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Harold Potter Ltd

Harold Potter Ltd - One of the UK's leading Lifting Equipment and Overhead Crane Specialists since 1921.

Harold Potter Ltd is one of the country’s leading heavy lifting equipment and overhead crane specialists. We stock and sell a wide variety of new & used overhead travelling cranes, goliath & semi goliath cranes, swing jibs, electric chain hoists. We also do overhead crane servicing, repairs, maintenance, installations, modifications and removals of lifting systems and are industry renowned overhead crane specialists.

22/06/2026

Project Update | 4x5T Cranes | WH Davis |🏗️

The first 2 of the 4 Cranes that we have refurbished for WH Davis have been completed and have left our workshop. The remaining 2 will leave later this week and mark another successful crane project from our team! ⚡

If you need expert lifting equipment and crane manufacturing services, contact our team today!

🖱️ Our contact form - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/contact-us/

📞 Call us - 01159 838111

19/06/2026

Before ➡️ After... well actually After ➡️ Before based on this image!

Two of the four 5-tonne cranes currently in our workshop for refurbishment for WH Davis. 🟡 🏗️

Crane refurbishment can be a cost-effective way to extend the operational life of ageing equipment, improving its condition while helping to protect structural components from further deterioration. 💡

These four cranes are undergoing refurbishment works to restore them for many more years of reliable service. ♻️

The transformation speaks for itself.

You can read more about our Maintenance and Repair services here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/services/maintenance-and-repair/

Before ➡️ After... well actually After ➡️ Before based on this image!

Two of the four 5-tonne cranes currently in our workshop for refurbishment for WH Davis. 🟡 🏗️

Crane refurbishment can be a cost-effective way to extend the operational life of ageing equipment, improving its condition while helping to protect structural components from further deterioration. 💡

These four cranes are undergoing refurbishment works to restore them for many more years of reliable service. ♻️

The transformation speaks for itself.

You can read more about our Maintenance and Repair services here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/services/maintenance-and-repair/

17/06/2026

Project Update | 4x5T Cranes | WH Davis |🏗️

Our workshop is busy with the refurbishment and modernisation of 4x5T SWL Cranes for WH Davis, as the original cranes were becoming outdated. The customer needed more lifting height inside their facility, so we have designed a solution, by stooling the cranes up, which suits for their operations.

The cranes are fitted with our new generation electric wire rope hoist that include load monitors.

You can see the work in progress in the images in this post ⬇️

If you would like to see more of our work, check out our previous posts, or see our case studies here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/case-studies/

15/06/2026

‼️ A reminder for crane owners and operators:

LOLER inspections aren't just a box-ticking exercise.

Regular thorough examinations can help identify developing issues before they become breakdowns, reduce unplanned downtime and support a safer working environment. 📉

If managing inspection dates, servicing schedules and maintenance records is becoming a challenge, arranging a service contract with Harold Potter can help keep everything organised and compliant. 🏗️

At Harold Potter, we support customers with crane servicing, maintenance and LOLER inspections across a wide range of lifting equipment.

You can read more about LOLER inspections here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/what-is-a-loler-inspection-a-full-uk-guide/

🫵 Remember, LOLER inspections are a legal requirement, but more importantly look after the health and safety of your employees.

12/06/2026

One of the biggest challenges that businesses face is discovering that a critical crane spare part is on a long delivery lead time. In some cases, manufacturers may quote several weeks or even months before replacement crane parts become available. 🚛 🏗️

So, what happens if your crane parts are on a long delivery and your business needs them urgently?

At Harold Potter, we hold extensive stocks of obsolete crane spares that can significantly reduce downtime when replacement parts are difficult to obtain. 💡

Our latest article as part of our growing 'Crane Guides' section on our website (https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/) covers the issue surrounding long delivery and hard to source crane parts.

The article covers:

✅ Why some parts are difficult to obtain

✅ What do when you need parts urgently

✅ Can old parts still be found

✅ Harold Potter's extensive stock of crane parts

✅ How to reduce risk of downtime in the future

You can read the full article here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/what-if-my-crane-parts-are-on-a-long-delivery-solutions-for-urgent-crane-repairs/

10/06/2026

What happens if your crane loses power? ⚡

It's a question we're asked, and one that many businesses don't think about until it happens.

While modern overhead cranes are typically powered by electric hoists and remote controls, manual chain-operated systems still have an important role to play. From backup lifting solutions to sites with limited power availability, manual cranes offer a simple and reliable way to keep loads moving.

Our latest guide explores how manual overhead cranes work, where they're used, and what options are available when electrical power isn't an option.

The article covers:

✅ What a manual chain hoist is

✅ How the crane works with a manual hoist

✅ FAQ's surrounding manual chain cranes

and more.

Read the full article here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/what-happens-if-you-have-no-power-understanding-manual-crane-operation/

08/06/2026

Case Study | Aburnets | Overhead Crane

This recent project was for Aburnets in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The project was a design and install of a 3.2T Safe Working Load Overhead Crane. The crane was engineered to fit in the existing building structure at Aburnets' factory. The crane will be used for the lifting of beams and the manufacturing of hair nets.

You can see more photos and the customer testimonial for this project here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/case-studies/3-2t-overhead-crane-aburnets-ilkeston/

05/06/2026

Case Study | Garmendale Engineering | Overhead Cranes

This project was for Garmendale Engineering in Ilkeston. We installed two Overhead Cranes. One being 7.5T SWL and the other a 8.5T SWL. These cranes were engineered to fit inside existing properties with full design of the track, rails, and crane system.

You can see more on our 'Case Studies' section on our website or click this link - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/case-studies/7-5t-8-5t-overhead-cranes-garmendale-ilkeston/

03/06/2026

We recently paid a visit to the Vistry Group in Coalville to see the cranes we have supplied, in action! We supplied one Electric Overhead Crane with two hoists, extended two existing Overhead Cranes, and re-positioned a Swing Jib Crane, all of which are used to lift timber frames, in the housing industry. 🏗️ 🏠

Harold Potter designed, drew, and manufactured the crane systems, load tested and certified the cranes to ensure compliance.

Please see the images in this post!

If you would like to contact us about an existing or new crane project, click here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/contact-us/

29/05/2026

Adding to our growing list of guides on our 'Crane Guides' section on our website ( https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/ ), our latest guide provides an insight to Goliath Cranes. This follows our recent Goliath Crane installation at JRL Trent Precast in Skelmersdale, which we have shared photos of the main beam during the transportation process just a few days ago.

The Goliath Crane Guide covers:

✅ What a Goliath Crane is

✅ How a Goliath Crane operates

✅ Goliath vs Overhead Crane difference

✅ Goliath vs Semi-Goliath

✅ Benefits of a Goliath Crane

and more.

The link to the full article is here - https://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/crane-guides/what-is-a-goliath-crane-a-full-guide-to-goliath-cranes/

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Harold Potter Ltd Mill Way, Old Mill Lane Industrial Estate
Mansfield Woodhouse
NG199BG

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.haroldpotter.co.uk/

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