A piggyback forklift is a material handling unit that operates like a conventional forklift to move products. The difference between a conventional forklift and piggyback forklift is that a piggyback forklift is capable of mounting on the back of a truck or trailer without taking up the cargo area.
A piggyback forklift is suited for mobile delivery operations.
They weigh much less than a conventional forklift.
A piggyback forklift mounted on a trailer.
A piggyback forklift is more suited to mobile delivery operations because it weighs much less than a conventional forklift. This is achieved by having a mast carriage mechanism within the front frame area that allows the fork mast to move back-and-forth, thereby changing the lifting mast to be closer to the center of gravity of the unit. This same mast carriage helps a piggyback forklift pick itself up, and position itself on the back of a truck or trailer, for secure mounting.
A vehicle has to be set up to carry a piggyback forklift, it cannot mount on just any truck or trailer. There must also be a mounting kit installed within the back of the truck or trailer. Generally, piggyback forklifts lift and carry an average of 5,000-5,500 pounds, this size of the machine weighs from 5,000 to 7,000 pounds. This makes it much lighter than a conventional counterbalance forklift, which typically weighs double what its lifting capacity is. There are models as small as 3,000 LBS capacity and up to 8,000 LBS.
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Princeton Piggyback Forklift
Princeton Piggyback Mounted Forklift
There are two major manufacturers in the industry: Moffett Mounty and Teledyne Princeton, both operating under their parent company, Hiab. We mostly deal in these brands.
Moffett is manufactured by Hiab. Moffett truck mounted forklift is the original company and still dominate the industry. Common models are M5000, M5500, M50, M55, M55.3, M55.4 and M8.
We are a leader in selling used units within the industry and generally have dozens in stock, front line ready, and many more on site, waiting to go.
