prEN 16851

Cranes - Light crane systems prEN 16851

Publication date:   Sep 11, 2025

Scope

This document applies to:
— light crane systems, either suspended or free-standing systems, where the rated capacity of any single hoist mechanism is 4 t or less;
— pillar- and wall-mounted jib cranes, without an operator's cabin, whose rated capacity is 10 t or less and whose overturning load moment is 500 kNm or less.
NOTE 1 For illustration of crane types, see Annex C.
This document is not applicable to cranes covered by another product specific crane standard, e.g. EN 15011:2020 or EN 14985:2012, see Annex E.
This document is applicable to cranes and crane systems, whose structures are made of steel or aluminium, excluding aluminium structures containing welded joints.
This document gives requirements for all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to cranes, when used as intended, foreseeable misuse and under foreseen conditions (see Annex A).
NOTE 2 Automated operation can be subject to additional requirements. Guidance is given in Annex F.
The specific hazards due to potentially explosive atmospheres, ionizing radiation, operation in electro-magnetic fields beyond the range of EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019 and operation in pharmacy or food industry are not covered by this document.
This document does not cover hazards related to the lifting of persons.
This document is not applicable to cranes manufactured before the date of its publication.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard