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A sideloader or sidelifter can refer to twin hydraulic cranes that self-load and unload containers on or off a lorry or trailer, it can be a type of forklift and occasionally it refers to a bin lorry. We’re going to explain the lorry side loader which sits on a skeletal trailer<\/a> for loading and unloading ISO containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why use a side loader?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Millions of containers are moved by road every day. To get the container on a lorry or trailer requires some heavy lifting equipment. Typically, straddle carriers, reach stackers, forklifts, mobile cranes and container handlers are disproportionately expensive; if you don’t need this type of equipment all the time, it’s hard to get a return on investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using additional equipment also requires two workers: the lorry driver and the machine operator. The driver has to wait for a slot to be loaded by the machine operator, which wastes time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A side loader enables a lorry driver to drive alongside a container and load it to the lorry or trailer within five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lorry driver can operate the side loader from controls on the trailer or, more commonly now, a remote which allows them to stand well away from the loading zone. This gives a better health and safety outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side loaders work well where space is limited around the container. They can load and unload anywhere the ground is reasonably solid and as they have no need for a counterbalance like a container handler or forklift would, they are good for areas where the ground is less stable. A strength is being able to drop a container in a place convenient for the client to access the container’s contents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do side loaders work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to get sidelifter training<\/a> before attempting to use one because they are dangerous. People have been crushed to death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A side loader is two hydraulic cranes typically attached to a skeletal trailer. The cranes often are on a rail which permits them to move backwards or forwards to accommodate different length containers for the best position and weight distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cranes get their power from the lorry’s PTO or power take off which draws power from the engine. The driver increases the revs at idle to between 800-1000rpm for optimum power to the side loader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the cranes extend, a stabiliser leg or outrigger is deployed. This stops the trailer or lorry from tipping over as it picks up or takes off the container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On this outrigger, arrows point to the lift zone limits, warning the operator where it will be dangerous as the container is lifted<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chains are attached to each of the container’s four corners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The side loader lifts the container onto or off the lorry or trailer, then the outriggers are retracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Containers are locked to the trailer or truck using ISO locks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What can a side loader be used for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some side loader models can stack one container on top of another or transfer one container from its trailer to an adjacent trailer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as lifting containers, a side loader can use various attachments to lift iso tank containers, prefabricated concrete, prefabricated cabins, vehicles, cable drums, pipes and machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They work well for sensitive or fragile loads as the speed is controllable, and side loader maintenance is straightforward, as per regular hydraulic equipment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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