Truck Loaders Ltd Blog

Repair or replace your HIAB parts? The answer can make a difference to cost, productivity, and safety, so it pays to get it right. There are a few different things to consider, as well as some golden rules that everyone can benefit from adhering to.

Truckloaders Ltd are official UK resellers for Kinshofer crane and excavator attachments and accessories. Kinshofer attachments can be used with any model of truck-mounted crane and have numerous applications for construction, haulage, waste management and landscaping:

This month marks an important milestone for Truck Loaders Ltd – 15 years since Wayne and I resigned from our previous employment and set up our own lorry loader business. We’d like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to all the engineers, customers, and the guys at HIAB, who have helped us on our journey so far. We’re looking forward to the next 15 years!

On behalf of the whole Truckloaders team we would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to HIAB on achieving 75 years in business – the anniversary falling on 1^st May 2019. HIAB celebrated the occasion by attending the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show at the Birmingham NEC, which some of you may have visited.

When HIAB parts wear out, it can be tempting to replace them with a second-hand component. These are usually cheaper than purchasing a brand new part, but is buying second-hand a false economy? We take a look at the pros and cons of buying second-hand.

HIAB cranes offer a degree of control that other truck loading crane manufacturer’s struggle to match. They offer best-in-class controls featuring remote functionality that allow you to work on site or from a distance while providing an unobstructed view of your work site. Whatever your preferences, HIAB cranes are quick, smooth, and precise with advanced software and intuitive controls.

One of the reasons that HIAB are market leaders for truck loading cranes is how versatile they are. There are many different models of HIAB suitable for different purposes, and even an XS product that enables you to design a crane to meet your exact specifications – something no other leading crane manufacturer offers at present.

Maintaining the safety of your HIAB crane is your responsibility as an employer. This outline explains what you need to do to keep your employees safe when operating a crane.

HIAB cranes add value to the productivity of an individual worker by enabling lifting of heavy objects. They provide the ability to lift, manipulate and manoeuvre to collect and deliver anything from builder’s merchant supplies to forestry timber and much more; with improved safety and in less time.

LOLER testing is a legal requirement enforced by Health & Safety (HSE) inspectors. The government takes Health & Safety very seriously and it is quite obvious that machinery used in the workplace has potential to cause accidents and injury. LOLER focuses on the safe operation of lifting equipment, which can range from patient hoists in care homes to cranes on ships. This article looks specifically at truck loaders and what LOLER means for owners, employers, employees and members of the public.