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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 […]

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®.

Portable gantry cranes are versatile lifting solutions for jobsites without suitable overhead anchor points. Learn how to assemble and set up a portable gantry crane safely.

7 Reasons to Rent a Spreader Bar for Your Next Lift A spreader bar for lifting helps distribute load forces, maintain proper sling angles, and protect lifting points from damaging horizontal stress. For long-span lifts, multi-point picks, or loads with sensitive attachment points, a spreader bar (also known as a spreader beam) can provide a […]