Leading Sideloader Manufacturers

Capable of extending the lifting platforms to pick up or deposit long, bulky and/or heavy loads, sideloaders are utilized in industries such as automobile, glass, industrial manufacturing, steel, textile, timber, paper and construction. They are typically manufactured from high strength materials and are ideal for heavy duty applications. Read More…

Sideloaders A sideloader is a type of industrial truck with a lifting platform that extends from the side instead of the front or back as in other types of forklift trucks.

As a 30-year-old material handling distributor of fork lift trucks, used lift truck equipment, narrow aisle trucks and more, AJ Jersey® has material handling solutions. We offer electric lift trucks, walkie pallet jacks, rider pallet trucks, deep reach trucks, stock pickers and rental trucks.

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Materials handling is more than just handling materials. And no one knows that better than Andersen & Associates, with over 50 years' expertise developing and deploying custom material handling solutions for the world's most trusted companies. No matter what industry you're in, we can provide you with lift trucks, fleet management, integrated systems and storage solutions that will satisfy.

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Since 1978, Forklift Systems has grown from only 3 employees in a 4,500 sq. ft. building to a leader in sales, parts, service and rental of forklift trucks and other industrial equipment. We represent more than 12 major brands, including Nissan. New and used forklifts, forklift attachments and more.

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Our global network lets our product reach customers in a short time and our sales people are specialists in industrial trucks. Choose from turret truck models for high lift narrow aisles, electric-powered pallet trucks, center-ride pallet trucks, diesel and electric counterbalanced forklifts.

Kion North America Corporation $$$

Reno Forklift specializes in the distribution of industrial material handling equipment and systems. Products include pallet racks, shelving, conveyor systems, dock equipment, workstations, work benches, scales, balers & compactors, wrapping equipment, strapping equipment, in-plant offices, cabinets, forklifts, utility vehicles, pallet jacks, lifts, elevators, cranes and hoists.

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Sideloaders are vehicles that are equipped with a power-operated forked platform attached perpendicular to the drive direction of the forklift that must be inserted under loads to lift and move them. Designed for material handling applications, sideloaders are capable of handling a wide range of materials including bar stock, timber, glass and plywood sheets, building materials and tubing laminates.

Sideloaders offer ease of movement in small spaces such as narrow aisles, thus enhancing productivity and safety, as well as high stacking capabilities. Load capacity and reach height are variations to be considered in different types of industrial trucks. The lifting mechanism of the sideloader can be powered by hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems or mechanically-operated systems depending on the requirements of the operation.

As with most types of forklift trucks, sideloaders can be designed with either man-up configurations, with the operator close to the load and standing on the machine, or man-down configurations, with the operator close to the base of the vehicle in an enclosed cab. Sideloaders are typically capable of extending the forks in a scissor-like motion in order to unload into the desired space. They can lift to a maximum height of 30 feet and are capable of carrying loads up to 10,000 pounds.

Generally diesel, gas or electrically powered, sideloaders can be equipped with either internal combustion engines or electric motors. This variation will often be based on the intended load capacity of the sideloader with heavy duty trucks typically being engine-powered. A few other common sideloader features include tilting and rotating frames and wheels to increase the vehicles' overall maneuverability and efficiency. Some wheels also may be fitted with stabilizing outriggers, such as with all-terrain sideloaders.

The sideloaders themselves may have safety rails installed around the lifting fork to minimize the risk of a load sliding or falling off. Safety features, such as flashing lights or audible sirens, are common features which help keep co-workers aware of the vehicles' movement and presence in order to avoid injury and product loss.

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