Patent ID: 8167153

Claim:
A support system for construction equipment, further comprising: a main platform, further comprising: an internal support member comprising a section of structural tubing; a plurality of plates forming a rectangular structure arranged to form forklift apertures along side surfaces of said main platform; and, a main platform top plate affixed to said internal support member and said plurality of plates, comprising said first side, said second side opposite said first side, and a pair of opposing longitudinal sides; a first connecting plate assembly hingedly connected to a first side of said main platform; a second connecting plate assembly hingedly connected to a second side of said main platform; and, a securing means for removably securing said support system to a scaffolding assembly; wherein said system supports said scaffolding assembly; wherein said system supports a hoist assembly; wherein said first and second connecting plate assemblies each extend outwardly from said main platform, thereby providing a torsion and load bearing structure; wherein said forklift apertures receive a forklift for transportation; and, wherein said system is foldable between a compact state and a deployed state.