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Side Loader
Side loader, is about the mast, lifting structure, and forks are located in the middle of the forklift and can move along the horizontal guide rails. The fork is located on the side of the sideloader forklift, and there is a cargo platform on the side too. It’s maily used for carrying long heavy cargos like steel pipe, long timber, or containers…etc.
| Model | FDS30, FDS40, FDS50, FDS60 |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 3000kg, 4000kg, 5000kg, 6000kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine | Chinese Xinchai, Isuzu, Perkins |
| Delivery Time | 45 days around |
Carry long loads along the truck instead of across the aisle
A sideloader places long material alongside the chassis and supports it on the load platform for travel. This can suit timber, pipe and profiles when a conventional front-carried load would require excessive width through an aisle or doorway.
The diesel FDS30, FDS40, FDS50 and FDS60 range listed on this page covers nominal capacities of 3–6 tonnes. ForkFocus can review the load support, pickup geometry and site before comparing a specific configuration.
The longest load is not the only selection input
Record the weight, cross-section, centre of gravity and the support positions permitted by the material. A long flexible bundle and a short dense steel item can place different demands on the forks, bed and mast.
Check the complete movement: approach to the rack, sideways pickup, mast retraction and travel with the load supported. Doorways, end turns and projecting load ends still need measured clearance.
| Purchase item | What to specify | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Load support | Length, weight, rigidity, support spacing and any bundle restraints. | Checks the fork and platform arrangement for the actual material. |
| Pickup and stacking | Required side reach, rack height and storage arrangement. | Checks mast travel and capacity in the intended handling position. |
| Travel clearance | Doorways, end turns, aisle width and load-end projection. | Avoids assessing only the width of the unloaded truck. |
| Outdoor duty | Ground, slopes, tyres, daily travel and engine choice. | Matches the truck to the yard and service conditions. |
Details about Side Loader
With over 30 years manufacturing experience, our side loader forklift is competitive becouse of following features:
- The machine adopts the popular large-arc and streamlined appearance design. It conforms to the principles of ergonomics, and comfortable operation.
- Reliable engines and Chinese engine or imported engines are available.
- Quality hydraulic gearbox and torque converter, with good reliability and lower impact noise.
- Optional wide base tires, with larger tire load capacity, enhance the stability of the whole truck.
- The roller arrangement of the well-shaped channel makes the mast move smoothly.
- The carriage and forks can be tilted, very convenient operation.
- The front and rear wheels float with the road, making the whole truck run more smoothly.
- Combined control of outriggers and micro switches to ensure safe operation.
- Many patented technologies received such as the driver’s cab, instrumentation, parking brake, and service brake.
Seat can be 180 degree rotating.
Wide operation space in cabin
Super long fork attachment can be customerzied.
Easy for contianer loading.
What's side loader forklift?
Side loader, as the literal meaning, the load is on the side of a machine.
The load, lifting structure and lifting mast are placed in the side of side loader. Due to this speical design, when the side loader truck enters the rack system, the fork faces the storage rack directly, it doesn’t require to make a turning like a ordinary forklift.
Also, When the fork rises along the mast to be higher than the height of the cargo platform, the mast retracts along the guide rail. Lower down the forks, so that the goods will be placed on the platform of the forklift.
What's the main difference between side loader and counter balance forklift?
The main difference between sideloader forklift and ordinary counterbalanced forklift is the position of the lifting structure.
In addition to lifting and tilting function, sideloader forklift can also be extended and retracted along the side of the truck.
During transportation, the goods are placed longitudinally on the forklift platform, which requires less aisle width and can make full and effective use of the site area. It’s suitable for loading, unloading, stacking and transportation of long heavy objects like steel pipes, section steels, telephone poles, containers, etc. Therefore, it is widely used in petrochemical, metallurgy, transportation, construction, and other industries.
In summary, there are two main features of side loader forklift operations:
- In the process of warehouse operation, sideloader forklift enters into the aisle, and the fork faces the shelf. When doing loading or unloading operations, there is no need to turn first and then to work. This feature makes the side forklift suitable for narrow aisle operations;
- It’s designed for long strip-shaped cargo. Because the long-size cargo is parallel to the sideloader truck and is not limited by the width of the aisle. Pneumatic tires are generally used for outdoor work, and solid tires are generally used for indoor work. Moreover, the side loader can move long goods at a faster speed.
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A sideloader fits long loads when aisles, turns and doorways support side handling
Timber, pipe and profiles need load-bed support, suitable aisle geometry and verified capacity at the actual load centre.
- Load
- Length, weight, section, centre of gravity and support points.
- Travel clearance
- Aisle width, turns, doorways, surface and traffic.
- Handling
- Pickup direction, stacking height, rack and load-bed support.
- Truck
- Capacity, mast, tyres, visibility and power system.
- Evidence
- Use the exact load chart and configuration documentation.
ForkFocus sideloader
A sideloader can reduce front-facing load projection, but multidirectional or conventional alternatives may fit different aisle, turning and stacking conditions.
Working-point capacity, support spacing and travel clearance require exact confirmation.
Review the sideloader product page, then confirm the remaining application and configuration data.
ForkFocus can compare the handling method before sizing the truck
For an irregular long load or a location requiring different movement, review the long-load handling guidance alongside the forklift range. A larger counterbalance truck and a sideloader solve different geometry problems.
Send a load drawing or photograph, approximate dimensions and destination. We can compare the platform, forks, mast and engine requirements, then identify the exact truck configuration for service parts and shipment planning.
Does a narrow aisle alone confirm sideloader suitability?
No. Pickup reach, supported load width, doorways and end turns must also fit. The truck load chart must cover the actual load centre and working height.
Can one truck handle all lengths of stock?
Only after reviewing the load assortment and support arrangement. Include short heavy items as well as the longest bundles in the quotation request.
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