When it comes to lifting heavy loads, it is very important that you use the right equipment to do so. It may be that you work in a job where you are constantly having to take responsibility for moving and lifting heavy loads or it could be that you have had a one off task come up to help orchestrate moving a large piece of equipment or machinery. Whatever the task, safety is of the upmost importance along with protecting the equipment that you have been tasked to move. The first thing you need to do is consider how far it needs to be moved and if there are any special requirements such as it needs to be kept upright or cannot be unplugged for a long period of time. Next you need to consider the weight and size of the load. Some items may require a trolley to be moved from one location to another others may require an overhead crane.
Once you have the exact dimensions, weight, special instructions and new location for the equipment you can then start to look at what to use to move it. If you have limited knowledge in this area then you may wish to contact a material handling company who will often be able to advise you on what it is you will need. They can talk you through the different weight restrictions and what you will need in order to ensure that the move is done as safely as possible.
If you only need to use the equipment rarely then you may deicide to hire it instead of buy it. Purchasing heavy duty lifting equipment is often not cheap and it is likely to also take up a lot of space. Hiring equipment takes all the hassle out and although it is not the cheapest way to do it, it does mean that you can use it as and when you need without having to worry about servicing and repair costs. You may even decide to hire a company to carry out the move for you as they will not only have all the relevant equipment that is needed but also the staff trained to use it. This can take a lot of the hassle and worry out of moving large machinery. Be sure to use a reputable firm that has insurance to cover them should they cause any damage to the machinery / equipment or injury a person or other property. and often also means that their insurance covers .