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Beta Max Leo Hoist: High-Lift Electric Cable Hoist from LGH The Beta Max Leo Hoist is a high-lift electric cable hoist designed for material lifting applications where speed, height, and flexible mounting options matter. As one of the larger Beta Max hoist options available from LGH, the Leo family gives crews a compact way to […]

Building Stronger Bridges: The Top Five Pieces of Equipment for Bridge Work As spring approaches, the short break from road work is officially over. The weather getting colder brings the need for road repair and, more specifically, repair to bridges that have taken a beating over the potentially harsh winter weather. In honor of that, […]

Hydraulic Accessories for Lifting, Jacking, and Load Control Hydraulic accessories help complete a lifting or jacking setup by connecting, controlling, monitoring, and supporting hydraulic equipment. Common hydraulic accessories include hydraulic pumps, hoses, manifolds, pressure gauges, valves, base plates, and hydraulic oil. When working with hydraulic cylinders or rams, the main considerations are usually capacity, stroke, […]

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 […]

With any project, the goal is to complete the lift or move safely and efficiently. Proper rigging training for your crew is an important step in ensuring the project goes off without any complications. Below are just a few do’s and don’ts for safe rigging practices. Do: Ensure all staff that are involved in the […]

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 […]

End-of-Year Message from the LGH Executive Team Editor’s Note: This article is part of LGH’s company history archive. Originally published at the end of 2022, it reflects on LGH’s growth, hub expansion, team resilience, and goals heading into 2023. There’s much to be proud of when reflecting on the past year, and we’d like to […]

Portable Material Lift Equipment: Where to Start A portable material lift gives crews a practical way to raise, position, and support materials when larger equipment is not the right fit. Whether the job involves ductwork, sheetrock, ceiling panels, pipe, HVAC components, electrical fixtures, or heavier construction materials, the right lift can help crews place materials […]