Reid RML Material Lift

One Materials Lift, Two Modes - Easily Convert Between Counterbalanced or Forward-Facing Legs

When forklifts, telehandlers, or cranes aren't an option, lifting can become quite challenging across various industries. The Reid RML range of Materials Lifter is designed to step in where productivity, versatility, and safety are paramount. Fully compliant with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the RML lifter range from Reid Lifting offers effective solutions that can greatly enhance these critical aspects, making it an essential tool across diverse industries and applications.

Counterbalance Mode - Perfect for those applications where the forks need to be close up, to a wall, for example, where front stabilising legs block access. 10 x 20kg hand weights required as counterweight (not shown in basket)

Forward Facing Mode - For everyday jobs with no obstructions to the front-facing legs. No counterbalance is needed. Because no counterweight is required, mobility/manoeuvrability is increased slightly (less weight to move).

Applications - Where The Reid RML Lifter Shows Its Worth

• Mechanical and electrical services, servicing, and installation
• Glass installation
• Steel erection
• General construction
• Decommissioning and demolition work
• Warehouse operations

Available in a range of lifting heights from 3000mm to 7500mm to suit your requirements, one single unit offers two versatile configurations - a conventional forward-facing material lift and also counterbalance with the ability to easily switch between the two, no tools required, you simply need to fit the Counterbalance Basket and 200kg (10 x 20kg hand-weights) of counterbalance weights (both of which sold separately).

RML Features

360° swivel castors (2 x locking castors) - Alternative brands tend to have fixed front wheels

Enables easier manoeuvrability of the unit at ground level and allows safer and easier micro adjustment when working at height.

Quiet winch

About as loud as a footstep, this helps reduce noise emissions, benefiting 'live' worksite environments where communication with the operators at height is key. The winch also features a unique anti-wear guard that increases the longevity of the winch over alternative lifters.

Easily transportable

The RML comes equipped with standard horizontal, rough ground transport wheels, enabling the unit to be moved safely over uneven surfaces and into vehicles.

Unique rear pulley

The wide rear pulley allows even cable feed onto the winch drum, giving smooth operation and less cable stress. Quickly remove the rear pulley with just a single bolt, streamlining repair times and minimising downtime.

Hard-wearing alloy pulleys

Standard across the range to increase service life and aid smooth operation. Alternative brands often feature plastic pulleys that can wear more easily.

No ball lock pins

Detachable parts have a high chance of getting lost; that's why the RML uses captive plunger pins, preventing lost pins that cause downtime.

Anti-twist galvanised steel cable

Cable replacement due to tangles and premature wear is common on other material lifts. To avoid this waste and additional operating cost, we included a galvanised steel, anti-twist cable in all versions.

Tool-free changeable configuration

Simple spring-loaded pull pins allow the RML to be easily converted from forward-facing to counterbalance configuration without the need for tools.

Dimensions

A = Height of Lift

B = Forward Facing Length

C = Width

D = Counterbalance Length

E = Stowed Length

F = Stowed Width

G = Stowed Height

Model	Max. WLL (kg)	Weight (kg)	A (mm)	B (mm)	C (mm)	D (mm) *	E (mm)	F (mm)	G (mm)
RML 30	450	123	3000	1970	800	2670	785	800	2001
RML 45	360	146	4500	1970	800	2734	818	800	2001
RML 60	360	173	6000	1970	2125	2797	881	800	2001
RML 75	300	196	7500	1970	2125	2860	945	800	2001

* Measurement using the standard Reid fork attachment

Load Centre Ratings - Forward Facing Load Centre

The load centre is a key factor when considering using any RML system. Please refer to the Operations & assembly guide for more details.

	Forward Facing Load centre (cm)
	0-40	50	60	70	80	90	100	107
Model	Max (kg)
RML30	450	450	450	370	295	265	240	225
RML45	360	360	360	325	295	265	240	225
RML60	360	330	270	235	200	185	165	155
RML75	300	260	200	180	155	140	120	110

Load Centre Ratings - Counter Balance Load Centre

Load centre is a key factor when considering using any RML system. Please refer to the Operations & assembly guide for more details.

	Counter balance Load centre (cm)
	0-40	50	60	70	80	90	100	107
Model	Max (kg)
RML-30	450	370	300	250	200	165	135	120
RML-45	360	295	240	200	165	130	105	100
RML-60	360	295	240	200	165	130	105	100
RML-75	300	245	200	165	135	110	90	80

The Reid RML Models

RML30
3 metre lift height

RML45
4.5 metre lift height

RML60
6 metre lift height

RML75
7.5 metre lift height

The RML is available with a range of standard attachment accessories that can be used with any of the four RML model sizes (RML30, RML45, RML60 or RML75).

Load Platform	Fork Extensions	Pipe Cradle
Allowing items that require additional support to be lifted on a flat platform.	These add support to larger dimension objects. Max length 1070mm	Ideal for supporting pipes and ducting in Mechanical and Electrical applications
Boom Arm	Counterbalance Basket	20kg Hand Weight
Often used for shackle loads or in many cases with the addition of a glass lifting solution. 1070mm length	Add to any system to convert to the counterbalance configuration	200kg Required for Counterbalance use