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Hydraulic hooklift hoists are mounted on heavy duty trucks to enable hauliers to change out flatbeds, dumpster bodies, and similar containers. Primarily used in conjunction with tilt frame bodies and specialised roller containers, generally designed for the transportation of materials in the waste, recycling, scrap and demolition industries, as well as for disposal of construction debris.[1]
The system employs a series of hydraulic rams to hook, lift and hoist the container onto the chassis of the truck. There are several configuration options, and strict guidelines[2] which must be followed to ensure that the container is secured on the truck in transit.
- ^ Adams, A. (2005) Trucking: tractor-trailer driver handbook/workbook, p.391 Cengage Learning. ISBN 1-4180-1262-9. Retrieved August 2011
- ^ Office of the Federal Register (U.S.) (2010) Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Transportation, Pt. 300-399, Revised as of October 1, 2009 p.475. Government Printing Office. ISBN 0-16-084062-7. Retrieved August 2011