The Machining & Welding 3200 LB 8.25 IN Manhole Key is built to lift manhole covers, rated to 3,200 pounds and sized for 8.25 inch pick holes.

The key engages the pick holes in a manhole cover, letting one or two workers lift and shift the cover without prying or lifting it by hand.

The tool is manufactured to a consistent size and capacity, keeping it interchangeable with others rated for the same cover style.

This is standard equipment for any crew that services underground utilities, and keeping the right size on the truck avoids delays in the field.

This type of lifting equipment is common in facilities that move machinery, structural steel, crates, or bulky components as part of daily operations. Rather than treating each lift as a one-off problem, a dedicated piece of equipment turns it into a routine, repeatable task that any trained operator can complete quickly and safely.

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.

Properly rated hardware, stored and maintained correctly, tends to outlast the equipment it gets paired with. Building a simple habit of checking condition before each use costs very little time and pays off in fewer surprises when a piece of rigging hardware is actually under load.

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

The Machining & Welding 3200 LB 8.25 IN Manhole Key is ready to make manhole cover access faster and safer.

Product Info:
•  Capacity: 3,200 lbs
•  Size: 8.25 in
•  Shipping Weight: 5 lbs