The Machining & Welding 17000 LB Load Hooks is a load hook rated to 17,000 pounds, sold and rated as a pair.

Used as a pair, these hooks connect on either side of a load, spreading the pick across two points instead of a single center hook.

Steel construction throughout gives each hook the strength to handle its share of the load through repeated use.

Distributing the load across two hooks reduces stress on any single point of connection during the lift.

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.

Order the Machining & Welding 17000 LB Load Hooks rated to 17,000 pounds as a matched pair.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 17,000 lbs
•  Type: Load
•  Sold As: Pair, rated as pair
•  Shipping Weight: 16 lbs