Move Heavy Equipment Without Cranes, Delays, or Risk

Industry-trusted hydraulic skidding systems for tight spaces, heavy lifts, and improved crew safety.

Move Heavy Equipment Without Cranes, Delays, or Risk

A hydraulic skidding system delivers faster deployment and safer control than traditional rigging.

How Hydraulic Skidding Works

Hydraulic skidding systems move heavy loads safely, precisely, and close to the ground using hydraulic power units, electric-hydraulic power pack technology, and a synchronized, unified jacking system control, eliminating the need for cranes and minimizing suspended risks.


Every system includes:

Tracks

Support and guide the load using machinery moving equipment engineered for industrial environments.

Skid Shoes

Carry the load and slide on the track as part of the jack and slide system.

Hydraulic Cylinders

Push or pull the load in controlled increments using hydraulic pump unit force and hydraulic unit synchronization.

Use a hydraulic skidding system when:

  • Overhead clearance is limited
  • Crane setup or road closure costs are high
  • Industrial lifting precision and control are top priorities
  • You’re working inside an operational facility, tunnel, or confined space using machine moving equipment
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The Only Option for This Job

Donald Rigging moved an 80-ft, 200-ton (400,000 lb) locomotive 60 ft safely using a Hydra-Slide HT300 hydraulic skidding system powered by synchronized hydraulic power units and hydraulic power pack control.

“The 300-ton Hydra-Slide was perfect for this job—low profile, heavy-duty, reliable. This was the only option.”

— Angus Donald, President, Donald Rigging

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Proven in the Field —
Every Day, for Decades

Capital City Group (A Bay Crane Company) was tasked with moving a 25-ton industrial chiller through a 12' louver opening on the second floor of Honda’s East Liberty plant in Ohio. With only 2.5 inches of clearance to spare, the team utilized machinery moving equipment, a freestanding platform, and the Hydra-Slide LP350 Low-Profile hydraulic skidding system powered by electric hydraulic power pack control to slide the chiller safely into place without disrupting operations.

“The skidding system was the most economical and least intrusive option for this project. If we had not been able to utilize the skidding system, we would have had to either make the opening larger or remove the roof of the building. Steel roof joists & sheet metal would have needed to be removed, refabricated, and reinstalled, creating more costs and more downtime for the customer.”

— Jack Heckman, Bay Crane Midwest

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Trusted by Field-Proven Rigging Teams

“We slid this transformer over 90 ft in about an hour. Our customer was amazed how fast and smooth this job went. We’ve used them on several jobs now, and everyone here loves them.”

Duncan Machinery Movers

“I have used the LP400 and it did meet all of my expectations and then some. Very nice to have the positive control with the hydraulic push cylinders along with the speed of the ratcheting system, and to have the center marks line up within less than an eighth of an inch made my customer very happy.”

T-Lane Transportation

“We have been using our Hydra-Slide skid systems on a daily basis for over 5 years and there has been no maintenance besides occasionally putting more graphite on the rails. They have become a key part of our business about moving equipment safely!”

Donald Rigging

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Built by Riggers, for Riggers

Why Hydra-Slide?

For over 30 years, Hydra-Slide has engineered hydraulic skidding system, hydraulic power unit, electric hydraulic power pack, and unified jacking system solutions that redefine safe, efficient load movement.

30+ years of proven performance

Thousands of successful projects

Systems used daily worldwide

Backed by expert technical support

Let’s build a solution that fits your needs.

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