TELESCOPIC CRANES

Chapman 73’ Hydroscope
- Largest waterproof telescopic crane in the UK (no rain cover needed)
- All terrain Tank Tracks available to allow the crane to access every terrain whilst on location
- Users are able to shoot horizontal tracking shots 18” off the ground
- Users are able to shoot horizonal tracking shots 11’ in the air
- Users can Over Sling and Under Sling in a few minutes
Alpha Omega Crane
The Alpha Omega Crane (Moviebird 44) still retains the principles of a telescopic crane system, designed and built to offer limitless creative possibilities, to reach the most inaccessible places, to manoeuvre in the tightest of corners, telescoping in and out silently for that shot at a moments notice, but there is much more.
The Millennium Crane Belt System has been developed with many unique and ingenious features: A telescopic crane that runs faster & quieter. The belt system ensures that even in the most dangerous crowd scenes there is no risk of injury caused by breaking cables.
A telescopic crane arm that is lighter and more rigid keeping the arm steady for those long lens shots. A telescopic crane system that takes less time to set up but is operationally more health & safety conscious. A telescopic crane system that is affordable for all types of TV and Film productions.
TECHNOCRANE
SUPER TECHNOCRANE
Maximum reach | 32’ | 9m75 | Minimum reach | 7’ 10” | 2m45 |
Max .Lens Height (Under slung) | 33’ | 10m | Telescopic range | 24’ 2” | 7m30 |
Max. Lens Height (Over slung) | 37’ 6” | 11m35 | Min.Lens height to Ground (Over slung) | 3’ 7” | 1m10 |
Fulcrum to rear | 8’ 4” | 2m54 | Minimum overall length | 16’ 2” | 4m93 |
Maximum Telescopic Speed / | 7’ 6” / | 2.3m per second | Minimum Telescopic Speed | 3’ 3” / | 1m per hr |
Maximum Total Weight ( Including counter balance weights and remote head) | 1700 kgs / | 3740 lbs | |||
Maximum Dolly Length | 5’ 6” | 1m68 | Maximum Dolly Width | 4’ 11” | 1m49 |
Minimum Dolly Width with Pneumatic Wheels removed when on track | 3’ 10½ | 1m18 | |||
Maximum Fulcrum Height | 7’ 3” | 2m36 | Minimum Fulcrum Height | 5’ 6” | 1m68 |
Track Gauge | 3’ 3” | 1m | Min. Height from Ground to 1st Section | 6’ 11” | 2m11 |
Required Access Height Clearance | 7’ ½” | 2m15 | Maximum Dolly Width | 4’ 11” | 1m49 |
Power Supply 220 – 240v AC 50Hz | 16amp | / 1.8 Kw | Set Up Time | 30 | minutes |
Louma 2 Remote Head | 2 Axis | 3 Axis | ||
Maximum Camera Payload | 100 lbs | 45 kgs | 66 lbs | 30 kgs |
Min. Lens Height to top of front arm section | 3’ 4” | 1m01 | 3’ 4” | 1m01 |
Minimum Width (without enclosure bars) | 2’ 2” | 66 cm | 2’ 6” | 76 cm |
Minimum Width (with enclosure bars) | 2’ 8” | 81cm | 3’ | 92 cm |
Integral Camera Power Supply | 12v / 24v dc | 10 Amp. Max |
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Chapman 20' Hydrascope

- It's the ideal Crane for working on small sets.
- Level the post and raise the post 16.5"
- Over sling and under sling in seconds
- Payload is 230lb
- It can be mounted on regular Dolly Track with facility to crab on dance floors
No rain covers needed
Detailed Specification
Maximum Reach (C/Post to the Front of Nose) |
19'7" |
5.969 m |
Max Lens Height) |
22'6" |
6.858 m |
Voltage |
24 Volts DC |
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Maximum Fulcrum Height (with Super HyHy Col. Extended) |
7'1" |
2.16 m |
Minimum Fulcrum Height (with Super HyHy Col. Extended) |
5'10" |
1.778 m |
Maximum Pay Load Arm Operating Weight |
2110 lbs |
957 kg |
Maximum Nose Load |
230 lbs |
88.45 kg |
CHAPMAN HYDRASCOPE 15
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Maximum Reach (C/Post to the Front of Nose) | 13’ 6.5” | 4.13 m |
Max. Lens Height (O/Slung ) | 16’ 5” | 5 m |
Max. Lens Height (U/ Slung) | 14’ 4.5” | 4.38 m |
Telescoping Travel | 9’ 3” | 2.82 m |
Max.Telescoping Trav. Speed | 5.4 ft./sec | 1.6 m/sec |
Voltage volts DC 24 volts DC | ||
Maximum Fulcrum Height (With Super Hy Hy Col. Extended) | 7’ 1” | 2.16 m |
Minimum Fulcrum Height (With Super Hy Hy Col. Extended) | 5’ 9 3/8” | 1.76 m |
Maximum Payload | 175 lb | 80 kg |
Operational Unit Weight Less Payload | 680 lb | 309 kg |
CHAPMAN HYDRASCOPE 32
The Hydrascope has been designed to make the most ‘user friendly’ Camera Crane in the Film Industry today.
- There is no requirement for rain covers anymore, its completely waterproof.
- Can be operated off 24v batteries.
- It's design and structure make it smooth and stable.
- Payload is 230lb with ease.
- The post can be levelled with ease on very uneven ground.
- Its narrow base allows you to work in confined spaces.
You can over-sling and under-sling the camera head in seconds. There is a counterweight system, which allows the arm to be submerged 19ft unde
Detailed Specification
Maximum Reach (C/Post to the Front of Nose) |
32' |
11.6 m |
Maximum Lens Height |
38' |
11.6 m |
Telescoping Travel |
23' |
7.0 m |
Max Telescoping Travel Speed |
5.4 ft/sec |
1.6 m/sec |
Voltage |
24v DC 110v |
Converted |
Maximum Fulcrum Height (W/Ultra CS Base Col. Extended) |
11' |
3.4 m |
Minimum Fulcrum Height (W/Ultra CS Base Col. Down) |
46" |
1.1 m |
Maximum Payload |
230 lb |
88.6 kg |
Chapman 43' Hydrascope
We aim to provide our customers with a complete Camera Crane. With all round solution to your Camera moves. It has been designed to make it the user-friendliest crane on the industry today.
- There is no requirement for rain covers anymore, its completely waterproof.
- Can be operated off 24v batteries.
- It's design and structure make it smooth and stable.
- Payload is 176lb with ease.
- Its structural size is the same as a 32' Hydrascope
- The post can be raised to allow the arm to reach 11ft horizontal in seconds
- You can over sling and under sling the camera head in seconds
MOVIE BIRD SPECS