Every lift requires control. When lineworkers need to raise and position heavy equipment from a utility pole, cross arm gins provide a dependable lift point to help crews safely manage the load. Varying cross arm sizes and job site conditions can complicate proper setup. Hastings' updated Convertible Cross Arm Gin addresses those challenges with a new one-piece base and two-position head designed to make setup easier and improve performance in the field.

Simplified Design Reduces Setup Time

Cross arms come in a variety of sizes, making adjustability important when preparing for a lift. Hastings' improved Convertible Cross Arm Gin accommodates cross arms ranging from 3.25 to 5.38 inches wide and 4 to 6 inches high.

The updated design features a new, one-piece base that eliminates the need to unbolt and flip the legs when adjusting the gin for different cross arm widths. Instead, an adapter wheel in the base allows lineworkers to easily adjust the fit for the required width and height.

Reducing the number of steps during setup helps crews prepare the gin more efficiently while maintaining the dependable lifting capability of the previous design.

Added Flexibility Accommodates Lifting Needs

In addition to the redesigned base, the updated product features a two-position head, providing two lift points at the top of the mast. The additional positioning gives lineworkers greater flexibility when configuring the gin for different lifting applications.

The unit can also be mounted in two ways, to the left or right of the cross arm.  Together, the adjustable base, mounting options, and two-position head allow crews to adapt the gin to different cross arm configurations and job site requirements.

Maintained Load Limit Offers Practical Solutions

While the updated design improves adjustability and ease of use, Hastings maintained the proven mast dimensions and lifting capability of the previous model.

The Convertible Cross Arm Gin uses a 3-inch outside diameter by 44-inch mast and maintains an 800-pound working load limit. The complete assembly (catalog number 5571) includes the Convertible Base Assembly (5574) and Mast (5573). These products can also be ordered separately.

These established features, combined with the redesigned base and head, provide lineworkers with a practical lifting solution built to withstand anything the job demands.

Updated with Lineworkers in Mind

Whether crews are performing routine maintenance, replacing equipment, or completing other lifting work on the pole, the proper equipment can make setup and load positioning more manageable. Hastings' updated Convertible Cross Arm Gin is designed to provide the lifting capability crews depend on while simplifying how the tool is configured in the field.

Its new one-piece base reduces setup steps, while the adjustable fit, two-position head, and flexible mounting options provide greater versatility across different applications. The result is an improved version of a trusted Hastings tool designed to support the everyday needs of lineworkers around the world, reflecting Hastings' continued commitment to product improvement and developing practical solutions that support safety and efficiency for line crews.

Visit hfgp.com to locate a manufacturing representative or distributor near you and learn more about Hastings' Convertible Cross Arm Gin.

About Hastings

Based in Hastings, Michigan, Hastings Fiberglass is a family-owned business that manufactures and supplies hot line tools and equipment to lineworkers worldwide. The company's extensive selection of hot sticks, attachments, and other safety devices is designed with safety in mind.

For more information about Hastings and the 5571 Convertible Cross Arm Gin, visit www.hfgp.com, call 269.945.9541, or email hastings@hfgp.com.