The Machining & Welding 2000 LB 8 FT Basket Lifting Beam is a basket-style lift beam rated to 2,000 pounds at 8 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.

Pairing the right lifting equipment with proper technique keeps a shop's safety record intact. Inspect connection points regularly, respect the rated working load limit, and make sure every operator understands how the rigging is meant to be used before the first lift of the day. Small, consistent habits like these tend to matter more over time than any single piece of equipment, no matter how well it is built.

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.

Full specifications are listed below so you can confirm fit against your current rigging before it ships.

Add the Machining & Welding 2000 LB 8 FT Basket Lifting Beam to your rigging for loads that call for a basket-style pick.

Product Info:
•  Working Load Limit: 2,000 lbs
•  Beam Length: 8 ft
•  End Fittings: Two sets of hooks
•  Frame Material: Structural steel
•  Shipping Weight: 175 lbs