The new Mini Hoist for gable roofs allows to preserve architecturally the visual impact of the building, occupying a minimum space when fully raised and aligning parallel to the angled support. The lighting batten goes from an angled position (parallel to the gable roof) to the floor when fully extended, to facilitate the access to the lighting fixtures. Special load centering clamps with bottom receivers are provided to hang lighting fixtures and avoid any varying loads to the moving batten while raising or lowering.