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Hydraulic Dolly System: Rol-A-Lift Rentals from LGH A hydraulic dolly system can help crews move bulky, awkward, fragile, or heavy equipment when forklifts, cranes, or larger material handling equipment are not practical. For indoor moves, tight spaces, sensitive floors, and precise final placement, a compact heavy equipment dolly can give crews more control over the […]

Mechanical Jacks: Simplex Ratchet, Reel, and Super Jack Options from LGH Mechanical jacks can be a practical solution when crews need controlled lifting, positioning, holding, or reel support without relying on hydraulic pumps and hoses. While hydraulic pancake jacks are often used for very low-clearance lifting, mechanical jacks may provide greater lift height, simple operation, […]

Electric Chain Hoist with Motorized Trolley: Harrington Models from LGH An electric chain hoist with motorized trolley gives crews the ability to lift a load and move it along a beam using powered equipment. Instead of pairing a separate electric chain hoist with a push trolley or geared trolley, these units combine a Harrington electric […]

Heavy Duty Skidding System: Hydra-Slide HT500 from LGH When a project involves moving an exceptionally heavy load, the first question is often, “What size crane do we need?” In many situations, a crane is the right answer. But when overhead clearance is limited, space is restricted, or the load needs to stay close to the […]

Portable Floor Crane: Hydraulic Crane Hoist Rental from LGH When space is limited but heavy lifting still needs to happen, a portable floor crane can give crews the lifting capacity, reach, and maneuverability they need. These compact cranes are useful in workshops, factories, warehouses, maintenance areas, healthcare facilities, construction sites, and other tight or awkward […]

Explore the Power of a Mobile Hydraulic Gantry Crane System for Heavy Lifts When heavy equipment needs to be lifted in a tight, sensitive, or low-headroom environment, traditional lifting methods are not always practical. Cranes may require too much access or setup space, while standard gantries may not provide the lifting height, mobility, or control […]

Griphoist: How It Works, Features, and Common Applications A Griphoist is a portable manual wire rope hoist used for lifting, pulling, lowering, tensioning, and positioning loads. Also known as a Tirfor, grip hoist, Tractel Griphoist, manual wire rope hoist, or rope hoist, this tool is valued for its portability, control, and ability to work in […]

Collector Ring: A Circular Load Lifting Device for Round Structures   One of the most specialized tools in the LGH rental fleet is the Collector Ring, a purpose-built circular load lifting device designed for large round structures. Silos, tanks, domes, vessels, and other circular loads often require multiple lift points, balanced load distribution, and controlled […]

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

Jersey Barrier Lifting Clamp: A Better Way to Move Concrete Barriers In the rigging world, there is rarely one right way to lift a load. Each jobsite brings its own challenges, from limited space and awkward lifting points to the size, shape, weight, and surface condition of the object being moved. Concrete road barriers are […]