The Machining & Welding 4000 LB 8 FT Basket Lifting Beam is a basket-style lift beam rated to 4,000 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.

A fixed length steel beam keeps this design simple, with hooks ready to accept slings without additional hardware.

A basket hitch is often the safer choice for loads that could roll, shift, or slide out of a straight vertical sling.

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.

As with any lifting equipment, never exceed the rated working load limit, and inspect slings, hooks, shackles, and connection points before every use. Confirm compatibility with your hoist, crane, or trolley system before placing an order, and follow your facility's rigging and lockout procedures for every lift. A few minutes spent checking hardware condition and load balance up front is far cheaper than dealing with a dropped or shifted load later, and it keeps your team's daily routine consistent from one job to the next.

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.

The Machining & Welding 4000 LB 8 FT Basket Lifting Beam is ready to rig a secure basket hitch on your next pick.

Product Info:
•  Working Load Limit: 4,000 lbs
•  Beam Length: 8 ft
•  End Fittings: Two sets of hooks
•  Frame Material: Structural steel
•  Shipping Weight: 210 lbs