Caldwell launches custom lifting beam with LGH
A new lifting beam that enables forklifts to more efficiently carry longer loads is now in service.
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| Together, Caldwell and LGH have created the Caldwell Telescoping forklift beam. |
LGH, the largest lifting and rigging rental company in North America, approached Caldwell with a challenge it saw across several customers. Together the companies created the Caldwell Telescoping Forklift Beam, now exclusively available from LGH.
“We noticed a recurring challenge in the field: customers needed a way to lift and transport longer materials like rebar bundles and piping without the overhead clearance or access for cranes,” said Chris Hyatte, product manager at LGH. “Traditional forklift attachments just weren’t cutting it in terms of reach, adaptability, or safety. We saw an opportunity to create something better—an all-in-one solution that would bridge this gap and maximize on-site efficiency.”
The Caldwell Telescoping Forklift Beam is designed for lifting applications on construction sites, industrial warehouses, or other environments requiring the lifting and placement of long or bulky materials. It improves the versatility of forklifts and enables lifts without the need for a crane. Designed for durability and adaptability, this innovative attachment provides a safer and more efficient way to lift and transport long, heavy loads.
The beam is already in use on several customer job sites, and LGH says that the response has been overwhelmingly positive.
“Customers love the versatility and how quickly they can adapt it to different lifting needs,” Hyatte added. “Many have commented on how it’s increased their material handling efficiency while keeping operations safe and streamlined.”
Key features include:
- A spread range of 12 to 20 feet, with nine 1 ft increment settings
- 10,000 lb load capacity
- Low headroom profile of just 14.7 inches
- Dual 5-ton swivel hooks and an optional center hook
- Easy adjustment using removable hitch pins
Balanced adjustments on both sides for enhanced safety
“Caldwell has been a fantastic partner throughout this project,” Hyatte said. “From the earliest design discussions to final production, their team was responsive, innovative, and genuinely interested in solving our customers’ challenges. We worked together to prototype, test, and fine-tune the beam until it met our exacting standards, and the result speaks for itself.”
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