Category
page 1Lifting equipment
crane
type of machine specialised in lifting objects
jack
mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic lifting device

forklift
A forklift (also called industrial truck, lift truck, jitney, hi-lo, fork truck, fork hoist, and forklift truck) is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances. The forklift was developed in the early 20th century by various companies, including Clark, which made transmissions, and Yale & Towne Manufacturing, which made hoists.
pallet jack
material-handling equipment
carrying pole
yoke of wood or bamboo used by people to carry a load
hoist
device used for lifting or lowering a load

derrick
thumb|upright=1.3|Two guy derricks at a granite quarry
patient lift
assistive device in health care
lifting hook
hook used for lifting in conjunction with a hoist or crane
lifting equipment
equipment that can be used to lift loads
Scoop stretcher
material-handling equipment
Traverse
lifting bag
airtight bag used for underwater buoyant lifting when filled with air
lift chair
assistive armchair with a lifting mechanism assisting the user to exit the chair into a standing position
shear legs
form of two-legged lifting device