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Gas Powered Sideloaders

My Company is considering purchasing several gas powered sideloaders to function in a 24/7 environment. I was wondering if anyone out there has had any knowledge of what the economic life-span of a gas powered sideloader would be like?
  • Posted 28 Jul 2005 23:24
  • By Joe_C
  • joined 28 Jul'05 - 1 message
  • Virginia, United States
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depending on use, indoor, outdoor etc you have a wide variety of sideloaders to choose from. Hubtex offer electric/indoo and ic outdoor/indoor units in 4 direction. for longer haul, rough terrain outdoor use baumann offers a more truck like unit. check out sideloaders dot com for info.

top outdoor units would be

hubtex
combilift
baumann
fantuzzi
etc.
  • Posted 22 Feb 2008 00:55
  • By JDBurton
  • joined 4 Jul'07 - 96 messages
  • Virginia, United States
Have you looked into a Combilift? It is designed to move long loads with the advantage of being able to move in all 4 directions. It is a great alternative to a sideloader and comes in a lot of configurations. Check our website for more information.
  • Posted 21 Feb 2008 10:55
  • By eddie
  • joined 21 Feb'08 - 6 messages
  • Texas, United States
www.combiliftdepottx.com
the main function is to move heavy, long loads easily. Yes it is a forklift. visit our website for applicaiton info if you'd like
  • Posted 20 Feb 2008 04:39
  • By JDBurton
  • joined 4 Jul'07 - 96 messages
  • Virginia, United States
my question may be naive,what is sideloader's main function?need your help.
and is it a kind of forklift?
  • Posted 23 Oct 2005 01:36
  • By james1983
  • joined 23 Oct'05 - 3 messages
  • Shangdong, China
my question may be naive,what is sideloader's main function?need your help.
and is it a kind of forklift?
  • Posted 23 Oct 2005 01:36
  • By james1983
  • joined 23 Oct'05 - 3 messages
  • Shangdong, China
my question may be naive,what is sideloader's main function?need your help.
and is it a kind of forklift?
  • Posted 23 Oct 2005 01:36
  • By james1983
  • joined 23 Oct'05 - 3 messages
  • Shangdong, China
Hi Normally the life span of a gas powered side loader is about 5,000 hours
  • Posted 9 Aug 2005 15:24
  • By leobert_b
  • joined 9 Feb'05 - 23 messages
  • Makati, Philippines
Never Say Die! in every sale, life is at stake
Hi Normally the life span of a gas powered side loader is about 5,000 hours
  • Posted 9 Aug 2005 15:24
  • By leobert_b
  • joined 9 Feb'05 - 23 messages
  • Makati, Philippines
Never Say Die! in every sale, life is at stake
Hallo Joe
The most problematic items on a gas machine is the gas regulators.I would suggest that you replace the regulator kits every 2000 Hrs even if they are still working fine.Genneraly gas machines dont give much trouble and the engine combustion is much cleaner then the standard gasoline engines.The mechanical function wear EG the mast etc wear stays the same as on standard diesel powered machines.Depending on the environment where the machine is going to work and the service intervals the standard life span of a machine is about 12000 machine hours before it will need a major rebuilt.
I hope this was of some help
  • Posted 4 Aug 2005 19:52
  • By johan_s
  • joined 4 Aug'05 - 3 messages
  • Mozambique, Mozambique

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