Pneumatic lifting bags may have lifting capabilities in excess of how many tons?

• A. 25 tons
• B. 75 tons
• C. 100 tons
• D. 50 tons

Answer: (B)

Pneumatic lifting bags are designed to lift very heavy loads by inflating a flexible bag with air. These bags come in a range of rated capacities, and large models used in rescue and industrial settings can exceed 75 tons per bag. The question asks for the amount they may lift beyond, and the commonly cited threshold for heavy-duty bags is 75 tons, with some bags capable of even higher lifts. This makes 75 tons the best answer because it reflects the upper range these tools are designed to reach, acknowledging that heavier lifts are possible with appropriately rated bags or with multiple bags sharing the load. In practice, always match the bag’s rated capacity to the load, distribute the lift across bags as needed, and use proper safety measures such as stable bases, cribbing, and never working beneath a lifted load.