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Multi kerb lifter with lifting eye and two-person carry handles

Multi Kerb Lifter

Dual-purpose mechanical grab for machine-assisted and two-person manual kerb handling

  • 250kg Safe Working Load
  • 50mm to 540mm adjustable opening
  • Machine lifting or two-person carrying
  • Protective rubber-lined clamping jaws
  • Rapid nationwide delivery from stock

Our multi kerb lifter is a versatile mechanical clamp for lifting, moving and laying concrete kerbs, steps and edging stones. Built with a central lifting eye and two-person carry handles, it works either suspended from an excavator or carried by hand in tight spaces.

Typical Applications

  • Road kerbing
  • Excavator kerb lifting and placement
  • Precast steps
  • Highway footpaths and cycleways
  • Edging stones
  • Confined sites where machines cannot track

Key Features and Benefits

Standard concrete kerbs weigh between 50kg and 90kg, making repetitive manual lifting a major hazard. SEL's multi kerb lifter provides two straightforward working modes to match the job and satisfy UK manual handling regulations (MHOR).

For long road runs, contractors can suspend this multi kerb lifter from an excavator, backhoe or telehandler using a single-leg chain sling. Machine lifting removes physical strain and speeds up installation. For tight footpaths, pedestrian areas or trenches near live services where diggers cannot track, two groundworkers can carry and bed kerbs using the outer handles.

Operating on a purely mechanical gravity scissor action, our multi kerb lifter requires no hydraulics or site power. As vertical tension is applied, the scissor linkage draws inward, using the kerb's own weight to clamp securely. Replaceable vulcanised rubber pads protect concrete and natural stone faces from chips, spalling or marks during placement.

How It Works

  1. Attach or position: Sling this multi kerb lifter from an excavator hook via the central lifting eye or position two workers at the carry handles.
  2. Adjust jaw width: Set the scissor opening to match the stone width between 50mm and 540mm.
  3. Lift and place: Lower over the stone and lift vertically. The scissor jaws grip automatically. Once bedded in position, releasing tension lets the clamp open cleanly.

Multi Kerb Lifter: Common Questions

What is a multi kerb lifter used for?
A multi kerb lifter is used for lifting, moving and laying precast concrete kerbs, edging stones and steps. Built for dual-mode operation, it allows site teams to place kerbs either mechanically from an excavator or by hand using two-person carrying handles.
Can a multi kerb lifter be operated by both machine and hand?
Yes, a multi kerb lifter can be operated by both machine and hand. The unit has a central lifting eye for chains and excavator hooks, alongside two carry handles that let two groundworkers lift and bed kerbs in tight spaces.
What is the Safe Working Load (SWL) of the multi kerb lifter?
The Safe Working Load (SWL) of the multi kerb lifter is 250kg. This easily handles standard precast concrete kerb profiles (such as HB1, HB2 and HB3 kerbs weighing 50kg to 90kg) along with radius kerbs, channels and precast steps.
What is the opening width range of the multi kerb lifter?
The opening width range of the multi kerb lifter is 50mm to 540mm. This clamping range accommodates narrow path edgings up to wide commercial kerbs, slabs and precast steps.
How does the multi kerb lifter grip kerb stones securely?
The multi kerb lifter grips kerb stones using a mechanical scissor action with replaceable rubber jaws. As lifting tension is applied, the scissor arms draw inward under the load's weight to clamp the stone securely without marking the concrete face.
Do multi kerb lifters comply with UK manual handling and LOLER regulations?
Yes, multi kerb lifters comply with UK manual handling and LOLER regulations. Using SEL's multi kerb lifter on an excavator removes hazardous manual lifting under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR), while the marked Safe Working Load and certified lifting eye satisfy LOLER 1998 standards for lifting accessories.
What machinery can be used to suspend a multi kerb lifter?
Any site machinery with a rated lifting point can suspend a multi kerb lifter, including mini-excavators, backhoes, telehandlers and cranes. The host machine only needs to cover the combined weight of the kerb and the 18kg lifter.

Buy or Hire Multi Kerb Lifters

Site Equipment Limited supplies multi kerb lifters for hire and sale with rapid delivery from our depots in Bristol, Cardiff and London. Every unit is inspected, certified and ready for immediate site work. Contact SEL for advice, current stock and a fast quote.

Technical Specifications

Multi Kerb Lifter Specifications
Safe Working Load (SWL)250 kg
Opening Range50 mm – 540 mm
Inside Height130 mm
Unladen Weight18 kg

All lifting equipment supplied by SEL is fully certified and inspected under LOLER regulations before dispatch.

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