Stone Slab Installation Without a Crane
Stone Slab Installation Without a Crane
Install heavy granite, basalt and natural stone slabs using only an excavator – no expensive crane rental needed
The excavator replaces the crane
Mounted on an excavator arm, GECO 300 PRO turns any standard excavator into a precision stone-laying machine
No crane needed
An excavator is on every construction site. GECO 300 PRO turns it into a precise stone slab installation device – no additional equipment required.
Lower costs
Crane rental costs hundreds per hour. GECO 300 PRO pays for itself after a few jobs and works as long as your excavator does.
Precision laying
An experienced excavator operator guides the arm millimetre by millimetre. The slab lands exactly where it needs to – no accidental impacts or chipping.
One machine
The excavator prepares the base, levels and lays the stone – without downtime waiting for a crane. Work flows in one continuous rhythm.
How does crane-free installation work?
Three steps from connection to finished installation
Attach GECO 300 PRO
Mount the lifter on the excavator's quick coupler and connect the hydraulic hoses to the machine's system. The whole process takes a few minutes.
Grip the slab
Apply the lifter to the stone slab. The excavator's hydraulic pump powers the vacuum system – no separate power supply needed. Check the green zone on the pressure gauge.
Place and release
The excavator operator precisely guides the arm and places the slab in its final position. Once stable, the vacuum is released and the process moves to the next slab.
On narrow driveways, uneven terrain, near fences or under canopies – an excavator with GECO 300 PRO has a far smaller working radius and does not need the large manoeuvring space required by a mobile crane.
Where to use GECO 300 PRO without a crane?
Any project involving heavy natural stone is a potential application
Driveways & terraces
Laying thick granite or basalt slabs on driveways and terraces – residential and commercial.
Stone facades
Installing natural stone cladding panels on buildings – without crane scaffolding.
Paving & kerbs
Laying stone paving, granite kerbs and street furniture elements in urban spaces.
Decorative elements
Monuments, stone steps, retaining walls and other heavy stone elements requiring precise placement.
GECO 300 PRO technical specifications
Hydraulic vacuum lifter designed for excavators and construction machinery
| Parameter | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting capacity | 300 kg | Read actual capacity from the suction pad table per gauge reading |
| Working vacuum | 45 KPA | Indicator in green zone = safe to lift |
| Min. oil flow | 20 L/min | Required from the excavator hydraulic system |
| Working pressure | 150 bar | Standard excavator hydraulic pressure |
| Maximum pressure | 200 bar | Do not exceed |
| Own weight | 38 kg | Mounts on excavator quick coupler |
| Power supply | Hydraulic (excavator system) | No separate electrical power supply required |
GECO 300 PRO requires an excavator hydraulic system with a flow of min. 20 L/min and working pressure of 150 bar. Check your machine's hydraulic specifications before purchasing. If in doubt, contact us – we will help match the lifter to your excavator.
Order GECO 300 PRO
Hydraulic vacuum lifter for crane-free stone slab installation
Hydraulic Vacuum Lifter GECO 300 PRO
The only device in the GECO range powered by excavator hydraulics. Lifting capacity 300 kg, vacuum 45 KPA, working pressure 150 bar. Replaces a crane for heavy stone slab installation.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to questions about crane-free stone slab installation with GECO 300 PRO
Start laying stone without a crane
Contact us – we will verify GECO 300 PRO compatibility with your excavator and answer all your questions