A Sideloader, also known as a Sidelifter or self-loading trailer offers a versatile and cost-effective way of loading, transporting and unloading containers and other cargo. It makes it possible for you to gain new business, customers and revenue in a market where container handling is constantly increasing.
A Sideloader can safely handle shipping containers and other cargo from/to other trailers, trucks or trains, or directly on ground level, where they can safely and efficiently be packed or unpacked.
Mounted on a truck or trailer, the Sideloader can operate with minimal manpower and without any additional equipment, minimizing waiting time, planing and making it possible to deliver seamless, competitive service.
A Sideloader consists of two side lifting cranes combined with a trailer or truck. There are four basic Sideloader operations: lifting from/to ground level, transfer from/to another chassis or rail wagon, stacking containers and road transport. A full handling time is 2-4 minutes.
Main benefits
Competitive advantage
A Sideloader enables you to perform your job in a safe and efficient manner and allows a new form of service that can’t be provided by a truck and trailer. You can load/unload anywhere, anytime from the ground or from other trailers/trucks/wagons, without disturbing the customer or having to use third party equipment.
Quick turnaround
The Sideloader makes it possible to swiftly load and unload the container whenever and wherever you want. 2-4 minutes full operation time, and the driver can move on to the next task. Minimizing waiting time means higher efficiency and a possibility to increase the container flow.
Place container on the ground
The Sideloader can put the container on the ground so that the end-user is able to pack/unpack it at their own leisure. If there are no loading docks, the Sideloader will also enable safe and more efficient unpacking/packing of the container. A shipping container placed on the ground can also serve as a flexible, temporary storage room.
Safe cargo, safe workplace
A Sideloader provides safe, leveled 2+2 point lifting, keeping the cargo safe and allowing you to handle hazardous, fragile or high-value goods. As both the lifting operation and transport are handled by a single person, the delivery procedure is as safe as it can get.
Not only containers
A Sideloader can lift many types of heavy cargo and provides an economical alternative to many specialized lifting cranes and systems. The high lifting capacity of a Sideloader can match a 100-120 tonne-m crane. Low ground pressure makes the Sideloader more suitable for unprepared terrain and a low operation height makes it less susceptible to bad weather.
Always in demand
Suppliers who use Sideloaders become increasingly popular among customers. In a case of an economic down-turn Sideloaders are usually the last units to stand still.
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