Hydraulic system for side-loading container onto trailer vehicle - uses extending arms with hooks to engage container

摘要

Method of loading and unloading a container at the side of a trailer vehicle rather than at the rear having sets of extendable arms (a,b) with hooks which engage cross pieces (f) on the container body. The arms are provided with supports (c) and the entire structure is steadied by telescopic beams (e) resting on supports in contact with the ground. ADVANTAGE - Method for the simple and rapid handling of containers of various sizes, including transfer from road to rail.