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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 […]

What are the advantages of lever hoists and when should you use them? With the versatility of chain come-a-longs and griphoists, you may be able to save a job where standard hand chain hoists are not an option. Take a deeper look at some practical applications and what sets lever hoists apart.

When making a mechanical move, air skates can provide a great alternative to decrease the force required to make the move. But when is the right time to use them?

Among the lifting equipment in LGH’s fleet, some of the more under-utilized pieces of equipment are the material lifts from Sumner™ and Genie®.

Air Skates for Moving Equipment: Why Machine Movers Trust This Friction-Free System In mechanical moving applications, machine movers have traditionally relied on tank rollers and gantries. While effective, these systems typically reduce load weight by about 95%, using a coefficient of friction around 0.05. But what if you could cut that down even further? Enter […]

New Addition: 100-Ton JDN Air Chain Hoist Now Available for Rental We’re excited to announce the newest expansion to the LGH rental fleet: the JDN 100-ton air chain hoist. This ultra-heavy-duty hoist is designed for the most demanding industrial applications—delivering precision, power, and reliability in high-capacity lifting environments. With one unit now available and more […]