The Machining & Welding 10000 LB 16 FT Basket Lifting Beam is a basket-style lift beam rated to 10,000 pounds at 16 feet, built with two sets of hooks for a four-point pick.

Basket hitches spread the load across more sling legs, which can reduce individual sling tension compared to a single-point lift of the same weight.

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

Distributing the load across four sling legs instead of two can reduce stress on individual slings.

From production floors to rail yards to municipal utility crews, this style of equipment gets used wherever a load needs to move safely between two points. Standardizing on purpose-built lifting equipment also makes training new operators easier, since the rigging setup stays consistent from lift to lift instead of changing based on whatever hardware happens to be nearby.

Good lifting practice starts before the load ever leaves the ground: confirm the working load limit fits the job, check that all hardware is in good condition, and keep the load centered to avoid uneven strain on the rigging. These habits matter as much as the equipment itself, and they cost nothing beyond a few extra minutes of attention before each pick, which is a fair trade for a safer shop floor.

Well-built rigging hardware holds its rated capacity through years of regular use, provided it is inspected and stored properly between jobs. A dry, organized storage area away from corrosive chemicals or extreme temperature swings goes a long way toward extending the service life of steel components.

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

The Machining & Welding 10000 LB 16 FT Basket Lifting Beam is ready to rig a secure basket hitch on your next pick.

Product Info:
•  Working Load Limit: 10,000 lbs
•  Beam Length: 16 ft
•  End Fittings: Two sets of hooks
•  Frame Material: Structural steel
•  Shipping Weight: 1090 lbs