Lifting Service for Heavy & Awkward Items

What Is a Skoots / Skates Moving System?

Skoots (or skates) are portable moving systems that use hydraulics to lift loads of up to 5 tonnes off the ground and onto casters. Once raised, the load can be manoeuvred in any direction with full stability, as the item is strapped securely to the system.

Four swivelling casters and hydraulic jacks allow for accurate positioning and easy movement, even across challenging terrains.

Benefits of Skoots Moving Systems

• Safe and precise movement
• 100% of the weight lifted by hydraulics
• Secure manoeuvrability
• 360° rotation
• Four-way directional locks
• Easy to transport between sites

Case Study: Relocating 1 Tonne Boilers

Specialist Lifting Solutions played a vital role in the relocation of two 1 tonne boilers at a shopping park in Reading for CDS Service Group Ltd.

• Each boiler was constructed from 6 mm solid steel and weighed over 1200 kg
• Relocated safely from the first floor to ground level
• Demonstrated capability to cross varied terrain
• All health & safety regulations fully complied with
• RAMS documentation provided, reassuring the client throughout

Accreditations & Approvals

We are recognised and approved by Stanley Handling, the UK’s main distributor of the Powermate powered stair climber and stair walker.

Our Capabilities

• Move items up to 700 kg up or down stairs with Powermate equipment
• Heavy lifting of items up to 5000 kg
• Full health & safety compliance with detailed risk assessments and method statements
• Even the largest loads can often be handled by a single operator using stair climbers
• Fully insured to lift and relocate your items wherever needed
• All employees trained and experienced to handle complex logistical challenges

Service Areas

Based in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, we provide nationwide heavy lifting and specialist handling services, including:

• Swindon, Cirencester, Stroud, Tetbury, Nailsworth, Malmesbury
• Oxford, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol, Bath
• Chippenham, Corsham, Trowbridge, Devizes
• Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull
• Reading, Wokingham, Guildford, Surrey
• London & Greater London (including Uxbridge, Finchley, Croydon)
• Cardiff
• Newbury, Maidenhead, Yate
• Wiltshire, Somerset, Buckinghamshire