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June 15, 2020

10 Benefits of Using a Hook Lift Truck

Does your business require sizable bulky material to be moved or taken away? Are you in the market for a new work truck to pick up or drop off bulk loads? With so many vocational trucks on the market, all with different sizes and capabilities, it can sometimes be difficult to find the right truck you need.

But what if you could purchase one truck that could perform multiple functions, saving your company time, money, and offering convenience?

You can, with the hook lift truck. This versatile truck can be used for a wide range of industrial purposes. Have you considered a hook lift truck for your next vehicle purchase?

If you’re ready to get started, keep reading to learn ten of the biggest benefits of using a hook lift truck for work.

1. Versatility

Hook lifts make great work trucks because of their versatility. They can haul containers as well as many other types of bodies. A hook lift truck can do the work of several different type of truck applications and they offer the flexibility to work for a variety of jobs.

A hook lift truck is a heavy-duty chassis with a hydraulic lift hoist. It can haul a multitude of truck body types or containers, allowing one truck to perform a wide range of tasks.

You control the hoist from the inside of the truck, which allows the driver to complete a pick-up or drop-off all while staying safely within the cab.

Because the hook lift can do the work of several types of trucks, you can use a hook lift as a garbage container roll-off truck, or on a demolition or home construction site, as a flatbed or for carrying landscape or tree trimming tools or hauling other large items.

Chances are, your business needs a truck that can tackle a wide range of jobs, and in the most efficient manner. If so, look into the versatility of a hook-lift truck. It can improve the productivity of your business.

2. More Accurate Than Roll-Off Trucks

If you need accuracy, then you need a hook lift system. They are much more precise than a cable roll-off truck and can easily position containers when you drop them off. They are also more forgiving when “lining-up” with the load.

Hook lifts can handle pick-ups and drop-offs with exact precision, ensuring your container or body is exactly where it needs to be.

3. Great in Tight Spaces

Are you frequently working in tight spaces? If so, you need a truck that can transport or relocate in and out of tight spaces.

Hook lift systems provide the ability to engage a container or body up to 30 degrees off-center when picking up. This allows the truck to maneuver and operate better in tight spaces.

In comparison, a cable roll off hoist needs a bit more horizontal space to drop off or load,

If you’re working in a small construction site or in narrow confines, a hook lift might work well for you

4. Best Truck for Work When It Comes to Safety

When it comes to running your business, safety is no doubt the most important priority. You already abide by all Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines, but is there anything more you can do to make life easier for your workers?

Investing in a hook lift truck can make work safer for your drivers. A hook lift driver can complete a pick-up or drop-off safely from inside the cab of the truck. In contrast, the driver of a cable roll off truck must get out of the cab and physically latch the roll off cable to the container or body.

Hook lift trucks are safer to operate as you don’t need to have employees outside the vehicle, potentially at risk of accident or injury.

When buying a used truck, safety is a very important consideration. Also, look at the history of the truck, it’s maintenance and any remaining warranty. And always buy from a reputable dealer.

5. Works in a Wide Range of Industries

Hook lift trucks can do many jobs and service a number of industries. Just to name a few, if you run a business in construction, demolition, waste, recycling, scrap metal, roofing, landscaping or forestry, your business can likely benefit by using a hook lift truck.

They come in a wide range of sizes, capacity ratings and hook heights. And they can be customized with attachments to suit just about any application.

Any business that needs to transport or move large bulky items such as construction debris, trees, garbage, metal, etc can get good use from a hook lift truck. Make the change today. It will improve the productivity and efficiency of your business.

6. Reduce Your Fleet Size

Versatility is key to a hook lift. Since these trucks can haul many different types of truck bodies and containers, they can can cut costs and help decrease your fleet size. Why pay for multiple trucks if you can get the job done with one?

Insurance, inspections, tires, and other repairs and maintenance can make it expensive to own trucks, especially as they start to age and need more work. Instead of maintaining a pricey fleet of vehicles, reduce the number of trucks to see substantial savings to your business.

The hook lift can do the work of several trucks, it can haul many types of bodies or container and changeovers are fast and easy.

7. Save on Driver Costs

With multiple trucks, you’ll need multiple drivers, trained and certified to operate the vehicles. However, with a hook lift truck, one truck may be able to replace the job of many trucks. In this case you would need less drivers to operate your equipment.

A vocational work truck requires a qualified and well trained operator to drive it. The driver will need to have the appropriate class of license for the truck and will also need to have completed all necessary training, plus meet health and safety requirements.

If your company is looking for a way to cut costs, and because a hook lift truck can often do the work of several different types of trucks, using a hook lift truck may be able to reduce the number of drivers.

8. Affordable

Although any vocational work truck is likely to be a big investment for your business, you can save money by purchasing a hook lift truck second hand. A used hook lift truck, when bought from a reputable dealer can often have years and years of life left in them. Typically, they will be serviced and inspected for safety and quality and offered at substantial savings compared to the price of purchasing new.

Or, if you have trucks your business is no longer using, you can trade-in your truck for some quick cash or to have money to put towards the purchase of your next vehicle.

Looking for more ways to make truck ownership more affordable? Spend the time to invest in best practices and proper preventative maintenance. Service your equipment on a regular maintenance schedule and train your drivers to respect your investment.

Do your research before purchasing. You have choices and options. Compare a new truck to a good used truck. Buying a used vehicle can be one of the best ways to save money for your business.

9. Change Containers Quickly

In business, time is money. Hook lift systems don’t get in your way and help keep you on schedule. Changeovers are fast and containers can be switched out quickly. It usually takes less than 2 minutes to lift or drop a container or body. The hook lift system also offers expedient ground-level loading and unloading of materials. Plus, even if you aren’t lined up completely perfectly, the truck can still pick up the container.

If you need your truck to perform multiple tasks throughout the day, this can easily be done with your hook lift truck. You can quickly convert from one function to another.

10. Easy to Learn

If you’re already familiar with driving commercial trucks, you should have no problem with learning how to operate a hook lift truck.

The hoist system is simple to use and is operated from inside the vehicle.

Easy to lean, easy to operate. Hook lift trucks can help make you more efficient and more productive.

Contact Us

Is your business in need of a new roll off type truck for work? If so, why not consider a hook lift truck?

If you’re looking for the perfect vehicle for your needs, contact us today. With locations in both Florida and Pennsylvania, we have over 70 years of knowledge and experience in the truck, refuse and waste collection industries.

We are also a family-owned business with a commitment to helping you find the best possible trucks for your business, such as the ideal hook lift truck.

Our team looks forward to hearing from you and is happy to answer questions about refuse, waste collection and other truck related topics. With the right equipment, your business can thrive and expand.

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