Standard crane operation is manual hydraulic hand pump. Optional electric AC or DC motor or air powered hydraulic for hazardous operations are available. Self-propelled drives are excellent when maximum mobility and versatility is required. The battery powered self-propelled drive is provides variable speed from creep up to 4 mph and has 180° steering capability, 90° to each side offering remarkable maneuverability in crowded areas. It is equipped with an automatic parking brake, safety belly switch, and battery gauge/hour meter. Horn and lifting controls are built into the tiller handle for convenient operation.

Cable winches are available manual hand crank, 120VAC, or 12-24VDC operated. Single line winch capacity is rated for half the capacity of the crane in single-line configuration. Can reach full crane capacity with the boom retracted in double-line configuration with optional sheave block.

Standard controls included on powered units are mast-mounted manual controls. Remote pendant control or wireless control options are available. Pendant control option includes minimum 8 ft of wire from crane base or more as needed to reach end of boom.