Scaffolding Hoist System: the Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist from LGH
A scaffolding hoist system can help crews move scaffold components and building materials more efficiently as work progresses vertically. Instead of carrying materials by hand or relying on larger lifting equipment, a track-mounted hoist can move scaffold and jobsite materials from the ground to the work level.
LGH rents the Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist, an electric scaffold hoist designed for scaffold erection, dismantling, and material delivery. The system has a 450 lb. lift capacity, 80 ft. per minute lift speed, and lift height up to 250 ft., making it a practical option for jobs where materials need to move quickly and repeatedly along a scaffold structure.
This product spotlight explains how the Maxial Track Hoist works, when to use it, and how it differs from other Beta Max electric cable hoists.
What Is the Maxial Track Hoist?

An illustrated graphic of the Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist, an electric scaffolding hoist system available for rent from LGH.
The Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist is a scaffolding hoist system that attaches to scaffolding and travels along a vertical track. It is designed to transport scaffold components and building materials to elevated work areas.
Unlike a standard electric cable hoist that lifts from a fixed point, the Maxial Track Hoist uses track sections, a carriage, a sliding head, a hoist motor, and material carriers or baskets. This creates a guided vertical material delivery system that can be built alongside the scaffold.
The system can be used to deliver frame scaffold, system scaffold, insulation, tools, and other approved building materials to higher scaffold bays.
What Is a Scaffolding Hoist System Used For?
A scaffolding hoist system is used to move scaffold components and construction materials vertically on jobsites where scaffold is being erected, dismantled, or stocked with materials.
Common uses include:
- Scaffold erection
- Scaffold dismantling
- Transporting frame scaffold
- Transporting system scaffold
- Stocking higher scaffold bays
- Moving insulation rolls
- Moving tools and building materials
- Industrial boiler maintenance
- Interior and exterior scaffold projects
- General contractor and specialty contractor material delivery
After the scaffold is erected, other trades may also use the Maxial Track Hoist for lifting general materials, depending on the application and approved carrier. Check a video short from the LGH YouTube channel below to see the Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist in action.
Key Maxial Track Hoist Specs
LGH’s Maxial Track Hoist system is built for scaffold and material handling applications where speed, capacity, and repeat movement matter.
Key specs include:
- Lift capacity: 450 lbs.
- Lift speed: 80 ft. per minute
- Lift height: Up to 250 ft.
- Wire rope length: 250 ft. with 1/4-inch GAC or 350 ft. with 3/16-inch GAC
- Motor: 110V, 1.5 hp, single-phase, fully enclosed, fan-cooled
- Controller: 24V A/C overload sensing device, built-in voltage/amp meter, and system status indicator lights
- Power: 110V 30 amp or 220V 20 amp
- Track sections: 3’3”, 6’6”, and 9’9” lengths
- Track width: 23.5 inches
- Track weight: 3 lbs. per ft.
These specs make the Maxial Track Hoist useful for scaffold projects where crews need a consistent vertical delivery method that can move materials at production speed.

Specification sheet for the Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist rental, including the various carrier and basket options.
Carrier and Basket Options
The Maxial Track Hoist can be paired with several carrier options depending on the materials being moved.
Available carrier options include:
- Scaffold Carrier XL: 2’4” x 1’9.5” x 6’
- Scaffold Basket: 1’ x 1’1” x 6’
- Frame Scaffold Carrier: 5’4” x 1’6” x 6’
- Universal Platform: 2’6” x 1’5” x 3’
- Maxial Insulation Basket: 60” x 26.5” x 74”
These carrier options help crews match the hoist setup to the material being transported. For example, a scaffold carrier can be used for scaffold components, while the insulation basket or universal platform may be better suited for other building materials.

Spec sheet for the Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist rental, including materials necessary for system operation, such as the controller and hoist motor.
Why Use a Material Hoist for Scaffolding?
A material hoist for scaffolding can help crews move materials more efficiently and reduce the amount of manual handling required during scaffold work. On taller scaffold projects, the time and effort required to move components by hand can slow production and increase worker fatigue.
The Maxial Track Hoist is designed to deliver scaffold and materials to heights over 175 ft. and can provide continual scaffold and material delivery at 80 ft. per minute. For scaffold crews, that can help improve production during erection and dismantling while keeping material movement more organized.
A scaffolding hoist system may be useful when:
- Scaffold height makes manual material movement inefficient.
- Crews need repeat vertical material delivery.
- Scaffold components must be moved quickly.
- Space for larger lifting equipment is limited.
- Materials need to be stocked at higher scaffold bays.
- The project involves industrial boiler maintenance.
- The job requires a guided hoist system that builds with the scaffold.
Maxial Track Hoist vs. Other Beta Max Hoists
- The Beta Max Gemini Plus hoist, available for rent from LGH.
- The Beta Max Scorpio hoist, available for rent from LGH.
- The Beta Max Leo hoist, available for rent from LGH.
The Maxial Track Hoist is different from other Beta Max electric cable hoists because it is a track-based scaffold material-handling system.
Other Beta Max hoists, such as portable electric cable hoists, are typically used for lifting materials from a fixed mounting point. They are compact, portable, and useful when crews need a simple electric cable hoist for vertical material lifting.
The Maxial Track Hoist serves a more specific purpose. It is designed to attach to scaffolding and move carriers along a track. That makes it better suited for scaffold erection, dismantling, and material delivery along a scaffold structure.
In simple terms:
- Standard Beta Max electric cable hoists are portable material hoists used from a fixed mounting point.
- The Maxial Track Hoist is a scaffolding hoist system that travels on a track and uses carriers or baskets to move scaffold and building materials.
If the job involves general material lifting from a single point, another Beta Max hoist may be the better option. If the job involves repeated scaffold or material delivery up a scaffold structure, the Maxial Track Hoist may be the better fit.
Power and Setup Considerations
The Maxial Track Hoist is electrically powered and requires adequate jobsite power. Depending on the setup, the system uses 110V 30 amp or 220V 20 amp power.
Before renting or using the system, crews should confirm:
- Scaffold type and configuration
- Required lift height
- Material weight
- Carrier or basket type
- Available power
- Track layout
- Attachment points
- Jobsite access
- Material delivery schedule
- Whether standard or narrow track is required
The system is designed with mechanical and electrical overload features to help prevent attempts to lift more than the 450 lb. maximum capacity.
Narrow Track Option for Boiler Access
One of the key applications for the Maxial Track Hoist is industrial boiler maintenance. The system is engineered to fit through boiler access ports for system scaffold erection and dismantling.
A narrow track option is available for boiler access ports less than 24 inches wide. This can be useful when scaffold components need to be moved in tight industrial environments where conventional material handling equipment may not fit.
Benefits of the Maxial Track Hoist
The Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist gives scaffold crews and other trades a guided way to move materials vertically.
Key benefits include:
- 450 lb. lift capacity
- Lift height up to 250 ft.
- 80 ft. per minute lift speed
- Track-based scaffold material delivery
- Multiple basket and carrier options
- Standard and narrow track system options
- Electric operation
- No counterbalance required
- Durable lightweight design
- No tools required for installation
- Useful for scaffold erection and dismantling
- Can be used for material delivery after scaffold is erected
By moving materials quickly and consistently, the system can help crews make better use of labor and reduce the manual effort required to stock elevated work areas.
When Should You Use the Maxial Track Hoist?
The Maxial Track Hoist may be the right choice when scaffold components or building materials need to move vertically along a scaffold structure.
Consider this scaffolding hoist system when:
- Scaffold height is 50 ft. or higher.
- Materials need to be delivered repeatedly to higher scaffold bays.
- Crews are erecting or dismantling frame or system scaffold.
- The project involves industrial boiler maintenance.
- A standard material hoist is not efficient enough for the workflow.
- The job requires baskets or carriers for scaffold components.
- Available power meets the system requirements.
- The lift falls within the 450 lb. capacity.
The system is designed for material handling. It is not intended to lift personnel.
Rent the Maxial Track Hoist from LGH
LGH rents the Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist system for scaffold erection, scaffold dismantling, boiler maintenance, and construction material delivery. Our rental specialists can help review your scaffold type, lift height, material weight, carrier needs, power availability, and jobsite conditions.
Whether you need a scaffolding hoist system, construction material hoist rental, material hoist for scaffolding, electric scaffold hoist, or Beta Max hoist, LGH can help match the right equipment to your project.
Conclusion

The Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist electric scaffolding hoist system, being used inside the US Capitol building for restoration.
The Beta Max Maxial Track Hoist is a scaffolding hoist system designed to move scaffold components and building materials along a vertical track. With a 450 lb. lift capacity, 80 ft. per minute lift speed, and lift height up to 250 ft., the system helps crews deliver materials to elevated work areas quickly and consistently.
Unlike standard Beta Max electric cable hoists, the Maxial Track Hoist is built specifically for scaffold-based material handling. It uses track sections, carriers, baskets, and a guided hoist system to support scaffold erection, dismantling, and material delivery.
For help renting a Maxial Track Hoist, construction material hoist, scaffolding hoist, or electric scaffold hoist for your next project, contact LGH today or call 800-878-7305 to speak with a rental specialist.
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