Steerman LX Skates - LX-6, LX-12 Budget Load Moving Skates

Steerman LX-6 & LX-12 Budget Load Moving Skates

The Steerman LX Series Load Moving Skates are heavy-duty, three-point load transport systems designed for safe, stable, and controlled movement of heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and large fabrication structures.

Each system includes a steerable front skate and a pair of adjustable rear skates, supplied fully assembled and ready for use.

Engineered for durability and ease of operation, the LX skates feature hardwearing nylon wheels, wide load contact surfaces, and robust adjustment mechanisms to handle uneven loads and varying machine footprints. Both the LX-6 and LX-12 distribute weight evenly—each skate supports 50% of the system’s total capacity, ensuring optimal stability during movement.

Available Models

LX-6 Skates — 6 Ton Capacity

• Capacity: 6 t
• Front Skate Wheels: 4
• Rear Skate Wheels: 8
• Wheel Size: 85 × 90 mm
• Front Load Area: 185 × 150 mm
• Rear Load Area: 300 × 250 mm
• Adjustment Range: 500–1400 mm
• Height: 115 mm
• Weight: 45 kg

Suitable for: medium-weight machinery, workshop equipment, HVAC units, electrical cabinets, printing machines.

LX-12 Skates — 12 Ton Capacity

• Capacity: 12 t
• Front Skate Wheels: 8
• Rear Skate Wheels: 8
• Wheel Size: 85 × 90 mm
• Front Load Area: 400 × 220 mm
• Rear Load Area: 300 × 250 mm
• Adjustment Range: 500–1400 mm
• Height: 115 mm
• Weight: 80 kg

Suitable for: large industrial machines, fabrication structures, heavy plant equipment, CNC centres, transformers.

Why You Should Buy

The Steerman LX-6 and LX-12 Load Moving Skates provide a safe, efficient, and cost-effective solution for transporting heavy equipment without the need for forklifts or cranes during relocation. Their low height ensures high stability, while their durable nylon wheels offer smooth handling on workshop floors. The adjustable rear skates allow for versatile load configurations, making them ideal for equipment installation, maintenance, relocation, and factory layout changes.

These skates are essential tools for rigging companies, industrial installers, maintenance departments, and machinery movers who need reliable load-moving systems that are easy to operate, long-lasting, and capable of handling substantial weights.