Box Lifter Ascending Deputy for Beekeeping. This Box Lifter so that you can open a beehive without strain. It attaches and detaches easily to Flow Hives and conventional hives, it cracks the propolis seal for you, Designed it to lift as many as two deep boxes at a time. Lifting honey supers to inspect the brood box can be a real chore – first you have to chisel the boxes apart, then lift the heavy super off and find somewhere to put it down. And when you replace the super afterwards, bees often get squashed. Video will open in a new window. A tool that’s been carefully designed to let you open a beehive with minimal effort. It’s a simple solution that is so much easier, so much faster, and allows you to be more gentle on your bees. Nobody enjoys lifting heavy boxes Taking care of bees involves regularly opening the hive to check on them. This means you had to: Chisel between the boxes to break the seal. Lift a heavy super or two off – sometimes this requires two people. Find somewhere to put it down (making sure not to lose the queen). Finally, put the heavy super back on, often squashing bees as you go. Lots of lifting power, for Flow Hives and conventional hives! The Box Lifter works with Auto Hives, Langstroths, UK Nationals, and Dadant hives. Suits hive widths up to 7 Auto Frames (10 Langstroth frames). Lift up to 2 deep boxes at a time. Can be used with deep, medium and ideal sized boxes. Specification: Meterial: Alloy + Stainless steel Total Weight: 5.7kg Extension Kit: Super Box Lifter (1) Super Box Lifter Handles(2) Load Point Screws (8) Brass Hive Latches (2) Screw Bits (1). Sign up to receive our latest promotions and deals.