Truck Mounted Equipment and Trash Rake Systems

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The latest Moffett truck-mounted forklift continues the tradition of excellence that the company is known for. Designed for applications where loading is done from one side of a truck, the Moffett M10 25.3 is based on extensive research and consultations with customers.

The M10 25.3 piggyback forklift has a telescopic boom that allows for loading and unloading of single stacked loads from one side of the truck or trailer. Because there is no need to move the truck during loading and unloading, the M10 saves time and boosts efficiency.

Time is also saved by the quick mounting and dismounting cycle of the Moffett forklift. Operators can have the forklift off the truck in less than a minute, meaning there is no time spent waiting on site.

Designed to be durable and operator-friendly, the M10 25.3 offers the same ergonomics and performance as forklifts with a conventional mast, but with its telescoping boom, it also provides additional functionality and versatility.

The M10 offers many great features: 360º visibility from the spacious operator’s cab; easy joystick control; a 37.3 kW / 50hp Kubota engine that offers excellent performance with reduced noise and vibration; off-road capability; a tight turning circle that makes it ideal for confined spaces; and easy servicing.

Suited for turf and lawn, fertilizer, brick and block, architectural stone, animal feed, scaffolding and any other industry where loading is done from one side of the truck, the M10 is an indispensable asset that will improve efficiency and customer service.

To learn more about the Moffett M10 truck mounted forklift, contact your local Atlas Polar sales representative.

Get a Quote on a Moffett M8 50.3 Forklift

When most of us think about firefighting equipment, large ladder trucks are usually the first thing that comes to mind. But firefighting also requires support vehicles that can manage additional equipment.

When assisting at a fire, speed is essential. That is why the Fire Brigade in Zwickau, Germany chose three HIAB products for its support vehicles. With the help of a HIAB 244 EP-5 HiDuo truck crane, a Multilift JHS 250 hooklift, and a Moffett M4 piggyback truck mounted forklift, the Zwickau brigade can load, transport and unload vital equipment at the scene of a fire. What’s more, because the HIAB equipment is easy to use with fast loading and unloading speeds, only one operator is required to manage the job.

The Zwickau Fire Brigade uses the Multilift hooklift to carry foam and other items in a two-level container. At the scene, the operator can easily unload the necessary equipment using either the Moffett forklift or HIAB crane. Operators have noted how easy the Moffett truck-mounted forklift makes their job. It has proven ideal for loading, unloading and setting up a foam station for mixing and refilling.

Atlas Polar is pleased to carry a wide range of HIAB products. For more information on the HIAB equipment we sell, we invite you to visit our product pages: Multilift Hooklifts, HIAB truck mounted cranes, and Moffett truck mounted forklifts.

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Get a Quote on a Moffett M8 50.3 Forklift

We talked in an earlier post about Atlas Polar customer Greenhorizons using Moffett M8 50.3 forklifts in a recent high-profile job.

An international leader in the turfgrass industry, Greenhorizons was asked to lay a real grass field on the concrete floor of the Rogers Centre in Toronto. The field was used for a soccer match between Manchester United and Celtic (won 3-1 by Manchester U).

The operation consisted of 18 tractor trailers, each loaded with 46 rolls of freshly harvested sod that measured 35 feet in length each. The rolls were particularly heavy-Greenhorizons cut the rolls extra thick so they would withstand the heavy play without shifting around.

Moffett M8 50.3 forklifts were an integral part of the entire operation. Off-loading from the trucks in less than minute, the forklifts got to work right away. The M8 50.3 model boasts a customizable lift height of either 120” or 144”. With a 5,000 pound lifting capacity @ 24” load centres, the forklifts were able to lift two rolls of sod at a time. Their 50 HP Kubota engines provided all the power needed to move these heavy loads into position.

In addition to being powerful, the M8 50.3 offers excellent operator ergonomics—more space in the cab, better visibility, and easily accessible controls. With a choice of tires, forks and attachments, this piggyback truck mounted forklift can be customized to suit virtually any type of job.

To download a product brochure, visit our Moffett M8 50.3 piggyback truck mounted forklift page.

A soccer match between Manchester United and Celtic was recently played at the Rogers Centre in Toronto and Moffett truck mounted forklifts played an important part in getting the field ready.

Atlas Polar customer Greenhorizons was awarded the contract to convert the Rogers Centre field to a real grass playing surface. Real grass is preferred by players because it is more forgiving than artificial turf and leads to fewer injuries.

So how do you convert a concrete slab into a soccer pitch worthy of two high-calibre professional soccer teams? Greenhorizons selected an unusually thick cut of their Premium Low Mow sod blend. This turf is rugged and holds up well to hard play. Because of their thickness, the rolls of sod were extremely heavy. The extra weight ensured that the sod did not shift during the game.

To unload the sod, Greenhorizons relied on Moffett M8 50.3 piggyback truck mounted forklifts—high capacity forklifts that are ideal for this kind of work. The forklifts are part of the company’s purpose-built fleet that gets the job done with minimal impact on the turf.

The process for laying the field began on July 14 when sod was harvested. The sod required for the job was loaded onto 18 tractor trailers and brought to the Rogers Centre on July 15, giving the crew plenty of time to lay the sod before the July 16th match.

Watch the time-elapsed video clip here to see the Greenhorizons team in action.

We’ll talk more a little more about the forklift used in this job in a future post. In the meantime, you can learn more about it by visiting our Moffett M8 50.3 truck mounted forklift page.

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HIAB cranes now conform to the new EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and crane standard EN 12999:20009. These new regulations are designed to increase both the safety and productivity of crane operators.

The first company to take delivery of a new super-safe HIAB crane was Bronij Infra B.V., a Dutch company that specializes in the delivery, installation, maintenance and testing of underground waste stations and small pump stations. Bronij purchased a HIAB XS 111 E3 HiDuo loader crane.

One of the safety features that Bronij is especially pleased with is the continuous Variable Stability Limit (VSL), which activates when the truck carrying the crane is not correctly set on the ground or if the operator wants to lift an excessively heavy load at a certain angle. The VSL system alerts the operator with red lights on the control panel and remote control.

Additional features and details about the Bronij application are available on page 9 of the attached issue of HIAB Method magazine.

For more information about the HIAB cranes sold through Atlas Polar, visit our HIAB truck mounted cranes page.

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HIAB truck mounted cranes are known for their versatility, but they can also be used in very specific applications. For example, the XS 310 was designed especially for brick and block handling.

We’ve summarized an article from HIAB Method magazine here to show how perfectly suited the XS 310 is to the task of handling bricks.

The crane is powerful, offering a maximum outreach of 17.5 metres and a maximum lifting capacity of 1,240 kg.

The crane is efficient and safe. With two joysticks and two pedals, several functions can be operated at the same time. Fast load cycle speed is achieved through the 450º slewing radius and long inner boom.

With a stabilizer span of seven metres, this crane offers exceptional stability. A ball and socket solution on the leg plates keeps the crane in perfect balance, which increases safety.

The HIAB oil bath solution extends the life of the crane. The optional variable flow pump also reduces noise and reduces the use of oil. Less oil consumption means lower costs and makes this pump a better choice for the environment.

To read more details about the HIAB XS 310 truck mounted crane or the other products featured in HIAB Method, we invite you to read the issue included here.

Visit our HIAB truck mounted cranes page for more information on the cranes we carry at Atlas Polar.

Get a Quote on a Moffett Mounty M8 50.3

When it comes to specialized deliveries, Moffett truck-mounted forklifts really get the job done. Architectural glass is just the latest example of the varied loads that Moffett forklifts can handle.

Architectural glass is used as a building material. When you see stores with large windows built right into the walls, you are looking architectural glass. This type of glass can also be used for partition walls and other architectural details. Architectural glass is designed with safety considerations in mind and is often either tempered or laminated to increase strength and ensure that, if it breaks, it shatters into small pieces instead of large shards.

Even though the glass is stronger than standard glass, it still requires special handling. The process involves unloading the glass from curtainside trailers at the delivery site. Because Moffett forklifts have low height and excellent manoeuvrability, they can be used successfully in such fragile deliveries.

As you can imagine, the large size of these tempered glass sheets makes them quite heavy. While glass of 1/8” thickness can weigh 1.6 lb/ft2, sturdier panels, up to ¾” thick, can weigh as much as 9.8 lb/ft2. When you consider the volume required, that weight adds up in a hurry.

The standard Moffett M8 50.3 can lift 5,000 pounds @ 24” load centres, making it ideal for handling many large glass panels in one load. To see one of these forklifts in action, check the PDF link provided here.

For more information on Moffett products, visit our truck mounted forklift page.

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The name HIAB is synonymous with quality and innovation in materials handling solutions. From truck mounted loader cranes to Multilift hooklifts and Moffett piggyback truck mounted forklifts, HIAB covers all the bases when it comes to load handling.

But what does HIAB, the name, actually stand for?

The company was founded in Sweden in 1944. Its full name is Hydraliska Industri AB, which was shortened to HIAB.

The founder was Eric Sundin who had developed a way to use hydraulics to power loader cranes. Around the same time, three Finnish brothers developed the first hooklift. They launched the Multilift company in 1949. The two companies would later find themselves merged together when the Partek Corporation purchased Multilift (in 1977) and then HIAB (in 1985).

More mergers have occurred since then, and HIAB and Multilift have continued to thrive under their various owners: first the KONE Corporation, which acquired Partek in 2002, and then Cargotec, which acquired the brands in 2005.

Since 1953, Atlas Polar has worked as distributor of HIAB products—truck mounted cranes first, followed by the other HIAB products. In fact, Atlas Polar is HIAB’s oldest independent dealer in the world. To see the full range, visit our home page and then select the product category you want to learn about: HIAB truck crane, Moffett forklift, or Multilift hooklift.

Get a Quote on a Moffett Mounty Forklift

Got a heavy load to move in a small space? The Moffett M2 15.1 is the forklift for you.

Among Moffett truck mounted forklifts, the M2 15.1 is light, narrow, and easy to move but still offers the most power within its load capacity class—it handles loads up to 1,500 kg. With less overhang than other Moffett forklift models, the M2 is ideal for small trucks.

In addition to manoeuvrability, the M2 offers greatly improved ergonomics. The driver compartment is spacious and comfortable with a large steering wheel that means less turning of the wheel and better visibility.

The attached article from HIAB Method magazine gives you all the details about the new M2 15.1, including the new technologies included in its design.

Atlas Polar is pleased to carry a wide selection of Moffett piggyback truck mounted forklifts suited to many different applications—building supply, turf, food and beverage, utilities, general cartage and more.

Our Moffett truck mounted forklift pages tell you all you need to know about these versatile and powerful machines. Download a product brochure, read specs, or watch a video. If you have any further questions, please contact your local sales dealer.

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Imagine the challenges of working in a place like Iraq, especially if your work involves rebuilding infrastructure.

An article in the latest edition of HIAB Method describes how HIAB truck mounted loader cranes are being deployed by the Iraq Ministry of Energy. The cranes are being used to load and unload transformers, large power cable drums and other applications related to re-establishing the electrical system in the country.

One of the reasons Cargotec won the tender was its ability to provide the best technical solution and to provide local sales and service expertise. There were other benefits to choosing Cargotec as well. Delivery times were much improved because of Cargotec’s relationship with a local, third-party distributor. Installation times were reduced because of the modular assembly design used by Cargotec.

The truck crane used by the Ministry of Energy is the Hiab 244 EP-4 CLX. It has a lifting capacity of 20.7tm and a reach of 12.7m and is controlled easily with the CLX control system.

To learn more about the complete solution offered by Cargotec, we invite you to read the article in the attached PDF.

Our HIAB truck mounted cranes page can tell you more about the HIAB cranes carried by Atlas Polar, including complete product specs.