Side loader forklifts are purpose-built material handling tools that solve many pain points of conventional front-loading forklifts in special operation scenarios, and have been widely deployed in different industrial and logistics sites in recent years.

In actual warehouse operations, side loader forklifts show unique advantages in narrow aisle scenarios. For conventional counterbalance forklifts, the minimum aisle width required for normal turning operation usually reaches more than 3 meters, while a qualified side loader forklift can complete full cargo picking and placing operations in an aisle with a width of 1.8 to 2 meters, which can effectively improve the utilization rate of existing warehouse storage space by nearly 30% without modifying the existing shelf layout. It is especially suitable for storage scenes that store a large number of long-shaped goods such as aluminum profiles, timber, long metal pipes and large-sized building decoration panels, avoiding the risk of scratching the shelf or knocking over stacked goods when the conventional forklift turns with over-length cargo.

In the outdoor factory area transfer scenarios, side loader forklifts also perform stably. When transporting long and heavy materials from the open-air stock yard to the processing workshop, operators do not need to repeatedly adjust the vehicle direction to align the goods, the side-mounted fork can directly align the bottom position of the stacked long goods to complete the lifting operation, and the whole vehicle can travel along the narrow fixed channel between the processing equipment, which greatly reduces the operation difficulty for new operators and reduces the probability of operation errors.

The electric side loader forklift further expands the applicable scenarios of such equipment. It has no exhaust emission during operation, and the operation noise is controlled at a low level, which meets the environmental protection requirements of indoor food processing workshops, pharmaceutical logistics parks, and clean production workshops. The battery endurance can fully support the operation demand of a full 8-hour work shift, and the daily maintenance cost is lower than that of the internal combustion side loader, which reduces the long-term operation cost for the enterprise.

For daily operation, there are several practical suggestions to guarantee safe and efficient use. Operators need to confirm that the center of gravity of the long cargo is aligned with the load center of the fork before starting to drive, reduce the driving speed appropriately when the cargo is lifted to a high position, and give a prompt horn before passing the corner or the personnel-intensive channel. Daily maintenance work also needs to regularly check the remaining power of the battery, clean up the sundries on the fork moving track in time, and ensure the flexible operation of the side moving structure.

As Jianshu New Energy, we focus on providing high-quality BYD electric forklifts, including electric side loader products that can be adapted to different operation scenarios. If you have relevant demand or consultation, you can contact us via email at [email protected].