How much does stage lifting equipment cost?

The range is wide: manual wind-up stands for light and sound are the most affordable, lifting towers for trusses are pricier, and electric chain hoists (motors) are the most expensive, especially those certified for work over people. The price depends on load capacity, height, drive (manual/electric), brand and safety class. Rigging accessories (slings, hooks, spreader bars) are added separately. For rental companies and institutions, Prozorro tenders and bank transfer are possible. Check current prices and availability with a manager, as the range is updated. Send the weight, height and rigging type and we'll calculate a set to budget.

Is there delivery and instalments?

Yes. We deliver across Ukraine; consultation and pickup are in Kyiv (Olzhycha St 15, Dorohozhychi metro). Oversized towers and heavy hoists are quoted and shipped individually via appropriate carriers. Instalments are available via PrivatBank and monobank — up to 12 payments. For rental companies, cultural institutions and business we work with Prozorro tenders and bank transfer with VAT. We'll help with lift and rigging selection and technical data for structural calculation. We'll advise a convenient payment and delivery option for your order. Tel. +380 (73) 060 01 01.

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Q: What are stage lifts and why are they needed?

Stage lifts are equipment for raising and holding lighting fixtures, speaker systems, trusses, banners and decor at height. They include wind-up stands (telescopic stands with a crank), lifting towers (for erecting ground-support truss structures) and chain hoists and winches (manual and electric) for flying trusses from above. They let a crew raise heavy equipment safely and in a controlled way without a crane. They are a basic part of rigging for concerts, events and exhibitions. Since lifting is often over people, load capacity, stability and certification are critical. We'll advise a lift for your weight, height and task.

Q: How does a wind-up stand differ from a tower?

A wind-up stand (crank stand) is a telescopic tripod with a crank and a T-bar top on which you hang lighting fixtures, small trusses or speakers; it's mobile, quick to set up and rated for a light-to-medium load. A lifting tower is a stronger, taller structure for erecting ground-support truss portals: a truss attaches to a carriage and is raised by a crank or winch to the required height with the fixtures. Towers hold more weight and height and have outriggers and counterweights. For individual fixtures take a stand, for heavy portals a tower. We'll advise what suits your venue.

Q: What is a chain hoist and when is it needed?

A chain hoist (hoist/motor) is a lifting mechanism that raises and holds a load on a chain; it comes in manual (lever or chain) and electric (with a motor and controller) versions. Hoists are used when equipment is hung from above — from a roof, truss bridge or permanent structure: the motor raises a truss with fixtures to height. Electric hoists are convenient for large stages and fast rigging, manual ones for point lifting and tensioning. Load capacity, chain length and safety class matter. For lifting over people, specially certified hoists (class D8+ or C1) are required. We'll advise a hoist for your structure and safety norms.

Q: Manual or electric lifting — which to choose?

It depends on weight, height, frequency and speed of rigging. Manual lifting (stand crank, manual hoist) is cheaper, needs no power and suits lighter equipment and infrequent or small installations. Electric (motors, electric hoists) is faster, lifts more weight and is convenient for large stages, touring and repeated rigging, but is pricier and needs power and control. Often a venue combines both: crank stands for individual lights and electric hoists for heavy trusses. We'll help pick the optimal combination for your format and budget. Send the weight and height and we'll advise.

Q: How to calculate load capacity and height?

First add up the total weight of the equipment you'll lift (fixtures, truss, cables) and add a safety margin. Then choose a lift whose rated capacity (SWL) exceeds that value and whose maximum lift height suits the venue. For stands and towers, also account for stability: base, outriggers, counterweights and wind load outdoors. For hoists — chain length and the overhead attachment point. Calculation of the load-bearing structure and rigging should be done by a rigging specialist to safety norms. We'll provide model technical data and help with selection. Don't exceed rated loads.

Q: Can you lift a load over people?

Lifting and holding a load over people (over-head, above audience or performers) is a heightened risk and requires specially certified equipment. For electric hoists these are safety classes D8+ (with a double brake) or C1 (hoists rated for static holding over people with the appropriate safety factor). An ordinary industrial hoist without such certification is not intended for work over people. Besides equipment, correct rigging, safety cables and a specialist's calculation are needed. We'll advise hoists of the right class and the accompanying rigging. People's safety comes first; engage a certified rigger if needed.

Stage lifts & hoists — raise light, sound and trusses to height

Stage lifts are equipment for raising and holding light, sound, trusses, banners and decor at height: wind-up stands with a crank for fixtures and small trusses, lifting towers for ground-support truss portals, and chain hoists and winches (manual and electric) for flying trusses from above. They let you raise heavy equipment safely without a crane. At SoundsGood you'll find Guil, Fantek, Milos, CM Lodestar, ChainMaster and other brands, official warranty, delivery across Ukraine and Prozorro tenders. Since lifting is often over people, load capacity, stability and certification are critical. We'll advise a lift for your weight, height and task.

📶Wind-up stands
Light & sound

🗼Lifting towers
Ground support

⛓️Chain hoists
Manual & electric

🪝Rigging
Slings, hooks, bars

🏗️ Types of lifts

📶 Wind-up stands

Telescopic with a crank — mobile stands with a T-bar top for lifting light, sound and small trusses. Guil, Fantek.

🗼 Lifting towers

For ground-support portals — powerful towers with a carriage and outriggers for raising truss structures. Milos, Global Truss.

⛓️ Chain hoists and winches

Manual and electric — for flying trusses and equipment from above, from a roof or truss bridge. CM Lodestar, ChainMaster, Yale.

🪝 Lifting accessories

Rigging — spreader bars, slings, hooks, shackles and adapters for safe lifting. Guil, GIS.

🆚 Lift types by drive and load

Drive and load capacity determine the use. Here's a guide.

Type	Drive	Load	Use
Wind-up stand	Hand crank	Light–medium	Light, sound, small trusses
Lifting tower	Crank / winch	Medium–heavy	Ground-support portals
Chain hoist (elec.)	Electric motor	Heavy	Flying trusses from above
Manual hoist/winch	Manual	Light–medium	Point lifting, tensioning

Not sure what to choose — send the equipment weight and lift height and we'll advise.

🔍 What to look for when choosing

⚖️ Load capacity & height

The rated SWL must exceed the equipment weight with a margin, and the maximum lift height must suit the venue.

🔌 Drive type

A hand crank or manual hoist is cheaper and needs no power; an electric motor is faster and stronger, for large stages and touring. Often combined.

🦿 Stability & outriggers

For stands and towers, base, outriggers, counterweights and wind load outdoors matter — they prevent tipping.

🛡️ Certification & safety

For lifting over people, hoists of class D8+ or C1 are required. Calculation and assembly are for rigging specialists.

⭐ Brands & categories

Stands

Wind-up stands

Guil, Fantek — telescopic crank stands for light, sound and small trusses.

Learn more → Towers

Lifting towers

Milos, Global Truss — towers with a carriage and outriggers for ground-support truss portals.

Learn more → Hoists

Chain hoists and winches

CM Lodestar, ChainMaster, Yale — electric and manual hoists for flying trusses from above.

Learn more → Rigging

Lifting accessories

Guil, GIS — spreader bars, slings, hooks, shackles and adapters for safe lifting.

Learn more → Trusses

Aluminium trusses

Truss sections for stage and rigging, lifted by stands, towers and hoists.

Learn more →

Check exact availability and technical data with a manager — we'll help pick a lift for weight and height.

🚚 Delivery, warranty and instalments

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Delivery across Ukraine

Oversized towers and hoists — individually

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Consultation in Kyiv

Olzhycha St 15, Dorohozhychi metro

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Official warranty

Guil, Fantek, Milos, CM Lodestar

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Instalments

PrivatBank, monobank — up to 12 payments

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Load calculation

Technical data and selection by weight and height

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Prozorro tenders

Supply for institutions and rental

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What are stage lifts and why are they needed?

Equipment for raising and holding light, sound, trusses, banners and decor at height: wind-up stands (telescopic with a crank), lifting towers (for ground-support truss portals) and chain hoists and winches (manual and electric) for flying from above. They let a crew raise heavy equipment safely without a crane. Since lifting is often over people, load capacity, stability and certification are critical.

How does a wind-up stand differ from a tower?

A wind-up stand is a telescopic tripod with a crank and T-bar top for light, small trusses or speakers; mobile, for a light-medium load. A lifting tower is stronger and taller, for erecting ground-support truss portals with outriggers and counterweights. For individual fixtures take a stand, for heavy portals a tower.

What is a chain hoist and when is it needed?

A lifting mechanism that raises and holds a load on a chain; manual and electric (with a motor). Hoists are used when equipment is hung from above — from a roof or truss bridge: the motor raises a truss with fixtures. Electric ones suit large stages, manual ones point lifting. For lifting over people, certified hoists of class D8+ or C1 are required.

Manual or electric lifting — which to choose?

Depends on weight, height and rigging frequency. Manual (crank, manual hoist) is cheaper, no power, for lighter equipment and infrequent installs. Electric (motors) is faster, lifts more, for large stages and touring, but pricier and needs power. Often combined: crank stands for individual lights and electric hoists for heavy trusses.

How to calculate load capacity and height?

Add up the total equipment weight with a margin, choose a lift whose SWL exceeds it and whose height suits the venue. For stands and towers account for stability: base, outriggers, counterweights and wind. For hoists — chain length and attachment point. Calculation of the load-bearing structure is for a rigging specialist. Don't exceed rated loads.

Can you lift a load over people?

It's a heightened risk requiring specially certified equipment. For electric hoists — classes D8+ (double brake) or C1 (holding over people with a safety factor). An ordinary industrial hoist without certification is not intended for work over people. Correct rigging, safety cables and a specialist's calculation are also needed. People's safety comes first.

How much do lifts cost?

A wide range: manual stands are the most affordable, towers for trusses pricier, electric hoists (motors) the most expensive, especially those certified for work over people. The price depends on load capacity, height, drive, brand and safety class. Rigging is added separately. Check current prices with a manager.

Delivery and payment?

We deliver across Ukraine; consultation and pickup in Kyiv (Olzhycha St 15). Oversized towers and hoists are shipped individually. Instalments via PrivatBank and monobank — up to 12 payments. For rental, institutions and business — Prozorro tenders and bank transfer with VAT. We'll help with technical data for calculation. Tel. +380 (73) 060 01 01.

📞 Order stage lifts

📱 Phone

+380 (73) 060 01 01

✉️ E-mail

info@soundsgood.kiev.ua

📍 Address

Olzhycha St 15, Kyiv, 04116
Metro: Dorohozhychi

🕐 Hours

Mon–Fri: 11:00–18:00
Sat–Sun: closed

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