OTC 1812 Engine Load Leveler, 6000 lb. Capacity, Adjustable Spread

OTC 1812 Engine Load Leveler, 6000 lb. Capacity, Adjustable Spread

• The OTC 1812 Load Leveler is a steel lifting accessory designed to assist in mounting or removing heavy engine, transmission, or component loads using a crane or hoist; it enables fine adjustment of the load tilt via a lead screw. It is intended to be used with lifting equipment cranes or hoists and not for lifting persons or as a structural support alone.
• Features:
  • Maximum lifting capacity of 6,000 lb handles heavy engines, transmissions, or other large components.
  • Adjustable hook spread from minimum 30 inch to maximum 46 inch lets you adapt to different lift-point spacing.
  • Lead screw on the main support beam moves the carriage for fine tilt adjustment allows precise leveling or tilting of load during lift.
  • Spreader bar adjustment locked by locking bolts ensures once the spread is set, it stays secure during lifting.
  • Includes grade-80 steel chains with safety hooks rated chains for lifting and secure attachment to load.
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: OTC
  • Part Number: 1812
  • Lifting Capacity: 6,000 lb (3 ton)
  • Hook-Spread Distance: 30-inch minimum to 46-inch maximum between load hooks
  • Material: Steel
  • Chains: Grade-80 steel with safety hooks included
  • Overall Length: 32 inch
  • Overall Height: 5-3/4 inch
  • Overall Width: 13 inch
  • System Compatibility: For use with cranes or hoists in engine removal/installation lifting tasks; not for personnel lifting or unsupported structural load bearing.
• The OTC 1812 can also be referred to as engine load leveler 1812, OTC 6,000-lb load leveler, adjustable spread load leveler, steel load-leveling spreader bar OTC, and crane-hoist load leveler model 1812.

OTC is a leading hardware and automotive service equipment manufacturer that designs and builds high-quality tools for vehicle diagnostics, lifting, and repair. Known for its innovation and durability

Q: What hook spread settings are supported by the OTC 1812 load leveler?
A: The hook spread can be adjusted from 30 inch minimum to 46 inch maximum between the two load hooks, secured by locking bolts.

Q: How do you fine-adjust the tilt (level) of the load?
A: Tilt adjustment is done via the lead screw carriage on the main beam; turning the screw moves the beam's carriage, adjusting tilt. Can be done manually or with pneumatic tools.

Q: What safety chains are included and what rating are they?
A: The set includes two grade-80 steel chains with safety hooks, properly rated for the 6,000-lb capacity of the leveler.