Abstract: A device (1) for turning over heavy and/or bulky loads works by suspending the load to be turned over in two straps or the like, arranged as loops, and driving these straps in order to pivot the load. The device (1) is constructed of a body (2) that has a shackle (20) for suspending device (1) from the hook of lifting gear, and through which there passes a tube (3). At each end (30) of tube (3) there is a drive pulley (4) and an individual strap (5) arranged as a loop passes over each pulley (4). It is possible for tube (3) to be rotated by motor (24) contained within body (2) and connected to tube (3) by transmission chain (31). The distance between drive pulleys (4) is a function of the length of tube (3).