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Sideloaders have become a terrific choice for many companies needing to perform handling jobs on unconventional cargo. Sales of these models are small however, taking up 1% to 5% of the worldwide forklift market.



Normally, side-loaders are used within the timber, aluminum, glass, steel, aviation and construction industries. Additionally, they are utilized within industries that are producing unusual items like for example moldings, and windmill arms. Practically any industry that produces awkward or oversized long items uses the side-loaders.



Side-loaders were initially designed in the beginning of the 1950s by Henry Le Grande Lull from the Lull Manufacturing Company. These units were made in response to a request from the United States Air Force. The initial concept was patented for commercial use but it was not developed until Lull Manufacturing was taken over by the Baker Raulang Company in 1959. It was Baker Raulang who put the design into production. Afterward, the name was changed to Baker Traveloader. In the late 1950s, the side-loaders were launched in Europe. The early models were made by Italian manufacturer Fiora and the afterwards B-P Battioni e Pagani who pioneered the equipment's utilization within timber yards.



Side-loaders differ a bit from forward traveling, counterbalance forklifts in that they have their forks situated on the side of the equipment. The operator drives the machine sitting in a cabin like a traditional forklift. The loading, unloading and lifting functions are done by the mast situated at the right-hand side of the driver. The load is normally transported lying on a wooden or metal deck. This helps to reduce distortion, stress and damage to the load. New innovations to the side-loader design have incorporated a huge range of lifting accessories being developed.



A few of the advantages of using side-loaders over reach-stackers or standard lift trucks include: improved visibility, safer operating conditions, and faster traveling speeds as well as the ability to utilize available space more effectively.



Only when you evaluate your work setting and types of applications you will be putting your equipment through, would you be able to accurately determine the best type of machine to finish your tasks. There are several great rental choices available too in order to determine the right kind of machine to meet your requirements. Doing some research online or talking to a reputable dealer is one more good way to get some information also when trying to figure out the best option.

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