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Before You Move: Critical Planning Tips for Rotating Machine Skates What comes to mind when we mention machine skates? If you’re thinking Hillman Rollers (also known as tanks or elephant feet), you’re not alone. These traditional machine skates remain a staple in certain industries where heavy loads simply need to be moved from point A […]

Among the tools you may not know we rent are pallet trucks (aka pallet jacks) and platform carts. An often-overlooked aspect of material handling is how pallets and smaller materials reach the work site when forklifts aren’t an option. Generally used as an “accessory” rental along with other equipment, each of these can be instrumental […]

A turnbuckle is a basic, often overlooked rigging device that may relieve much stress during challenging or critical lifts. Primarily, turnbuckles are used as a means of adjusting a load in cases of offset center-of-gravity. However, they are beneficial for adjusting tension and reducing slack in various tensioning assemblies, from providing tension in a perimeter […]

Move Heavy Loads with Ease Using an Electric Dolly System Why Choose an Electric Dolly for Heavy Items? The electric power bar is one of the most efficient tools you can use for moving heavy equipment—especially when paired with low-profile dollies, tank rollers, or air skates. Ideal for jobs with limited headroom, this dolly system […]

Why a Portable Crane Rental Could Be the Smartest Lift You Make When space is limited but heavy lifting is still required, a portable crane can be the perfect solution. At LGH, we rent out a variety of specialized material handling tools—one of the most underutilized being the hydraulic floor crane. Designed for tight or […]

Explore the Power of a Mobile Hydraulic Crane Gantry System for Heavy Lifts When lifting heavy equipment in tight or sensitive environments, a hydraulic crane offers capabilities that traditional cranes and gantries can’t match. That’s why LGH offers 20-ton hydraulic gantry systems—high-capacity lifting solutions that deliver both power and precision, all in a compact, mobile […]

Why the Griphoist is One of the Most Underrated Tools in Your Rigging Arsenal When it comes to lifting and pulling in tight or unconventional spaces, the Griphoist—also known as a Tirfor, Tractel Griphoist, or grip hoist—offers unmatched flexibility. Often overlooked in favor of electric or chain-driven alternatives, the Griphoist delivers reliable performance in environments […]

Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Collector Hoist Rings for Heavy, Complex Lifts One of the more unique and specialized tools in the LGH rental fleet is the 16-point collector ring—a heavy-duty rigging solution designed for complex, circular lifts like domes, tanks, and vessels. This lifting hoist ring was custom-built for LGH in 2016 […]

How a Load Triangle Enhances Balance, Reduces Tension, and Saves Headroom Continuing from our ongoing series, the LGH Tri-Link rigging sling triangle—also known as a triangle plate—is a compact, powerful tool that equalizes and balances multi-leg sling setups. It keeps loads stable and can work as a mini spreader when headroom is tight. What is a […]

Protect Your Barriers and Save Time with a Wall Clamp or Barrier Lift In the rigging world, there’s rarely one right way to lift a load. Each job site brings its own challenges—from limited space and awkward lifting points to the size, shape, and surface of the object itself. Concrete road barriers are a perfect […]