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Porta-Lifter "MHL"
PORTA -LIFTER “MHL”
Rapid assembly, easy lifting operation with unique four point lift hydraulic version for larger covers.


REID Lifting’s MHL (manhole lifter) range of innovative, lightweight, portable manhole lifting systems enable workers to quickly and safely lift heavy manhole covers while complying with Manual Handling Regulations. Manufactured from high tensile alloy they come complete with a hydraulic lift mechanism to minimise manual effort. Each unit has a unique lift bar arrangement, which makes it ideal for lifting both large and split cover designs in a single operation. Each unit is suitable for 2 and 4 point lifting, with 4 standard keys supplied. Designed by REID to eliminate workforce crush injuries, reduce operator effort during use and speed up the lifting time, the units are quickly assembled and easily transported in an estate car or van and used by just one person the MHL is an ideal manhole lifter.

REID PORTA-LIFTER “SNAPPER”

The REID “SNAPPER” manhole lifter is designed by REID for rapid assembly and swift operation for manhole covers up to 200 kg while being lightweight and easy to transport. Packing down to 1200mm x 250mm x 300mm width it has a fully assembled weight of just 22kg. The unique lift bar locks onto even those large and awkward split bolted covers for lifting in a single operation.
  • Snapper - Low cost, simple design, assembly and operation
  • No moving parts, no hydraulics, no screw jacks, no fuss
  • Easily assembled and operated by just one person
  • Lightweight and easily fits into an estate car or van for easy transportation and storage

PORTA-LIFTER
Systems
Cover weight
limit Kg
Wheel span
mm
Key Centres
Min/Max mm
Assembled
Weight Kg
SNAPPER 200 22
MHL925 300 925 200/800 22
MHL1250 300 1250 200/110 23
MHL1600 300 1600 200/1475 24
Porta-Lifter "Snapper"
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The Facts:
  • Lightweight and easily transported & stored (packs down to 1200mm x 250mm x 300mm) and weighs approximately 22kg fully assembled
  • Hydraulic units with a unique 4 point lifting frame and key set.
  • Meets HSE regulations on manual lifting
  • Easy one man operation, safely
  • Quick and safe removal of awkward covers
  • Frame lifting keys supplied
  • Quick assembly on site
  • Proven heavy duty hydraulic lift mechanism
  • Corrosion resistant alloy frame
  • Full spares and engineering back-up
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