Lifting and Moving Equipment for Heavy Machinery
Specialist Equipment for Moving and Installing Machinery
Sparrow Installation Services moves, positions and installs heavy machinery using our own fleet of specialist lifting and moving equipment. From hydraulic gantries to machine skates, we place heavy plant precisely and safely, even in low-headroom factories and tight access.
Our equipment is operated by directly employed, fully trained engineers, so the same team plans the move and carries it out. We are based in Bristol and work across the South West and nationwide.
Our Lifting and Moving Equipment
Hydraulic Gantry Systems
Modular hydraulic gantries lift and place heavy machinery where headroom or access rules out other methods. Ideal for indoor lifts and confined production areas.
Machine Skates and Air Skates
Load-moving skates and air skates let us slide heavy machines across factory floors and into position with millimetre control, protecting both the machine and the building.
Jacking, Toe Jacks and Versalifts
Climbing jacks, toe jacks and Versalifts raise, lower and manoeuvre heavy plant in stages, including narrow aisle and high reach handling where standard forklifts cannot work.
How We Match Equipment to Your Move
- Site survey: we assess the machine, the route, floor loadings and access.
- Method statement: we select the right gantry, skates or jacking setup and plan the lift.
- Execution: our engineers move and position the machinery with the chosen equipment.
- Set down and check: we level, align and hand back ready for connection.
Equipment & Capability
Our specialist kit includes:
- Modular hydraulic gantry systems
- Load-moving skates and air skates
- Climbing jacks, toe jacks and hydraulic jacking systems
- Versalifts and narrow aisle forklifts
- Spreader beams and rigging gear
- Low loaders and plant trailers for site to site moves
Industries We Serve
We supply the equipment and expertise to move and install machinery for:
- Manufacturing and engineering
- Aerospace and defence
- Food, beverage and pharmaceutical production
- Print, packaging and automotive
Why Choose Sparrow Installation Services
- Directly employed, fully trained engineers, not subcontracted labour
- Our own fleet of gantries, skates and jacking equipment
- One team plans and carries out the move
- Experienced in tight access, low headroom and live production environments
Recent Machinery Moves and Installations
Recent work includes gantry lifting machine tools into low headroom units, skating production lines into position, and jacking and aligning presses ready for commissioning across the South West and beyond.
Lifting And Moving Equipment FAQs
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