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



Normally, side-loaders are utilized within the aluminum, timber, glass, steel, construction and aviation industries. Additionally, they are utilized in industries that are producing unconventional things like moldings, and windmill arms. Practically any business that produces awkward or oversized long items uses the side-loaders.



In the start of the 1950's, Henry Le Grande Lull from the Lull Manufacturing Company initially designed the sideloader forklift. These early units were requested from the US Air Force. The initial concept was patented for commercial application but it was not made until Lull Manufacturing was taken over during 1959 by the Baker Raulang Company. It was Baker Raulang who produced the design. Later, the name was changed to Baker Traveloader. During the latter part of the 1950s, the side-loaders were launched in Europe. The early units were made by Italian manufacturer Fiora and the afterwards B-P Battioni e Pagani who pioneered the machine's utilization within timber yards.



The side-loader is a bit different from the counterbalanced forklift, as the conventional forward-traveling lift trucks have front facing forks whilst the side-loader has side facing forks. The operator however would drive inside a cabin like those used in conventional forklifts. The loading, unloading and lifting functions are done by the mast located at the right-hand side of the driver. The cargo is usually transported lying on a wooden or metal deck. This helps to reduce stress, distortion and damage to the load. New innovations to the side-loader design have integrated a huge range of lifting accessories being developed.



The use of side-loaders rather than the reach-stackers or conventional forklifts: improved visibility, safer operating conditions, and faster traveling speeds as well as the ability to utilize available space more effectively.



Only when you assess your work environment and kinds of applications you would be putting your machinery through, would you be able to precisely determine the best type of machinery to complete your tasks. There are some good rental alternatives available too in order to know the right kind of machinery to suit 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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