About Our Test Weight Hire Services
Lift Move and Test Weight Hire Ltd (trading as LMT Hire Ltd), is a trusted provider of specialist lifting and testing solutions across the UK. With decades of experience, we support engineers, crane specialists and safety professionals maintaining LOLER compliance. We specialise in test weight hire across the UK, alongside proof load testing, lifting equipment supply and reliable transport services. Whether you’re preparing for a lift or managing a complex testing project, LMT Hire Ltd is here to help. As a result, we get the job done safely, efficiently and on time. All services are available nationwide with fast, flexible delivery.
OUR SERVICES
Crane Test Weight Hire
We have 500 Tonne of test weights available for hire in various shapes and sizes, complete with cradles and lifting equipment.
Lifting
Equipment
We supply and stock a range of lifting & safety equipment ranging from but not limited to shackles, eyebolts, web slings, chains slings, wire ropes, lever hoists and chain blocks.
Transport Services
Not only do we have a wide selection of weights and cradles, but we can also offer transport of your weights to any site, anywhere in the UK.
Industry Insights
We regularly share insights to help you navigate the world of LOLER and PUWER compliance, lifting equipment, and load testing. Whether you’re looking for practical guidance or industry updates, our latest articles are designed to keep your operations safe, compliant and efficient.

Working at Height Regulations: What You Need to Know About Harnesses, Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest
Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and serious injuries in the UK. Whether you’re working on a crane, a rig, scaffolding or a rooftop, understanding your legal duties and choosing the right fall protection equipment is essential. Working at height often overlaps with lifting operations, from rigging suspended loads to accessing equipment during proof

Transporting Test Weights & Cradles: Coverage, Capacity and Safety Explained
Getting test weights to site is just as important as the weights themselves. A late delivery, an unsuitable vehicle, or a poorly secured load can delay a test, damage equipment, or create a serious safety risk before the job has even started. We’re asked about our transport service regularly, so here’s a straightforward look at where we deliver, how much