Glaziers Toolbox
For glass installation projects, precision and safety start with the right equipment. Great Lakes Lifting supplies glaziers with industry-proven tools like Smartlift® walk-behind lifters, Wood’s Powr-Grip® vacuum systems, and Spydercranes. Whether you are installing curtainwall, windowwall, storefront, oversized glass, or curved panels, we offer support with rentals, repairs, parts, and sales to keep your crew productive and protected.
Top Problems We Help Solve
Storefront installation
Move glass safely and efficiently into commercial storefront openings.
Curtainwall & Window wall
Handle large façade systems with reliable lifting and placement precision.
Curved
glass
WoodsGrip and Smartlift® systems give you the ability to lift and position curved or bent glass panels with complete stability.
Large / oversized glass
With Smartlift® and WPG lifters, your crew can handle and install oversized glass panels safely and with complete control.
SMARTLIFT®
Built for the Glass & Glazing Industry
Every job has unique challenges and requires different solutions. Great Lakes Lifting provides the right machine for the project, and glazing contractors can leverage our rental fleet to make sure they always have the right equipment on site.
We support glazing contractors, installers, and commercial glass teams with machines and accessories designed specifically for:
- Installing large or oversized panels
- Handling curved or irregular glass
- Navigating tight site access
- Lifting in overhead or hard-to-reach areas
- Reducing manual labor and jobsite risk
- Meeting safety standards for glass handling
Glass Lifting Equipment by Brand & Model
We support the most trusted names in the glazing industry. Our lineup includes the key models glaziers rely on every day:
SMARTLIFT®
Smartlift 609
Capacity - 1320 lbs
Smartlift 1009
Capacity - 2200 lbs
Skylifter 400
Attaches to any tele-handler or forklift
Wood’s Powr-Grip®
P1 Glass
Capacity: 700 lbs
Curved Glass Option available
MRTA8
Capacity: 1400 lbs.
Curved Glass Option available
MRPT16
Capacity: 2,800 lbs
Curved Glass Option available
Spydercrane®
URW095 The Glaziers Crane
Capacity - 1,990 lbs. @ 12.5 ft.
Spyder Web glass lifter
Safe Working Load: 661/1,322 lbs
URW547
Capacity - 8,920 lbs. @ 8 ft.
Need help selecting the right model?
Our team is trained to match equipment to your exact project specs.
Safety-First Design & Support
Our machines come standard with the features your crew needs:
- Intelli-Grip® for vacuum lifter monitoring
- Dual vacuum systems for redundancy
- Wireless controls and built-in sensors
- OSHA-aligned specs and support
More Than Equipment: Rentals & Repairs
- Short- or long-term rentals
Get the lift you need, when you need it. Scale up for big jobs or bridge equipment downtime with our flexible rental fleet. - Repairs and certified parts
Own equipment and need service? Our team is an authorized Wood’s Powr-Grip® repair center.
Get the lift that glaziers trust
Let Great Lakes Lifting support your next project with the right tools for the job. We understand the demands of glazing work and deliver equipment that’s safe, efficient, and field-proven. Call us at (844) 768-5438 or email us at info@greatlakeslifting.com to request a quote or get expert help choosing your lift.