IDrive Beam Tractor

Motorize your hoist setups

Motorize any manual system of the past. Add to old manual end trucks and create a motorize bridge crane, or simply tow a hoist.

Starke IDrive Beam Tractor Drive

Features

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  • VFD control

    The variable frequency drive can regulate the motor’s speed and torque, enabling smooth acceleration and deceleration with precise control.

  • Support Up 12" beams

    With the flange width adder, you can connect safely to beams up to 12″. Standard max width (without the adder) is under 9″.

  • Poly coated drive & tensioner wheel

    The drive wheels and tensioner wheels are poly coated to provide maximum traction.

  • Tensioning system

    Spring adjustment of the tensioner allows for maintained performance across the life of the unit.

Specs

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Capacity

  • 3 ton

Flange

Standard

  • 4″ – 8″

With flange width adder

  • 8″ – 12″

Lift speed

Travel speed

  • 82/14 FPM

Motor

  • 1 HP

Voltage

  • 460v 3 Phase (standard)
  • 208/230v 3-Phase (optional upgrade)
  • 230v Single Phase (optional upgrade)

Amps

  • 460v 3 Phase: 2.2 Amp
  • 208/230v 3 Phase: 4.4 Amp
  • 230v Single Phase: 8.8 Amp

Components

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    What’s included (in this kit – dev addition)

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    Control options

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    Reviews

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    • It has been a pleasure to work with Paul and the team at Starke. They embody the same dedication to outstanding customer service and attention to detail that we do here at Zephyr Cranes. They have always been super responsive, solutions focused, and best of all they deliver a great product. We look forward to deepening our relationship with Starke America and helping customers solve their Overhead Lifting challenges using Starke Products.

      Sam Bean, general manager at Zephyr Cranes
      Sam BeanGeneral Manager at Zephyr Cranes

    Resources

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    • Starke IDrive Beam Tractor Drive

      I-Drive Beam Tractor Drive Manual

      August 1, 2026

      Manual

    • Starke I-Drive Tractor

      Starke I-Drive Beam Tractor Dimensions

      August 1, 2026

    H1: IDrive Beam Tractor

    Headline: Motorize your hoist setups

    Headline: Motorize any manual system of the past. Add to old manual end trucks and create a motorize bridge crane, or simply tow a hoist.

    Features

    VFD control

    The variable frequency drive can regulate the motor’s speed and torque, enabling smooth acceleration and deceleration with precise control.

    Support Up 12" beams

    With the flange width adder, you can connect safely to beams up to 12″. Standard max width (without the adder) is under 9″.

    Poly coated drive & tensioner wheel

    The drive wheels and tensioner wheels are poly coated to provide maximum traction.

    Tensioning system

    Spring adjustment of the tensioner allows for maintained performance across the life of the unit.

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    Specs

    Capacity

    • 3 ton

    Flange

    Standard

    • 4″ – 8″

    With flange width adder

    • 8″ – 12″