High-capacity vacuum lifter and tilter is capable of handling steel fabrications up to 10,000 lb without chains or slings. It has all-steel welded frame with 2 hydraulic cylinders that rotate loads from horizontal to vertical position using fully integrated remote controls. Lifter is equipped with 8 vacuum suction pads, each measuring 19 x 25 in., and 4 spring suspensions. It also includes electric vacuum pump, vacuum reservoir, check valve, vacuum gauges, and safety audio-visual alarms.