Description
1998 Lift Systems 48A Hydraulic Gantry System – 800 Ton Capacity
This 1998 Lift Systems 48A Hydraulic Gantry System is a proven heavy lifting solution designed for industrial plant maintenance, transformer installation, bridge construction, petrochemical projects, heavy machinery moves, and other demanding rigging applications. Built by Lift Systems, one of the most respected names in hydraulic gantry technology, this system is known for its precision synchronization, exceptional reliability, and rugged performance in the field.
Configured for a maximum lifting capacity of 800 tons (4-point configuration), this system features four hydraulic lifting towers with electronic leveling, double-acting hydraulic cylinders with safety holding valves, diesel-powered hydraulic power units, and a complete runway system for safe, controlled load movement. The equipment has been professionally maintained and stored indoors since its last service, making it a great opportunity for contractors to expand their heavy-lift capabilities without purchasing new equipment.
The gantry was professionally inspected and operationally certified in April 2026, and completed a 150-ton operational load test during the inspection. Service records are available upon request.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Lift Systems
- Model: 48A Hydraulic Gantry
- Year: 1998
- Maximum Capacity: 800 Tons (4-point configuration)
- Maximum Lift Height: 8,350 mm
- Lift Beam Length: 9,300 mm
- Runway Length: Approximately 18 meters
- Electronic Leveling System
- Double-Acting Hydraulic Cylinders with Safety Holding Valves
- Diesel Hydraulic Power Units
Equipment Included
- (4) Lift Systems Model 48A hydraulic gantry lift units
- (2) Diesel hydraulic power packs (approximately 400-gallon / 1,514-liter fuel capacity each)
- (2) Pin-on drive units with propel cylinders
- Approximately 36 meters of track sections
- Electronic leveling system
- (2) Lift beams (9,300 mm)
- (2) Lift buckles
- D-rings and side shifts
- Connect tubes
- Manual height indicator
- Readout display
- Height sensors
- Measuring tapes
- Clamps
- (2) Large clamp plates
- Header bolts
- Complete cable set
- Aluminum storage boxes (2 per power unit)
- Standard operating accessories
Not Included
- Operation and maintenance manual
- Water level
- 63 Amp E-cable
- Lifting steel slings
Condition
- Good operating condition
- Last maintenance performed November 15, 2025
- Stored since last maintenance
- Available for inspection by appointment
- Service records available upon request
Whether you’re performing heavy industrial lifting, transformer replacement, refinery maintenance, bridge construction, shipyard work, or modular construction, this Lift Systems 48A hydraulic gantry delivers the capacity and reliability demanded by today’s heavy lift professionals. Purchasing a quality used gantry like this can provide significant savings over the cost of a new system while offering the proven performance Lift Systems equipment is known for worldwide.
