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It's made to do the heavy lifting (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crane

(Other definitions for crane that I've seen before include "Bird; camera platform" , "Lifting machine or long-legged bird" , "Lifter; bird" , "Bird; dockside machine" , "Lifting structure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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