded steel safety clevis pins, creating a base-attached hoisting system that distributes loads evenly and helps maintain a level, stable platform. A fifth safety leg ties off to the load line above the overhaul ball, improving stability and supporting OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 hoisting-personnel requirements.
Professional-series models, including SECO4-1200, are proof-load tested at 125% of rated capacity—1,500 lb for this model—before shipment. Platforms are supplied with Lifting Technologies’ detachable test weight system, sling assembly, data plate, Use and Safety Handbook, proof-load certificates, and inspection checklists, providing the equipment and documentation needed for safe commissioning and ongoing inspections.
SECO4-1200 suits construction, industrial, and infrastructure applications where four-person crews must work in overhead-hazard zones—beneath active decks, structural levels, or overhead piping—while requiring a larger overhead-protected square work area rather than a long rectangular platform.
Industrial Applications
Construction & Structural
On construction and structural steel projects, SECO4-1200 provides a generous square work area for four-person crews performing bolting, welding, detailing, and inspection at beams, columns, and platform edges. The 58″ × 58″ platform allows multiple workers to operate with tools and small materials in a common, overhead-protected space while maintaining a compact enough footprint for many structural bays.
Overhead protection is particularly advantageous when crews work below upper floors or active work decks where small tools or debris could fall, adding engineered shielding on top of dropped-object controls and site housekeeping.
Industrial Plants & Maintenance
In industrial plants, refineries, and process facilities, SECO4-1200 supports larger multi-trade crews at equipment fronts, mezzanine edges, or complex pipe and cable runs where overhead structures or piping present minor falling-object risks. The large square footprint accommodates four workers and necessary tools while the overhead frame adds protection in overhead-hazard environments.
Perforated side infill and toeboards help contain small items within the basket, and the full-perimeter grab rail provides multiple anchor points for harnessed workers, supporting plant fall-protection and dropped-object mitigation procedures.
Utilities & Infrastructure
For utilities and infrastructure, SECO4-1200 can be used for four-person tasks at under-bridge access points, parapet segments, or structural nodes where overhead hazards exist from traffic decks or upper structure. The overhead-protected 58″ square platform allows crews to work together at a single location under crane hook, rather than being spread out along a long rectangular platform.
The combination of overhead protection, OSHA-compliant guarding, and a larger square work area makes SECO4-1200 suitable for complex inspection or repair tasks where scaffolding is impractical and overhead exposure must be managed by built-in protection.
Features & Benefits
Spacious Four-Person Square Work Area With Overhead Protection: The 58″ × 58″ square overhead-protected platform provides a generous workspace for up to four workers plus tools and materials, with a symmetric footprint that simplifies orientation and positioning in overhead-hazard zones.
Professional-Series, OSHA-Compliant Construction: SECO4-1200 uses 0.120″ wall, 1.50″ square tubular steel, heavy-gauge bar grating floor, 42″ guardrails, 6″ toeboards, perforated side panels, an inward-opening gate, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail, aligning with OSHA 1926.502 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 directly to the platform base and secured to a master link, plus a fifth safety leg tied to the load line above the overhaul ball, provides stable, OSHA 1926.1431–oriented hoisting for suspended personnel.
125% Proof-Load Tested With Detachable Test Weight: Each SECO4-1200 is proof-tested at 1,500 lb (125% of the 1,200 lb rated capacity) and delivered with Lifting Technologies’ detachable test weight system, proof-load certificates, and inspection documentation to support commissioning and recurring inspections.
Durable Powder-Coat Finish and Custom Options:
Professional baskets carry an electrostatic powder-coat finish, typically red for the platform and safety-yellow for the test weight system, providing resistance to impact and corrosion; color and certain configuration details can be customized to match project or corporate requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the SECO4-1200 dimensions and ratings?
The SECO4-1200 is 58" width by 58" length with a 1,200 lb maximum rated load capacity, a 1,500 lb test (proof) weight, and a 740 lb basket weight.
How many people can SECO4-1200 carry?
SECO4-1200 is designed for four occupants, provided the combined weight of personnel, tools, materials, and PPE does not exceed the 1,200 lb rated capacity.
How does SECO4-1200 differ from SEC4-1200?
Both share a 58" × 58" square footprint and 1,200 lb capacity, but SECO4-1200 includes an overhead frame and perforated skylight panels for overhead protection, while SEC4-1200 is an open-top square Professional basket without overhead protection and has a lighter basket weight.
Which OSHA standards does SECO4-1200 support?
SECO4-1200 is designed in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel and OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M for fall protection, including 42" guardrails, 4" toeboards, side enclosure between toeboard and mid-rail, anchorage, and 125% proof-load testing.
What is typically included with a SECO4-1200 order?
Consistent with other SECO models, SECO4-1200 is supplied with the overhead-protected platform, four-leg sling assembly with safety leg, detachable test weight system, data plate, Use and Safety Handbook/training materials, proof-load test certificate, and inspection checklist.
Find Out More
For other square Professional baskets with overhead protection, see SECO1-300, SECO2-600, and SECO3-900 (where listed).
For square Professional baskets without overhead protection, see SEC1-300, SEC2-600, SEC3-900, and SEC4-1200.
For heavier-duty Premier series overhead models, see the Premier Crane Man Basket and Premier Man Basket (Round) pages.