Lift Systems launches largest-ever self-contained gantry

26 March 2008

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Lift Systems has launched its largest-ever hydraulic extending gantry system that is self-contained. The Model 4240SCTI, which has a lifting capacity of 240 US ton (218t) with four legs.

It already has five orders for the gantry, which launched in January. The cylinders have a maximum reach of 8.2m (27ft), which allows the gantry to pick up printing presses and moulds, which are not heavy, but are tall. Lift Systems has also launched a 27t (30 US ton) mobile yard crane, the Mobilift, and a 1,000 US ton (900t) power tower. The company is planning to consolidate manufacturing facilities by moving to a new facility in East Moline, Illinois in June.


Lift Systems Model 4240 SCTI hydraulic extending gantry with self-contained hydraulics Lift Systems Model 4240 SCTI hydraulic extending gantry with self-contained hydraulics