The Complete Handbook of Lifts & Hoists
Essential Knowledge for Professionals, Businesses, and Serious Hobbyists
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
The practical handbook for selecting, installing, and maintaining lifts and hoists. Written for professionals and serious hobbyists who need real answers, not marketing.
About this book
Lifts and hoists are fundamental to construction, manufacturing, warehousing, automotive repair, and dozens of other industries—yet most people who specify, install, or operate them work from incomplete information, vendor datasheets, or hard-won experience.
This handbook fills that gap. Written for facility managers, maintenance technicians, business owners, and serious hobbyists, it covers the complete lifecycle of lifting equipment: what lifts and hoists actually are and how they work, how to evaluate and choose the right type for your specific load and environment, how to install and use them correctly, how to maintain them to prevent failure and extend service life, and how to identify and fix the most common problems. You'll also find chapters on major brands and suppliers, emerging trends in materials and automation, and concrete business opportunities—from equipment rental to service contracting to private-label reselling.
Every chapter is grounded in real-world scenarios, concrete specifications, and professional standards. There is no marketing language, no filler, and no abstract theory. You get what you need to make decisions, take action, and solve problems.
Reader Reviews
Shirley Wright
★★★★★I'm a maintenance supervisor at a mid-size manufacturing facility and bought this to get beyond the manufacturer manuals we've been relying on for years. The first chapter alone clarified how different hoist types actually work—mechanical vs. motor-driven, load calculations, duty cycles—in a way that finally made sense. The troubleshooting section later on was extremely useful. My only complaint is it doesn't go deeper into electrical diagnostics for motor-driven units, which we use heavily. Still solid reference material.
Jessica Smith
★★★★★As someone getting into equipment rental, I needed to understand the market and the equipment itself before making inventory decisions. Chapter 1 gave me the foundation I was missing, and the chapters on types, maintenance, and business opportunities were directly useful. That said, I wish there had been more detail on insurance requirements and liability considerations for rental operators—that's a real cost factor that barely gets mentioned. Overall a smart investment, though.
Karen Hall
★★★★★This is exactly what I've been looking for—a straightforward, no-nonsense reference that doesn't read like a sales pitch or an academic textbook. The real-world examples throughout Chapter 1 (construction sites, auto repair shops, warehouses) helped me understand why the specifications matter, not just what they are. I've already recommended it to three colleagues. If you work with or specify lifting equipment, get this.