The Machining & Welding 2500 LB 36 IN Material Basket is a 2,500 pound capacity material basket sized at 36 in, configured as standard.

Rigging attaches to the basket's lift points, letting a crane or hoist move the loaded basket between work areas, storage, and disposal points.

Steel construction throughout keeps the basket durable under repeated loading, dumping, and handling.

Material baskets like this are rated for material handling only, which is worth keeping in mind before every 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.

Equipment that sees daily use benefits from a quick visual check every time it comes out of storage, not just during scheduled inspections. Catching a small issue, like surface corrosion or a bent component, before it becomes a larger problem keeps rigging hardware safe and in service longer.

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

Order the Machining & Welding 2500 LB 36 IN Material Basket rated to 2,500 pounds for your next material handling job.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 2,500 lbs
•  Size: 36 in
•  Configuration: Standard
•  Rated For: Material handling only, not for personnel lifting
•  Shipping Weight: 320 lbs