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LGH Case Studies

Every LGH case study showcases real-world problem-solving, precision, and performance. From sliding a 536-ton steel bridge into place to lifting turbine generators and positioning priceless museum artifacts, our team thrives on complex challenges. These stories highlight the creativity, equipment, and expertise behind some of North America’s most demanding lifting and rigging projects.

Explore each LGH case study to see how we help customers overcome constraints like low headroom, tight timelines, heavy loads, and unique site conditions—with safe, certified, and custom-engineered solutions.

people move pizza oven using LGH air skates at retirement community

Case Study: How Air Skates Moved a 3,600-lb Pizza Oven into a Hard-to-Reach Kitchen

Air Skate Rental Case Study: Installing a 3,600-lb Pizza Oven Without a Crane or Lift LGH Equipment Rented: (4) Air...

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Hydraulic Cylinders-Rams pull testing

Case Study: Monopole Reinforcement Project Puts Hydraulic Rams to the Test

Monopole Reinforcement Project Called For Hydraulic Rams LGH Equipment Rented: 100T Hydraulic Rams – Single Acting / Spring Return /...

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Wilkerson Crane data center overhaul Kansas City

Case Study: Rigging Solutions for Data Center Overhaul

Data Center Overhaul: Rigging a Generator Installation LGH Equipment Rented:  Mod 24 Spreader Bars  Mod 50 Spreader Bars  31,000 lbs. 20’...

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An aluminum gantry crane on pneumatic casters, being pushed across a snowy roof top

Case Study: A Snowy Rooftop RTU Challenge For HVAC Team

Rooftop RTU Replacement with Limited Crane Access LGH Equipment Rented: 2T Aluminum Gantry Crane (2) 1t Beam Push Trolleys (2)...

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Case Study: Raising the Stage at Washington Pavilion

Precision Lifts in a Live Theater LGH Equipment Rented: (6) Enerpac 110T Cube jacks Introduction Renovating a performance venue is...

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A heavy duty generator removal and installation aboard a ship, using hoists from LGH.

Case Study: Precision Rigging for Generator Replacement

Safe and Precise Lifting With Limited Space, Low Headroom, and High Stakes LGH Equipment Used 5 Ton Hand Chain Hoist...

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Case Study: Precision Rigging in Tight Spaces

How LGH’s Hydraulic Gantries Helped Overcome Extreme Clearance Challenges LGH EQUIPMENT USED: 20-Ton Hydraulic Gantry Introduction A Midwest refinery recently...

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Case Study: “Groundbreaking” Rigging at Penn State

Revolutionizing Heavy Lifting with Air Chain Hoists LGH EQUIPMENT USED: 20-ton air chain hoist INTRODUCTION Before students returned to Penn...

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LGH - LucentHD case study, Vancouver Canucks Rogers Arena arena lift

Case Study: How LGH Helped LucentHD Lift Canucks’ Arena Display

Case Study: How LGH Helped LucentHD Lift Canucks’ Arena Display LGH EQUIPMENT USED: Digital Load Links Round Slings Shackles Before...

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Hydra-Slide moving a booster fan at the Oologah Power Plant for an LGH case study.

Moving a 60,000-lb Booster Fan with Hydra-Slide

Sliding a 60,000-lb Booster Fan Motor with the Hydra-Slide System Equipment Rented: Hydra-Slide HT-500 Skidding System Introduction At the Oologah...

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