What is the difference between a 3-Point Load and a 4-Point Load Rigging System?

A 3-Point Load refers to a load that is resting on 3 Points. If you look at Cherry’s selection of “Complete Kits” for the brand GKS you will see examples of a 3-Point Load Rigging System. See photo below:

F3-L3 ROLLER SKID KIT

As you can see there are 3 platforms that a load rests on for the GKS Kits.  The advantage of the 3-Point system is that maneuverability is concentrated at the center. In other words only one person needs to steer the load.

A 4-Point Load Rigging System has 4 Points or platforms upon which a load rests to then be transported to another location.  The MultiRoll Roller Skid Kits are an example of a 4-Point Load Rigging System.  The advantage of a 4-Point load is greater stability while the give and take for this rigging system is that each of the roller skids may require individual attention should a load need to be steered in a certain direction.  With a T-Bar Handle you can orient each roller skid in the direction you want the load to move.   It is highly recommended to purchase an additional T-Bar Handle so that an assistant can help in orienting the roller skids in the direction you need your load to be transported.  (See our MultiRoll demonstration videos)  Example of a 4-Point Rigging System:

4-Point Rigging System Image

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