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The Rol-a-Lift is a dolly system that provides a practical solution for moving bulky and hard-to-handle loads.

What are Digital Load Links all about? How can they make your lift safer? Read this blog to find out!

LGH recently partnered with Hydra-Slide to introduce a game-changing solution: the Hydra-Slide XLP Skidding System! In this blog post, we’ll dive into how these rigging slide systems work and take a closer look at the revolutionary XLP Skidding System.

Gantry Crane Rental: Why Renting May Be Better Than Buying A gantry crane rental can be an excellent lifting solution when headroom is limited, crane access is unavailable, or no convenient overhead lifting points exist. Gantry cranes provide a portable framework for lifting loads with hoists, trolleys, and rigging equipment, making them useful across construction, […]

How to Choose an Electric Chain Hoist for Your Jobsite Electric chain hoists are often a strong choice when a lift requires speed, control, and consistent powered operation. Also known as electric chain fall hoists, these hoists are commonly used in construction, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, and other applications where manual lifting may be too slow […]

What Is a Tirfor? How Tirfor Winches Work and When to Use Them A Tirfor is a portable manual wire rope hoist used for lifting, pulling, lowering, tensioning, and positioning loads. Also commonly known as a “Griphoist,” a Tirfor uses a specialized wire rope that passes through the body of the hoist instead of wrapping […]

 Beta Max Hoists: Rental Options, Accessories, and Applications When crews need to move materials quickly and efficiently, the right hoist can make a major difference. Beta Max hoists are known for their speed, portability, and versatility, making them a useful option for construction, scaffolding, maintenance, industrial, and material handling applications. Although Beta Max hoists are […]

Machine Moving Skates: Planning Tips for Rotating Heavy Loads Machine moving skates are a practical solution for moving heavy equipment across a facility, plant, or jobsite. Also known as machinery moving skates, equipment moving skates, heavy duty machine skates, machine rollers, or machinery dollies, these low-profile tools help crews move loads that may be too […]

Enerpac Cube Jack: A Steel Cribbing Jack System for Controlled Lifting Traditional jack-and-pack lifting can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and dependent on wood cribbing materials. For projects that require controlled lifting in tight spaces, a steel cribbing jack system offers a more efficient alternative. The Enerpac Cube Jack system, available for rent from LGH, combines 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 […]