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Portable material lifts for awnings, HVAC, pergolas and lighter beam work.

Compare our portable material lifts by the load, lift height, machine weight and power type. Choose electric lifting for controlled overhead placement, or a manual 400 lb material lift for beams and suspended loads.

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Site Handling CM520 portable electric lifter

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What are you lifting?

Awnings & pergolas

Lift and hold components at installation height without manually carrying the load overhead.

HVAC & AC units

Choose a compact electric lift for placement work or a manual lifter with included attachments for heavier materials.

Beams & structural

For lighter beam and suspended-load work, start with the BD2-S jib hook and pipe cradle configuration.

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Three machines. Compare them on the same four numbers.

Site Handling CM340 portable electric lifter with load bar, full machine view

ElectricCM340 shown

CM Series — One machine, two heights

The compact electric lift for awnings, pergolas, mini-splits and interior work. Pick the height you need: 11 ft for cassette awnings and access-restricted interiors, 16 ft for pergolas and larger shade structures.

	CM340	CM520
Lift capacity	287 lb at 9 ft 10 in	309 lb at 9 ft 10 in
Max lift height	11 ft / 3.35 m	16 ft 3 in / 4.95 m
Machine weight	46 lb / 21 kg	84 lb / 38 kg
Power	110 V variable-speed electric with manual backup

Best for: Awnings, pergolas, mini-splits and access-restricted interior work

CM340 11 ftCM520 16 ft 3 in

Site Handling CA400 Super Lifter with platform attachment, full machine view

Electric

CA400 Super Lifter — Two attachment options

One electric lift that works with a platform for supported materials or a four-cup glass cradle for glass placement. At 146 lb it is the machine that goes where a heavier lift will not.

Lift capacity: 330 lb platform · 264 lb glass cradle
Max lift height: 13 ft / 3.96 m
Machine weight: 146 lb / 66 kg
Power: 110 V variable-speed electric with manual backup

Best for: Mirror, partition and storefront glass, HVAC units, garage-door sections and awning components

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Manual

BD2-S — 400 lb manual material lifter

The 400 lb manual material lifter for heavier supplies, mechanical work, lighter beam work and suspended loads, using the included forks, pipe cradle and jib crane hook.

Lift capacity: 400 lb / 180 kg
Max lift height: 13 ft / 3.96 m
Machine weight: 130 lb / 60 kg
Power: Manual hand-crank with automatic brake

Best for: Supplies, HVAC units, pipe runs, lighter beams and suspended loads

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Awnings & pergolas

Portable lifts for awnings, pergolas and overhead placement

Choose by installation height and load. The CM340 is the 46 lb option for cassette awnings and access-restricted lower installs. The CM520 reaches 16 ft for pergolas and larger shade structures. For supported components, the CA400 platform is rated to 330 lb.

CM340287 lb / 130 kg at 9 ft 10 in; 265 lb / 120 kg at 11 ft · 11 ft / 3.35 m CM520309 lb / 140 kg at 9 ft 10 in; 198 lb / 90 kg at 16 ft · 16 ft 3 in / 4.95 m CA400 Super Lifter330 lb / 150 kg platform · 13 ft / 3.96 m

Need an awning or pergola lift? Tell us the load and the installation height.

HVAC & AC units

Portable lifts for HVAC units, unit heaters, condensers and overhead placement

Start with the unit weight, the required lift height and how the load will be supported. The CA400 has a 330 lb platform and a 13 ft maximum lift height. For heavier supplies, the BD2-S is rated to 400 lb, reaches 13 ft, and includes forks, a pipe cradle and a jib crane hook.

CA400 Super Lifter raising an air conditioning condenser to a wall mount, operated by one person — CA400 Super Lifter — 330 lb platform · 13 ft · electric

BD2-S manual material lifter with fork attachment — BD2-S — 400 lb · 13 ft · manual · forks, pipe cradle and jib hook included

Placing an HVAC unit, unit heater or condenser? Tell us the unit weight and the lift height.

Beams & structural

400 lb portable lift for lighter beams and suspended loads

The BD2-S is a manual material lifter rated to 400 lb with a 13 ft maximum lift height. It includes forks, a pipe cradle and a jib crane hook for lighter beam and suspended-load work. Four swivel casters let it move sideways as well as fore-and-aft in a tight space.

BD2-S400 lb / 180 kg · 13 ft / 3.96 m

Lifting a lighter beam or suspended load? Tell us the beam weight and the required height.

Need help matching a lift to your job?

Tell us what you are lifting, the approximate weight, and the installation height. We will point you to the right machine and configuration.

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Machine	Lift capacity	Max lift height	Machine weight	Power	Best use	Full specs
CM340	287 lb / 130 kg at 9 ft 10 in; 265 lb / 120 kg at 11 ft	11 ft / 3.35 m	46 lb / 21 kg	Electric	Awnings, mini-splits and access-restricted interior work	View →
CM520	309 lb / 140 kg at 9 ft 10 in; 198 lb / 90 kg at 16 ft	16 ft 3 in / 4.95 m	84 lb / 38 kg	Electric	Pergolas, larger shade structures and higher overhead placement	View →
CA400 Super Lifter	330 lb / 150 kg platform · 264 lb / 120 kg glass cradle	13 ft / 3.96 m	146 lb / 66 kg	Electric	Mirror, partition and storefront glass, HVAC units, garage-door sections and awning components	View →
BD2-S	400 lb / 180 kg	13 ft / 3.96 m	130 lb / 60 kg	Manual	Supplies, HVAC units, pipe runs, lighter beams and suspended loads	View →