An overhead cylinder lift is equipped to be an asset, no matter the location of the work site. The lightweight design can be used as a basic cylinder cart to roll the cylinders between areas or it can be lifted. An overhead lifting ring is placed at the top of the model to enable the maneuvering of the unit when the ability to wheel across a surface is not efficient or possible. Security straps are included on the model to protect the cylinder from jostling or changing positions. Nose plate holds a maximum 9? diameter cylinder.