X‑Lifter – Shovel Lifter & Excavator Lifting System

The X‑Lifter is the industry’s most advanced shovel lifter, engineered for safe and efficient shovel lifting operations and compatible with multiple excavator lifting configurations.

X‑Lifter shovel lifter system

Engineered for unmatched strength and precision, the X‑Lifter is a next‑generation shovel lifter designed for mining operations requiring extreme reliability. With a colossal lifting capacity exceeding 1,300 tons, this advanced shovel lifting equipment redefines maintenance efficiency for the industry’s largest machines.

Designed to lift or split the industry’s largest shovels, its 90‑inch stroke effortlessly separates the upper and lower structures, providing access to pins, bushings, and ample clearance for carbody extraction. This makes the X‑Lifter a highly capable excavator lifting system for heavy mining equipment.

When lifting an entire shovel, the system’s elevation provides clear access to side frames, rollers, and tracks, streamlining maintenance and repairs while improving overall uptime.

The X‑Lifter is built with redundant cylinders in all main jacks, each equipped with hydraulic counterbalance valves to ensure unwavering stability during all shovel lifting or excavator lifting operations.

Its robust safety design allows continued operation even in the rare event of a cylinder failure—maintaining the shovel’s uplifted position without risk of collapse. This ensures maximum reliability in the harshest mining environments, where safe and stable shovel lifter performance is essential.

For hydraulic shovels, the X‑Lifter features a unique three‑foot design that ensures effortless attachment to the machine, enhancing compatibility across shovel and excavator lifter configurations.

This innovation significantly reduces workforce and maintenance costs while improving access to critical components, optimizing efficiency and productivity during heavy‑duty lifting operations.

Numerous other innovations—including a weld‑free saddle that enables lifting an entire shovel with its boom in place—make the X‑Lifter the most comprehensive shovel lifting equipment solution in the industry.

Designed with efficiency in mind, it continues to reduce workforce requirements for shovel maintenance, optimizing operations and minimizing downtime.

The X‑Lifter is fully equipped with a wide range of adapters designed for the industry’s leading shovels and excavators, ensuring seamless compatibility across various models. These include front attachments, weld lugs, under‑boom saddles, shimming blocks, and crane mat cradles, enabling the system to function as both a shovel lifter and a versatile excavator lifting system.

X-Lifter’s Hydraulic Control Unit: At the Heart of the System


The X‑Lifter hydraulic control unit is engineered for precision and efficiency, featuring a high‑capacity pump, PLC with intuitive display, hydraulic hose reels, and electrical control cables that connect seamlessly to the system’s jacks. The control screen provides real‑time system configurations through a clear visual interface, ensuring operators remain fully aware of operations at all times. Laser sensors on each jack ensure precise level monitoring, while pressure sensors deliver real‑time weight data—critical for safe shovel lifting and excavator lifting operations. The sensor‑based alarm system automatically detects and reacts to out‑of‑norm conditions, ensuring stable and secure operation at all times.

Technical Specifications

X‑Lifter jack lifting system Rear beam assembly
Rear Beam Assembly
Jacks ConfigurationTwin Cylinders
Structure Capacity750 short tons
Jacks Capacity680 short tons
Stroke90″
Horizontal Clearance Between Footings44′ 10″
Height adjustments96″, 106″, 116″, 126″
Shim Block Heights10″, 15″
Footprint (Each Jack)12′ x 7’3″
Max Ground Bearing Pressure55.3 psi
X‑Lifter jack lifting system Front beam assembly
Front Beam Assembly
Jacks ConfigurationTwin Cylinders
Structure Capacity600 short tons
Jacks Capacity692 short tons
Stroke90″
Horizontal Clearance Between Footings44′ 11″
Height14′
Shim Block Heights7″, 10″
Footprint (Each Jack)12′ x 7’3″
Ground Bearing Pressure55.3 psi
X‑Lifter jack lifting system Carbody jack
Carbody Jacks
Jack ConfigurationThree Cylinders
Jack Capacity690 short tons
Stroke26″
Height50″
Footprint (Each Jack)12′ x 7’5″
Ground Bearing Pressure71 psi
X‑Lifter jack lifting system hydraulic control unit overview
Hydraulic Control Unit
Container Dimensions10′ x 20′
Tank Volume200 US gal
Pump20 HP, 8 US gal/min., Phase Relay and Front-Rear Starter
Twin Hoses & Control Cables (4x)75′
Power Cord50′
Main Power600 V AC, 3-phase, 60 A, 60 Hz
Control Panel Supply120 V AC, 1-phase, 15 A, 60 Hz
Heaters (2x)5 kW
Control UnitIFM CR7121S
Touch ScreenIFM CR1204
PortsEthernet, USB, Canbus
Wireless (Optional)WiFi, BlueTooth
Sensors and Controls
Pressure Transmitters (14x)One per Cylinder
Laser Level Sensors (4x)One per Jack in use
Level Switches (2x)One per Carbody Jack
Oil LevelsLevel Switch Low (LSL) and Level Switch Low-Low (LSLL)
Counter Balance Valves (14x)One per Cylinder
Clogged SwithOn oil Filter
Emergency Stop Switches (7x)One per Jack + Control Room
Safety Features
Load Safety Factor2x or more
Redundant CylindersSupports 1 failure per jack
Emergency StopPer ISO13849-1 Cat 4
Holding Valves Closed on E-StopEach Cylinder, Tapped in Body
Pump Closed on E-StopInline Starters and Relays
PLC Monitoring and AlarmsImbalances, Pressure, etc.
Low Voltage onlyAll Jacks