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Sideloaders have become a great alternative for a lot of companies needing to perform handling jobs on unconventional loads. Sales of these units are small however, taking up 1% to 5% of the global forklift market.



Sideloaders are quite popular within the timber, aluminum, glass, steel, aviation and construction businesses. Additionally, they are utilized within industries which are producing unusual items like moldings, and windmill arms. Basically any industry that makes awkward or oversized long items utilizes the side-loaders.



In the beginning of the 1950's, Henry Le Grande Lull from the Lull Manufacturing Company originally designed the sideloader forklift. These early models were requested from the United States Air Force. The initial idea was patented for commercial application but it was not developed until Lull Manufacturing was taken over by the Baker Raulang Company in 1959. It was Baker Raulang who made the design. Afterward, the name was changed to Baker Traveloader. During the late 1950s, the side-loaders were launched in Europe. The early models were designed by Italian manufacturer Fiora and the afterwards B-P Battioni e Pagani who pioneered the machine's use within timber yards.



The side-loader is a little different from the counterbalanced forklift, as the traditional forward-traveling lift trucks have front facing forks while the side-loader has side facing forks. The operator however would drive in a cabin similar to those used in conventional forklifts. The unloading, lifting and loading functions are done by the mast situated at the driver's right-hand side. The cargo is usually transported lying on a wooden or metal deck. This helps to lessen stress, distortion and damage to the cargo. Recent innovations to the side-loader design have integrated a large range of lifting accessories being developed.



The use of side-loaders as opposed to the reach-stackers or traditional forklifts: safer operating conditions, better visibility, and the ability to use available space more effectively in addition to faster traveling speeds.



You will just be able to accurately determine the right type of equipment to finish your tasks, once you have fully evaluated the work environment and kinds of tasks you will be completing. There are several great rental choices available too in order to know the right kind of equipment to meet all your requirements. Doing some research online or talking to a reputable dealer is one more good way to get some information as well when trying to know the right choice.

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