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Valifter: professional systems for opening manhole covers
Valifter: professional systems for opening manhole covers
Manhole cover lifters, manhole cover lifting systems, attachment systems, unlocking, lifting and protection solutions designed to make operations on manhole covers and underground utilities faster, more ergonomic, safer and easier to standardize
Opening heavy, stuck or difficult manhole covers with greater control and less improvisation
Over 35 years of experience in manhole cover lifters: FEDA know-how since 1991
Liftop: certified ergonomics for manhole cover handling
PROline, WORKline and accessories, designed to build team equipment sets
Lifting, access and protection beyond manhole cover lifters alone
Consulting, demos, training and spare parts for a choice that remains defensible over time
LIFT UP YOUR SAFETY TODAY
Valifter brings together FEDA’s experience in a professional range for those who work every day on manhole covers, underground utilities and technical networks: solutions designed to work with greater safety, practicality and control.
Since 1991, FEDA has been developing technical solutions to make field operations safer and more professional.
Manhole cover lifters, manhole cover lifting systems, attachment, unlocking, lifting and protection systems, and complementary equipment.
A consolidated presence among operational teams, companies, public authorities, utilities and maintenance professionals.
—— VALIFTER MANHOLE COVER LIFTERS
Manhole cover lifters, manhole cover lifting systems and related systems:
Handles and direct-pull manhole cover lifters
Compact solutions for small manhole covers, drain covers, valve boxes, grates and rapid interventions. The key principle is immediate availability: low weight, easy transport and gripping accessories suited to the operating context.
Interchangeable attachments
The attachment systems are the devices that connect the manhole cover lifter to the manhole cover. Choosing the correct grip is essential: Rhino magnetic, Hook mechanical with VK/VS Keys, or GRABO vacuum.
Manhole cover unblocking systems
When the manhole cover is encrusted, covered with asphalt, oxidized, blocked by salt deposits or has no gripping point, dedicated tools are required for the preliminary opening phase.
COMPLEMENTARY CATEGORIES
Beyond manhole cover opening
Operations on manhole covers and underground utilities do not end with lifting the cover. This is why Valifter keeps two related macro-categories visible: lifting and access, operational solutions and protection systems.
—— VALIFTER CATALOG
Download the manhole cover lifters and operational solutions catalogue.
A complete overview of the Valifter range: PROline and WORKline manhole cover lifters, attachment systems, manhole cover release tools, lifting, protection, services and custom solutions.
Why choose Valifter solutions?
ALWAYS ON BOARD
Compactness and versatility
Compact, transportable solutions for operational vehicles, available when needed and configurable with magnetic, mechanical, vacuum or hybrid systems to handle manhole covers that differ in material, shape, gripping point and operating context.
FEWER STEPS
Speed and reliability
Opening, releasing, handling and reinstatement become more straightforward thanks to gripping systems, accessories, spare parts and support that are consistent with the manhole cover and designed to keep the equipment efficient over time.
POSTURE AND CONTROL
Ergonomics and safety
Trolleys, handles, attachment systems and dedicated accessories help operators work with greater load control, improved body posture, less improvisation and proper protection of the work area.
BEYOND THE PRODUCT
Standards and support
Product-accessory matrices, kits, consulting, demos, operational testing, training, spare parts and support make Valifter equipment sets more uniform, replicable and integrated across vehicles, teams and operators.
Magister3 Professional
Coming soon: the Professional line for professional operators across multiple sectors — a multi-configuration elevating work platform for people and materials, with 1 or 2 side baskets or an upper basket.
CAPACITY UP TO
600 kg
OPERATING HEIGHT
6 m+
CONFIGURATIONS
3
—— SELECTION GUIDE
Find the most suitable manhole cover lifter for your application
The correct model depends on the manhole cover, material, weight, frequency of use, operating environment, transport requirements and accessories. The guide helps you quickly identify a technically consistent configuration.

Type of manhole cover
Parallely removable, hinged, blocked, recessed, drain cover, valve box.

Material and gripping point
Cast iron, sheet metal, concrete, stone, with or without lifting points.

Weight and frequency
Occasional, daily or intensive use; equipment for a single vehicle or a fleet.

Operating environment
Road, water, telecom, energy, gas, industry, ports, airports.

Required accessories
Rhino, GRABO, Hook, VK/VS Keys, Impact, PLUS Attachment, Grid, barriers.

Special requirements
ATEX where required, training, spare parts, and documentation for purchases and tenders.
CERTIFICATIONS AND OPERATING METHOD
Certifications, patents and technical method to support the selection
Valifter does not communicate performance alone: it connects product, configuration, accessories, documentation and support. This helps technical managers, HSE managers, purchasing departments and dealers justify their choice with verifiable elements.

Certified ergonomics
The Liftop trolley is the first manhole cover lifter in the world to be Ergocert-certified.

ATEX compliance
Where required, we offer configurations suitable for potentially explosive atmospheres.

Patent protection
Design, engineering and development strengthen the premium positioning of the range.

FEDA quality
Processes, support and documentation sustain the purchase and the equipment set over time.
—— SECTORS
A range for networks, infrastructure and professional maintenance
Valifter serves utilities, network operators, maintenance providers, facilities, contractors and dealers who need to make access to manhole covers, inspection chambers, valve boxes and underground utilities safer and more replicable.

Water, sewerage and drain cleaning
Water utilities, sewer maintenance and drain cleaning services.

Energy, gas and
oil&gas
Electrical networks, gas networks, refineries, storage facilities and service stations.

Telecom and internet fibre
Urban inspection chambers, electrical contractors, data networks and field teams.

Roads, car parks and residential complexes
Municipalities, road maintenance, private areas and car parks.

Industry, ports and airports
Factories, industrial sites, port areas and airport areas.

Contractors, installers and technical services
Electricians, plumbers, heating and plumbing technicians, and contractors.
PARTNER
Chosen by leading operators in energy, water and infrastructure















—— TECHNICAL CONSULTING
Speak with a technician
Receive support in choosing the most suitable solution for your operating context: indicate the sector, type of manhole cover, weight, frequency of use and environment, and we will propose a selection path covering manhole cover lifters, accessories and services.
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