Patented 5-tonne road plate lifting system with a flush-mounted weld-in receiver, designed to reduce reliance on crowbars and reaching beneath heavy steel plates.

Handle heavy steel road plates more safely and efficiently with the RAPTA Heavy-Duty Road Plate Lifter. The patented dovetail lifting system reduces reliance on crowbars and removes the need for workers to reach beneath plates during lifting and positioning, helping reduce the risk of crush, pinch and manual-handling injuries.

The system combines a purpose-built lifting tool with a weld-in receiver that sits flush with the road plate surface. With no raised lifting points, plates remain free from additional trip hazards and can be stacked cleanly for transport and storage.

Designed for demanding civil, construction and infrastructure applications, the road plate lifting tool has a 5-tonne Working Load Limit with a minimum 4:1 safety factor.

Both the lifting tool and weld-in receiver comply with AS 4991, providing a repeatable lifting solution for heavy-duty road plate handling.

Need help selecting a road plate?

Suitability depends on the opening dimensions, unsupported span, bearing and edge support, expected loads, traffic conditions and installation. Contact us to discuss your application and product options. Final suitability must be confirmed against the project’s temporary-works, engineering and road-authority requirements.

Key benefits

• Patented dovetail lifting system
• Reduces reliance on crowbars and manual plate lifting
• Helps keep hands clear from beneath road plates
• Flush-mounted receiver reduces trip hazards
• Allows plates to stack cleanly for transport and storage
• 5-tonne Working Load Limit
• Minimum 4:1 safety factor
• Lifting tool and weld-in receiver comply with AS 4991
• Suitable for heavy-duty road plate handling on civil and construction sites