We have developed and manufactured one of the most essential tools in modern beekeeping: A multi-functional Hives Lifter.
It is custom-made and can be built according to any special order requirements.
Accepted forms of payment include Cash, Credit Card, PayPal, or a Money Order.
The price of the Hives Lifter Model 3 is $1430 USD.
For our Canadian customers: please contact us to place an order.
Note: Assembly Instructions for B3 Hive Lifter Model with Hydraulic Cylinder available after the Safety Guidelines Section (right side on desktop view or botton on mobile view)
Hives Lifter - B3
KEY FEATURES:
Two grabbers that can be adjusted to fit different types of hives
Non-spilled battery (12 Walt 10 Amp) that can lift heavy loads of hives up to 100 times before it needs recharging
Battery indicator that shows when recharging is needed
Light, water-resistant, and durable aluminium frame
Horizontal design that allows more stability while working in the field
Ships disassembled for ease and convinience
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Assists with pulling honey supers (requires using bee escapes)
Allows easily cleaning the bottom boards or exchanging them
Moving and lifting stocks of empty or full supers/hives, single or double pallets, pails sugar syrup, bags of sugar, etc.
Enables lifting/moving honey supers in an extracting room with ease which helps to prevent unnecessary banding
The battery can be recharged either through a built-in solar panel or through a wall charger which is included in the package
SPECIFICATIONS:
Lifting Height: 48''
Weight: 60 lbs.
Size: Height 26'' Width 27'' Length 69''
Lifting capacity: 246 lbs.
The return policy is 30 days. Returns due to mechanical damage or abuse of the product will not be accepted.
Buyer pays for return shipping.
Refunds will be given up to 10 days from the day the returned product was received.
We provide 7 years limited warranty on the product. The warranty is not applicable to wheels, battery, and any physical damage that was caused due to a fall during transportation.
Standard shipping to USA: $180 USD + $70 USD Handling and Customs Fee *Excluding Alaska & Hawaii Taxes will be applied to all Canadian orders. We ship worldwide. Please contact for details.
The following has to be worn before operating the product: boots, beekeeping leather gloves, and a beekeeping plastic helmet.
Do not leave or use the product when children are around.
Never let a child ride or lift the Hives Lifter due to the risk of injury or harm.
Individuals 16 years of age or younger are not allowed to operate the Hives Lifter.
Always operate the Hives Lifter on relatively levelled ground. For levelling, place a 3/4" x 12'' x 24'' plywood on the ground close to the hives, and then put the Hives Lifter on top of the plywood.
Lifting a heavy load on a high-level incline position can cause falling and getting injured.
The operator of the Hives Lifter is fully responsible for safely using the tool.
Incorrect and not safe operation of the Hives Lifter can lead to injuries or damage to equipment.
Assembly Instructions for B3 Hive Lifter Model with Hydraulic Cylinder
Note: All the parts you need are in the box. You will need 9/16” and 1/2” wrenches to tighten the bolts. The "size" refers to the wrench size, not the bolt diameter.
Attach the handle assembly: Use two 9/16” bolts to attach the handle to the top of the mainframe. The wiring cable to the control switch is already connected, so make sure it moves freely and isn’t tangled.
Attach the legs: Use four 1/2” bolts to attach the legs. The axle rod is already in place through the legs. Attach the two small wheels (8” diameter) with a cotter pin to hold the wheels on.
Attach the front crossbar: Use two ⅜ ” bolts to attach the square bar to the front of the lifter. Tighten them securely.
Attach the vertical pipes: Use spring pins to attach the two vertical pipes at the top of the loader. These pipes help support the honey supers when lifting to prevent them from falling backward.
Attach the box handle grabbers: Slide the grabbers onto the front crossbar. Make sure the flappers that grab the box handle face inward. Use a super box to adjust the width between the grabbers, and then tighten the knob bolts to secure them. You can make adjustments later if your boxes are wider or narrower.
Attach the large wheels: Use the plastic tube spacers on the front axle to position the large 15” pneumatic wheels correctly. Secure the wheels with cotter pins. Check the tire pressure and inflate to 30 psi. Don’t exceed this pressure, as it can increase on hot days and damage the tires.
Charge the battery: Top up the battery charge in the metal storage box located between the frame rails. When the voltmeter shows less than 11 volts, it's time to charge the battery. The solar panel will charge the battery when the lifter is outside in the sun. For faster charging, you can use the 120V plug-in charger. When charging, make sure the switch is turned on. The battery has a toggle switch that shows the charge level with an LED. When fully charged, it will show 13.5V, and when fully discharged, it will show 11V. A full charge should lift at least 3 full honey supers about 120 times.