Everything seems to be going online these days and now your HIAB equipment can be connected to the Internet to feed back a great deal of data about what is happening in real life. Metrics such as location, utilisation, sensor status and so on provide an extremely useful and accurate picture of both usage and mechanical condition.

The home page of our website carries a statement to the effect that every one of our engineers has been certified by ALLMI after being factory trained by HIAB. But what exactly does “certified by ALLMI” mean, and just as importantly, what does it mean for you as a HIAB user availing of the our services?

The MULTILIFT Futura skip loader brings traditional HIAB engineering excellence and functionality to the world of skips and skip loading.

Truck Loaders are delighted to announce that after discussions with Hiab UK their coverage has been extended. We already provide authorised HIAB service and repairs in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Now HIAB operators in Postcode locations PE21 Boston to PE25 Skegness inclusive and S40 Chesterfield to S45 Worksop inclusive can benefit from services by Truck Loaders Ltd.

We can also supply, install, service and repair a wide range of new and used lorry loaders and multilift vehicles, and customise them to your specification.

We have completed another HIAB supply and fit project. This was for MAP Building & Civil Engineering Supplies for a brand new wagon and drag combination. The X-DUO 148B-2 Crane supplied came with the high seat option and manual joystick controls – a perfect choice for a wagon & drag operation.

Your HIAB has its own inbuilt sophisticated monitoring system of sensors and controller chips that constantly checks the vital signs and can warn you when something is wrong. When a fault is diagnosed it flashes up a coded message on the control panel. Knowing how to interpret these codes is a key factor in understanding what they mean when they occur and then setting about fixing the cause of the problem if possible.

When a breakdown occurs or a regular crane service is due, you want to get your HIAB back into operational service as quickly as possible. Idle machinery is money down the drain. That’s why it’s critically important to ensure that (a) you choose the correct spare parts and (b) they are delivered quickly. Your best option is to select HIAB original parts from an accredited service centre like Truck Loaders who provide FREE overnight delivery.

Safety at work is a paramount priority. Though we may sometimes grumble at regulations, the fact is that safety at work is now far superior to what it was like 50 or even 20 years ago, and this is a very good thing. Lifting equipment presents very obvious hazards and therefore we must take great care to ensure it is safe to use and that operators are fully trained and safety conscious. Sticking to the recommended service and inspection frequencies is only a matter of sheer common sense.

Somebody asked us the question recently – which is best: corrective or preventative maintenance for my lifting equipment? Let’s look at what both of these entail and then try to answer the gentleman’s question.

Dealing with a responsive and dependable spare parts supplier is a key element of efficient fleet maintenance. We have designed our parts service around you, our customers, to deliver exactly what you need, when you need it.