The Machining & Welding 10000 LB 20 FT Basket Lifting Beam is a basket-style lift beam rated to 10,000 pounds at 20 feet, built with two sets of hooks for a four-point pick.

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.

The beam is fabricated from structural steel with hooks positioned at each end, engineered to carry the full working load limit through a basket configuration.

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

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.

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.

Rigging hardware like this sees repeated use, so look for equipment that is properly rated, clearly marked, and traceable to a manufacturer that stands behind its specifications. Keeping documentation on hand for each piece of equipment also makes routine inspections and any future certification requirements easier to manage.

The full spec sheet is below, covering capacity, dimensions, and construction details at a glance.

Add the Machining & Welding 10000 LB 20 FT Basket Lifting Beam to your rigging for loads that call for a basket-style pick.

Product Info:
•  Working Load Limit: 10,000 lbs
•  Beam Length: 20 ft
•  End Fittings: Two sets of hooks
•  Frame Material: Structural steel
•  Shipping Weight: 1395 lbs