Hook Lift trucks have been popular along the East Coast for some time and are becoming more popular out west. The Hook Lift system has a great upside for the small business and large business alike. Why? Because hook lift systems are both versatile and cost-effective truck equipment. Here is a quick 3 step overview on the hook lift system.
Step 1: We have provided you with a link to a detailed overview of hook lifts: Hook Lift information
The advantages of a hook lift system: (from Wikipedia)
The flexibility offered by the hydraulic hooklift hoist system:
- Reduced licensing fees through reduced fleet size as well as
- Ground level loading and unloading
- Exact positioning (dropping off) of containers
- Ability to get in and out of tight spaces
- Quick exchange of hook lift containers: system allows container to be lift/dropped rapidly
- Ability to engage a heavy-duty container up to 30° off center when picking up
- No cables to hook up, unhook or that could potentially break
- Complete in-cab operation
The disadvantages of a hook lift system: (from Wikipedia)
The main disadvantages of the system are revealed when on uneven ground:
- If hook height grade reach is small, it can be difficult to set down or pick up container as well as
- Load handling stability, particularly while dumping, can be compromised at maximum dump angle. This is particularly the case in single lift/dump cylinder configurations
- Container lengths are fairly iInflexible, as hooklift hoists are designed to carry bodies within 3 to 5 ft (914 to 1,524 mm) of the shortest recommended dump body.
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Step 2: Training Video – Do and Don’ts
Step 3: Videos
Adjustable Jib: SwapLoader Adjustable jib 36” to 54”
Hook lift attachments
- Spray unit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UINpASHP8Oc
- 20 yard debris box with 337 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ml_0BIqqNw
- Flatbed – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbe9zmQ3auo
Hook Lift Manufactures links (parts and service information)