Posted By Chris G
Google manhole lifters. Just brought the 3 wheeled type with a hydraulic lift. It works OK on most manholes I've tried. Alignment can be finiky. It takes apart to go in a car boot. Beacuse of the 1500kg lifting force available for releasing jammed covers my Business HS&E Manager required ours to be treated as lifting equipment under LOLER, as well as PUWER being applied & a risk assessment generating for transport, assembly & use.

Chris G

Posted By Ron Hunter
I trust that there will also be sufficient room in your 'normal car' for all the other work equipment required to protect you, your work colleagues and the general public from the hazards associated with the manhole you open!

Posted By ryedale energy
Hi There, we have just launched a new versatile lifting aid, called the ARNOLD MK1, this is a light, one man manual operated piece of kit, that folds and fits into the boot of a car, it takes seconds to unfold, it's self weight is 20kg and it will lift 125kg,it comes with a full test certificate that complies with the requirements of LOLER the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations, its CE approved,and fits in with Manual handling regulations, it will lift Manhole lids, Service Chamber Lids, Trench Cover Lids, Gullies and with an attachment Paving Flags, etc we have received an endorsement from a chartered health and safety practitioner, who thinks it is an excellent piece of kit, to view the ARNOLD MK1 visit our wed site www.ryedale-energy.co.uk