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As we all know, fire fighters rely on specialized vehicles to get their jobs done. In addition to big pumpers and ladder trucks, each fire fighting team is supported by smaller vehicles that carry extra equipment or assist with salvage and overhaul. Until recently, they used vehicles with fixed bodies. These vehicles were proving to be highly inefficient – they had limited uses and also had to spend a lot of time in stand-by mode until the fire fighters completed their work.

Fire departments have recently discovered a better way to outfit their support vehicles: Multilift hooklifts and HIAB cranes. Here are a couple of examples of how fire fighters are using this tandem of equipment in their everyday work:

• The Surrey Fire Department wanted a modular truck that could load or unload the necessary equipment at a site and, if required, head off to another site to assist. They chose a combination of Multilift hooklift and HIAB crane. In fact, they were the first in North America to use this type of multi-purpose vehicle.
• The Dutch Fire Brigade and Highway Patrol had similar needs. They wanted a versatile vehicle that could provide tools, mobile water pumps, hose reels and water tanks. They chose a Multilift hooklift (with innovative automated PLC control) and the HIAB XS 111 crane.

Both fire departments recognized the distinct advantages of a combination HIAB truck boom and Multilift hooklift for assisting and supporting their important work. These new vehicles can carry a wide variety of equipment. They can quickly and easily unload at one site and then move onto the next site to provide support there. Clearly, these innovative load handling solutions have improved incident logistics for these fire departments.

How can HIAB and Multilift help your business? Find out by visiting our HIAB Truck Crane and Multilift Hooklift pages.

Get a Quote on a Multilift Hooklift XR 21S

The Multilift Hooklift has proven itself to be a must-have for firms looking to improve truck fleet efficiency. With the hooklift, you can transform a single truck into a multi-purpose fleet by simply changing the body type to suit the job.

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, this versatile performer has been put to work in all kinds of industries, including fire and rescue, waste haulage, agriculture and municipal utilities.

The Multilift XR 21S is in the “power range” of hooklifts. With a maximum load capacity of 50,000 lbs, the XR 21S is designed for hard work. The XR 21S line includes three models with body lengths ranging from 15 to 24 ft.. It boasts a low installation weight compared to its capacity and offers reliable and ergonomic PLC-operated electronic controls.

The XR 21S is the tool you need to transform your 3-axle truck and improve your efficiency and productivity. Want to learn more? Our Multilift Hooklift XR 21S page has all the information you need, including technical specifications, a selection chart, and a helpful guide to choosing the right hooklift system.

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Long popular in Canada, the Multilift hooklift also has appeal in other parts of the world.

Here’s a case in point. Recently the Finnish Defence Forces placed orders for 78 Multilift hooklifts for on–road trucks. An additional order was placed for 21 hooklifts and 9 HIAB boom cranes for off-road vehicles.

The XR range of hooklifts chosen by the Finnish Defence Forces represents Multilift’s most advanced technology. These hooklifts include automatic sequence control to make loading and unloading easier. With a single control motion the operator can easily load or pick up the demountable body. Driver comfort, smooth and precise controls, and state–of–the–art safety systems are among the other exceptional features in this product line.

For their off-road vehicles, the Finnish Defence Forces selected the Multilift and the HIAB XS211 knuckleboom crane. This mid-capacity crane combines a light boom with high lifting capacity and a compact footprint, making it ideal for moving heavy loads in tight spaces.

Atlas Polar is proud to sell both of these innovative load handling solutions. To learn more, visit our HIAB Truck Crane page or Multilift Hooklift page.

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What do you do when you see inefficiencies in your materials handling systems? You find solutions.

In the late 1940s, Mikko, Mauni and Matti Terho of Raisio, Finland were working in the materials handling business, transporting lumber from an army surplus warehouse. Seeing how much time and effort was spent in loading and unloading, they decided to try and make improvements.

They developed a “mechanical cable–operated interchangeable platform loader” – soon to be known as demountable – that made use of the truck’s front winch. With their invention, called the Cablelift, it was possible to use a variety of platform bodies. The body was lowered to the ground, leaving the truck to perform other duties during loading and unloading.

With the addition of a hydraulic motor in 1956, the hydraulic demountable was born. Soon after, the Terho brothers sold their company and the new Multilift Group was founded. Since that time, the company has been acquired by Cargotec Corporation, owner of the HIAB line.

Atlas Polar congratulates the entire Multilift team on sixty years of success!

With its 60th anniversary, Cargotec has announced some changes to the Multilift hooklift line. The new 14 ton capacity XR14S will soon be added to the hooklift line and will gradually replace the LHS 190 for 2–3 axle 19–26 GVW trucks.

Homeowners in the western half of the Greater Toronto Area have probably seen a 1–800–DumpJunk truck hauling away yard waste, lumber, shingles, and just about anything else a homeowner needs to throw out.

A division of Weed–A–Way Ltd., 1–800–DumpJunk offers clients a bin or bag service to help them manage the large waste generated from spring cleaning, home renovations, gardening, and other cleaning projects that homeowners carry out from time to time. Bins hold 4 to 14 cubic yards of waste, while bags hold up to 3,300 pounds of garbage.

On their website, they refer to their trucks as ”state–of–the–art“, and we agree. 1–800–DumpJunk uses the Multilift Hooklift to transport, unload and reload their bins. The Hooklift is an innovative and versatile piece of equipment that enables companies like 1–800–DumpJunk to transform a single truck into a multipurpose fleet that is ideal for hauling and dumping large loads. The company also relies on the HIAB XS 088 truck crane for smooth handling and precision placement of its waste hauling bins and bags.

Atlas Polar is the North American distributor for Multilift Hooklifts which come in a variety of models, capable of handling loads from 9,000 to 50,000 pounds. We also sell the HIAB XS 088, an extraordinary performer in the 8 tonne metre class.

To learn more about 1–800–DumpJunk, visit their website. To find out more about our complete line of Hooklift and HIAB products, visit our Multilift Hooklift Systems page or HIAB truck crane pages.

We would like to let you know about an interesting opportunity to talk directly with representatives from Hino about new HINO trucks. Somerville HINO, at 75 Arrow Road in Toronto (near the 400 and Finch Avenue), is hosting a customer care clinic and open house. It just so happens we’ll also be there showing off a Multilift Hook–Lift XR5L on a new HINO demo truck.

Call 416–747–7578 to book an appointment for a free 100–point inspection of your HINO vehicle. If you have any questions or concerns about your HINO truck, you can speak to representatives from HINO Canada, HINO North America, and HINO Japan who will be on hand throughout the event.

The event runs for two days only – Thursday June 11 and Friday June 12. A free BBQ lunch is available, and there will be a draw for a 40” Toshiba flat screen TV. Appointments start at 7 AM and the open house runs from 10 to 8 on Thursday and from 10 to 4 on Friday. Click the link here for the HINO BBQ flyer.

Whether you’re in recycling, landscaping, construction, or haulage, Atlas Polar’s online web postings of used equipment for sale is the place to go if you´re looking at buying a used hooklift truck. Our listing is designed to connect sellers with buyers, and customers with vehicles. And with the amount of vehicles already sold, I´m certain we can find something to suit your needs.

You will find a large selection of hooklift models and hooklift/truck packages available. Most of the hooklifts are multilift systems, with trucks from manufacturers like Ford, GMC, and Mitsubishi. The equipment varies in age from several years old to current releases. Be sure to look at the detailed summaries for each vehicle, where you’ll find information on age, lifting capacities, axels, mileage, and more. Some combinations even include extras like toolboxes and air–ride seats.

To get in touch with a seller, simply click the link to find the contact information and condition reports.

If you are in the construction, landscape, recycling or general haulage business, you’ve probably heard of the Multilift Hooklift. This versatile piece of equipment offers true multi-tasking capabilities that increase your efficiency and performance. And now it is even better.

The new XR 21S and XR 26S Multilift Hooklifts have picked up where the XR Light Range left off. As part of the XR Power Range, these models improve upon existing technology to better meet the demands of hooklift users.

Next generation PLC controls provide even more reliability. Ergonomic design ensures the controls fit easily into the truck cab. Extensive field and fatigue tests were carried out to prove the power and durability of the steel construction. A new aspect of the hooklift’s design – increased use of steel casings – gives it more strength.

Other new options include automatic sequence control, fast speed and proportional speed, and friction relief. Prefabricated mounting holes reduce the need for welding, making installation fast and easy.

With so many innovative features, not to mention increased power and speed, the new XR Power Range is the tool you need for streamlined performance and greater profitability.

Choosing the right hook-lift system for your business is not as easy as it was two or three decades ago. In the last 20 years, there have been some major technological strides and safety innovations. These machines have been streamlined and customized for different needs, uses, and expectations.  This, of course, is a great thing but with more choice come more difficulty choosing the right machine!

Here are a few tips for choosing the right hook-lift system

1. When it comes to safety, look for machines and models that feature load holding valves, which help keep the body secure, even in the unlikely case of hydraulic failure.
2. Properly matching a system to your truck will help increase output and payloads.
3. To increase usability, ensure that your hook-lift system will allow extra room for towing extra equipment.
4. Figure out your capacity requirements before choosing and purchasing your hook-lift system. This will help maximise usefulness and cost savings.
5. To unsure a long, healthy life-span with little downtime, read warranties, reviews, and stats on the hook-lift system, you are considering for purchase.

For more tips and info about choosing the hook-lift system that is right for you, read through our PDF, entitled How to Choose The Right Hook-Lift System.