The Lifter

The Lifter at Work

Use roadway camera and dash monitor to spot the manhole cover or grate.

Use hand-held wireless remote to engage The Lifter.

Operate The Lifter while seated in the vehicle.

Safely, efficiently-get more done.

At the touch of the wireless remote, the magnet is lowered onto the manhole cover, then activated.

Dependable, electro-magnet technology for quick and easy removal of manhole cover or drainage grates.

Remove cover with the simple push of a button.

With optional Swing Arm, swing cover away from opening.

Replace cover with Swing Arm without moving the vehicle.

The Lifter includes a wireless remote control and a front/rear wiring harness. It is used for conventional sized covers and grates (up to approx. 300 lbs.). The Lifter uses an electro-magnet (8 amp) and fits into a 2″ hitch receiver. It can be sold with (1) a camera and monitor, (2) a swing arm, or (3) a grate attachment.
The Lifter PLUS includes a wireless remote control and a front/rear wiring harness. It’s the automated solution for larger jobs – up to approx. 600 lbs. It uses an electro-magnet (17 amp) and fits into a 2″ hitch receiver. It can be sold with (1) a camera and monitor, (2) a swing arm, or (3) a grate attachment. Compare to The Lifter for detailed specifications.

The Grate Attachment allows The Lifter and The Lifter PLUS to remove stormwater collection gates and large electric vault ceiling grates.
The Swing Arm attachment for The Lifter/The Lifter PLUS allows the operator to safely swing the cover/grate away from the opening and replace it without moving the vehicle.
The Folding Swing Arm attachment for The Lifter/The Lifter PLUS can be used on front or the rear, with a 2″ receiver or slide mounting bracket. To determine appropriate Swing Arm attachment, review Swing Arm options.
Both The Lifter and The Lifter PLUS have the Camera Monitor option. This arrangement allows the easy-to-complete removal of manhole covers and grates all from the inside of the truck cabin. The monitor is a 5.6″ diagonal, color-LCD flat screen.