The Powergrab Kerb Lifter has been designed to support and implement these recommendations. Featuring a cantilever mechanism with a rolling fulcrum pivot, this kerb lifter design delivers a consistent clamping action, generated by the downward force of the load. In keeping with the recommendations, the Powergrab Kerb Lifter should where possible be used with a mechanical lifting system, a typical example being a mini-digger. This will permit both lifting, transport and placement of the kerbstone.

Where mechanised lifting is not available, the Powergrab Kerb Lifter can be coupled to the Manhole Buddy, manhole lifting trolley. This trolley delivers a mechanical advantage of approximately 2.5:1 and uses only downward application of effort to raise its load. The operator is therefore not involved in any potentially hazardous lifting actions and the effort required to raise the load is greatly reduced. In addition, the operator is standing at a safe distance from the suspended load, which need never be more than 30 - 40 cms above ground level. Having placed the kerbstone and retracted the lifting system, the Powergrab Kerb Lifter handles can be used to make final adjustments or to ’tamp’ the kerbstone on the bed.