The Machining & Welding 1000 LB 16 FT Basket Lifting Beam offers 16 feet of length and 1,000 pounds of capacity, set up for basket-style rigging.

The two sets of hooks let you rig a basket hitch around the load, which distributes weight across four legs rather than a single center pick.

Steel construction and dual hook sets keep the rigging geometry consistent, load after load.

This beam is purpose built for basket rigging, saving the setup time of improvising a basket hitch from a standard straight beam.

Equipment like this shows up across a wide range of industries, from steel fabrication and machine shops to warehousing, construction, and vehicle service centers. Anywhere crews need to move a load overhead in a controlled, repeatable way, a purpose-built lift beam or crane keeps the job safer and faster than improvised rigging. Once a facility standardizes on the right lifting equipment for its typical loads, operators spend less time rigging and more time actually getting work done.

Before putting any lifting equipment into service, verify it matches your hoist or crane setup and confirm the rated capacity covers your heaviest expected load with margin to spare. Routine inspection of welds, pins, and connection hardware helps catch wear before it becomes a safety issue. Keep a simple inspection log if your facility does not already have one, since tracking wear over time makes it easier to plan replacement before a part actually fails in use.

Durability matters as much as initial capacity when choosing rigging equipment, since hardware that wears unevenly or corrodes quickly ends up costing more over its service life. Choosing components built to recognized manufacturing standards is one of the simplest ways to avoid that added cost down the road.

The specifications below cover everything you need to check compatibility with your equipment.

The Machining & Welding 1000 LB 16 FT Basket Lifting Beam is ready to rig a secure basket hitch on your next pick.

Product Info:
•  Working Load Limit: 1,000 lbs
•  Beam Length: 16 ft
•  End Fittings: Two sets of hooks
•  Frame Material: Structural steel
•  Shipping Weight: 315 lbs