A hooklift hoist is a hydraulic system mounted on a truck chassis that allows a driver to quickly and efficiently load, transport, and unload various containers or bodies.
Hooklift Hoists use a hydraulic lift connected to a hook to engage with a container, pull it onto a truck bed and secure it for transport or push it off in the dumping motion.
The hoist has two or three big rollers at the end of the hooklift system which align themselves with rails underneath the hooklift container. The driver need not get out of the cab to mount/demount containers.
The hooklift hoist provides greater versatility, as a single truck can be used for multiple purposes by simply swapping out the container, which can be anything from a dumpster or flatbed to a water tank or chipper body.
Compared to traditional cable hoist systems, hooklifts offer several advantages, including faster cycle times, improved safety (since the operator remains in the cab during the entire process), and greater maneuverability in tight spaces.
Hooklifts are commonly used in industries such as waste management, construction, landscaping, and agriculture, and can be found in various configurations, including single or dual lift cylinders and different types of jib arms.
Hooklift demand in North America is met through domestic manufacture as well as imports.
