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Caterpillar skates hire
Everything you need to know about Caterpillar skates hire
Overview
Caterpillar Skates Hire — Heavy Machinery Moving in Britain
The heavy-duty caterpillar skates rated at 20 tonne and 30 tonne for moving large machinery and structural loads on smooth hard surfaces provides a reliable solution for relocating presses and machine tools, moving transformers and switchgear, shifting heavy safes and industrial plant across workshop floors. Each unit features forged steel load plate with linked steel roller crawlers, low-friction roller bearings, steel connecting bars for paired skate use designed for long-term reliability in British conditions, making this hire ideal for both commercial and residential applications throughout the United Kingdom.
Construction and Design
- Linked roller crawlers distribute 20T or 30T across the floor contact patch
- Hardened steel rollers turn in sequence like a track for straight-line movement
- Connecting bars keep paired skates aligned under long loads
- Low profile fits beneath machinery with minimal jacking height
- Steel construction withstands point loads from machine feet and sole plates
- Suitable for level concrete and steel plate surfaces common in British industry
Safety Standards
- Floor must be clean, level and rated for point loads—no cracks or expansion joints at skate path
- Jack load onto skates using hydraulic toe jacks—never drop loads
- Guide load with push bars—do not stand in roll path
- Speed must be controlled; no sudden starts on inclined floors
- Calculate combined weight including skates when planning move
Available in 20T to 30T to suit your project requirements. Select the option you need and hire online with delivery and collection included. No trade account needed.
Perfect for machinery movers, industrial relocation specialists, manufacturing plant engineers, data centre installers, printing industry fitters who require reliable, safe and efficient equipment for their projects across the United Kingdom.
General Specification
Technical Specifications
Built with forged steel load plate with linked steel roller crawlers, low-friction roller bearings, steel connecting bars for paired skate use ensuring maximum reliability for UK hire projects. The design incorporates proven engineering principles for maximum stability and safety during operation in British work environments.
Construction Features
- Linked roller crawlers distribute 20T or 30T across the floor contact patch
- Hardened steel rollers turn in sequence like a track for straight-line movement
- Connecting bars keep paired skates aligned under long loads
- Low profile fits beneath machinery with minimal jacking height
- Steel construction withstands point loads from machine feet and sole plates
- Suitable for level concrete and steel plate surfaces common in British industry
Safety Standards
- Floor must be clean, level and rated for point loads—no cracks or expansion joints at skate path
- Jack load onto skates using hydraulic toe jacks—never drop loads
- Guide load with push bars—do not stand in roll path
- Speed must be controlled; no sudden starts on inclined floors
- Calculate combined weight including skates when planning move
General
- Product: Caterpillar skates
- Category: Moving & shifting — Moving
- Available sizes: 20T to 30T
- Delivery: UK-wide kerbside delivery
- Hire includes delivery, collection, Hire Shield and VAT
Key Features
Product Features
Designed with the professional user in mind, the caterpillar skates range delivers reliable performance for projects across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- 30T capacity moves large printing presses without disassembly
- Caterpillar action steers straight better than single-roller skates on long loads
- Essential kit for British factory relocation and machine tool installation
- Pairs with hired toe jacks for complete move solution
- Reusable alternative to hiring specialist rigging crews for straightforward floor moves
Applications
- Machine tool relocation in Midlands manufacturing plants
- Printing press installation in UK commercial print works
- Transformer positioning in substation build-outs
- Safe and vault relocation in retail banking refits
- Injection moulding machine moves in plastics factories
- CNC centre installation on new factory floors
- Heavy laboratory equipment positioning in university builds
- Generator and CHP unit placement in hospital plant rooms
Hire Benefits
- Flexible hire periods from one day upwards across the United Kingdom
- Delivery and collection included in every hire price
- Hire Shield damage cover for peace of mind on British sites
- No trade account needed — book online 24/7
- Next-day delivery available throughout Britain
- Professional-grade equipment maintained and safety-checked before every hire
The difference
What hiring tools should feel like
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