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Shoring Equipment
Excavation Support
Groundforce Shorcos equipment portfolio includes a full range of Trenching Equipment and Shoring Equipment including: Trench Boxes, Trench Sheets and Piles, light and heavy duty hydraulic bracing, hydraulic struts and other related products.
Piling Equipment
Piling Equipment
Supplying Piling equipment nationwide, we strive ourselves on customer service and product quality. Our ranges include EMVs, Larssen Sheet Piles and more
Pipe Stoppers
Pipe Testing & Flow Control
Stopper Specialists supply pipe stoppers and pressure testing equipment to the construction, civil engineering and utility industries; offering an unrivalled portfolio of products for a variety of tasks from blanking off vessels to pressure testing pipelines.
Temporary Bridges
Temporary Bridging
Groundforce Bridge is the temporary bridge hire division of Groundforce. Our temporary bridge structures cater for the construction, transmission, rail and events sectors.
Training
Excavation Support Training
Groundforce Training Services offer a wide range of courses primarily for those working in utilities, construction and civil engineering. From short duration health and safety awareness to more complex or specialist safety consultancy solutions.
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Lifting Equipment Hire

Our Lifting Equipment

To complement the core range of shoring equipment, Groundforce offers a wide choice of lifting equipment. All the equipment supplied is rigorously tested to meet ISO 9001, 16001 and OHSAS 18001 standards and the range offered ensures you’re able to satisfy all the foundation and groundwork requirements of your project.

SheetMaster 2.0

Award-winning innovation in trench sheet handling SheetMaster 2.0 is a revolutionary all-in-one tool that replaces the Quick Release Shackle, Driving Cap, Extractor Clamp, and Lifting Chains. Thanks to the SafeRelease ratchet mechanism and integrated driving cap, trench sheets can be lifted, pitched, driven, and extracted without changing attachments, all while eliminating the risk of accidental release. Recognised at the 2026 CECA Awards, SheetMaster 2.0 won the Linda Grant Health, Safety and Innovation Award for its innovative approach to improving safety during trench sheet installation. SheetMaster 2.0 has set the new standard for installing trench sheets.

Pipe Lifter

The Groundforce Pipe Lifter has been designed specifically to lift and install concrete pipes safely, quickly and without manual intervention. The entire operation is controlled by the excavator machine and operator; from off-loading the delivery lorry to accurate placement and pipe insertion within the pipe run.

Lifting Chains

Lifting Chains are specifically configured for lifting Groundforce shoring equipment and are available in a range of lengths, legs and capacities.

Sheet Pile Extractors

Sheet Pile Extractors are available as ‘Standard Duty’ or ‘Heavy Duty’ and suit all sheet profiles. Both models are produced from high grade steel and incorporate a hardened steel pin.

Pitching Shackles

Quick Release Shackles are designed specifically for pitching trench sheets and piles using appropriate lifting equipment. They must not be used for pile extraction Their purpose is to enable sheet piles to be lifted vertically into temporary guides and then released quickly and safely from ground level once the sheet or pile is secured.

Manhole Ring Lifter

This universal mechanical attachment allows Manhole Rings and cones to be safely gripped internally for precise transportation and installation. Reducing the need for manual intervention, and keeping operatives clear of the slewing excavator, means the Manhole Ring Lifter introduces greater safety in handling operations by assigning much of the control to the excavator driver.

FAQs

What is a Manhole Ring Lifter?

This universal mechanical attachment allows Manhole Rings and cones to be safely gripped internally for precise transportation and installation.

Is the Manhole Ring Lifter safe to use?

Reducing the need for manual intervention, and keeping operatives clear of the slewing excavator, means the Manhole Ring Lifter introduces greater safety in handling operations by assigning much of the control to the excavator driver.

Are Manhole Ring Lifters easy to use?

Yes, The Manhole Ring Lifter offers quick, easy and efficient handling for a range of manholes and cones. It attaches to the excavator via a chain sling and the machine operator simply switches the unit from ‘gripping’ to ‘releasing’ by performing a slight side movement of the lifting hook.

What size rings can the unit handle?

Manhole Ring Lifters can Accommodate ring sizes 900mm to 1500mm diameter.

What is the maximum load capacity of the Manhole Ring Lifter?

2500kg

Is the Manhole Ring Lifter easy to set?

Setting to the required diameter can be achieved very quickly and different manhole ring sizes can be also be lifted without changing the setting as the unit has two gripping levels.

Do Groundforce offer training courses?

Groundforce Training Services offer industry leading accredited safety training primarily for those working in utilities, construction and civil engineering. From short duration health and safety awareness to more complex or specialist safety consultancy solutions.

Is a user guide available for Manhole Ring Lifters?

Yes, a user guide will be provided with every hire and can be requested from Groundforce or can be downloaded from the Groundforce Shorco section of the Groundforce website. A user guide for Manhole Ring Lifters is also available below to download as a PDF.