Steerable load skate with 3000kg capacity designed for controlled movement of heavy machinery and equipment across smooth industrial floors in workshops, warehouses, and maintenance environments.
3000kg load capacity: Suitable for moving heavy machinery, equipment, and industrial loads in controlled environments.
Swivel platform design: Platform rotates on a thrust bearing to allow smoother steering and movement around bends.
Four nylon rollers: Large diameter sealed rollers help distribute load weight and provide smooth, controlled movement.
Rubber topped platform: Rubber surface improves load stability and helps protect equipment during transport.
Removable drawbar handle: Includes a 1 metre steering handle to guide and control the load during movement.
Heavy duty steel construction: Designed for repeated use in machinery relocation, installation, and maintenance tasks.
Description
Richmond’s 3 Tonne Steerable Load Skate is purpose-built for moving heavy loads with directional control. Featuring a robust steel frame and integrated handle for steering, this skate is ideal for guiding equipment into position during relocations or installations. A non-slip rubber top surface helps stabilise loads and prevents slippage while in motion.
Designed for use on smooth, level floors, the LSR008 allows operators to safely manoeuvre heavy machinery through tight spaces. It can be used on its own or in combination with fixed skates to support longer or uneven loads. Commonly used in workshops, warehouses and plant maintenance environments.
Product FAQs
The LSR008 is a heavy-duty steerable machinery skate used for moving equipment up to 3 tonnes. It features an integrated rotating turntable and tow handle connection, providing directional control as the front unit in a three-point skate system.
The skate includes a rotating top plate and a handle mount. When used with a compatible tow handle, it enables the operator to guide the load safely and accurately around corners or into position.
It’s designed to function as part of a complete system. For safe movement of loads, the LSR008 should be paired with fixed load skates (such as Richmond’s LSR009) at the rear to support and stabilise the load.
The LSR008 is equipped with high-capacity nylon rollers. These wheels are ideal for smooth indoor surfaces and provide low rolling resistance, even under heavy loads.
The LSR008 must be used on clean, flat, and level indoor floors—such as sealed concrete or epoxy. It is not suitable for use on uneven, sloped, or rough terrain due to the risk of instability.
No. The LSR008 includes a mounting point, but the handle must be purchased separately. Richmond offers compatible handles for improved safety and ease of use.
LSR012 is a 2 tonne steerable skate designed for lighter loads and smaller movements.
LSR008 supports up to 3 tonnes and is better suited to industrial or workshop applications involving larger equipment and heavier machinery.
This skate is popular among machinery movers, riggers, industrial maintenance crews, and contractors who relocate medium to heavy plant and equipment.
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