Crane with jib having multiple functions

The present invention relates to a lifting or handling appliance and, more particularly, to a crane which has multiple configurations and functions, especially with regard to its jib. The crane comprises a mast (), mounted on a chassis (), and a distributor jib () composed of successive elements () articulated on one another about horizontal axes (), the first jib element () being articulated about a horizontal axis () on the top of the mast (). The first jib element () and, if appropriate, the following element () can be brought into a substantially vertical position in alignment with the erected mast (), so as to increase the height of the mast. All the jib elements () comprise a rolling track () for a carriage (), and these elements can be used in various positions (B, F). A crane with modifiable configuration is thus obtained.