KITO
Products overview
Kito is the world’s leading manufacturer of hoists, cranes, and lifting equipment, trusted globally for over 90 years. Our comprehensive material handling portfolio includes electric chain hoists, manual chain hoists, wire rope hoists, light crane systems, lifting hardware and advanced crane components. Whether you operate in automotive, steel, shipbuilding, construction or general manufacturing, Kito delivers precision-engineered lifting solutions designed for extreme performance and absolute safety. Kito hoists and cranes help you increase productivity, reduce downtime, comply with global safety standards and lower your total cost of ownership. From heavy-duty industrial environments with high-frequency cycles to low-power locations needing portable manual hoists, our range has the right solution. Backed by Japanese engineering, Kito lifting equipment provides you with outstanding reliability, minimal service requirements and industry-leading longevity.
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Trusted by Industry Leaders
Global Engineering Excellence
Proven Japanese technology for material handling that exceeds demanding industrial standards
Total Safety Integration
Electronic overload limiters, friction clutches, and emergency stops as standard across all hoist ranges
Maximum Operational Uptime
High-duty cycle ratings up to M6/60% ED ensure continuous production with minimal maintenance intervals
Extreme Environment Capability
Reliable performance from −40°C to +60°C in dust, humidity and corrosive conditions
Versatile Application Coverage
Complete lifting solutions for capacities from 60 kg to 50 tonnes across all industries
Full System Compatibility
Seamless integration of hoists, trolleys, controls and crane components for optimal efficiency
Why Industry Leaders Choose Kito for Material Handling
Kito Crosby has been an innovator in the lifting industry for more than a century, with a heritage that extends over 250 years through its combined brands. What sets Kito apart is our holistic approach to engineering every component for durability and safety. From Japan-origin R&D to rigorous quality control, Kito hoists and cranes reduce service costs and extend equipment life. Kito solutions improve workplace ergonomics, reduce operator fatigue and enhance safety metrics. We provide technical support, spare parts availability and custom engineering to keep your lifting operations running at peak efficiency.
Industries Served by Kito Lifting Equipment
Kito material handling solutions are deployed globally across automotive manufacturing, steel and metal fabrication, power generation, shipbuilding and marine, aerospace, construction, mining and tunneling, ports and logistics, chemical processing, and food & pharmaceutical production. Our equipment is also trusted in defense, heavy machinery assembly, warehousing, railway maintenance and renewable energy sectors. Whether you need a single electric chain hoist for a workshop or a fully integrated overhead crane system for a steel mill, Kito delivers performance, safety, and long-term reliability.