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Sidelifter & Self-Loading Trailers

Steelbro supplies Sidelifters (also known as side loaders, swing lifts or self-loading trailers), which provide superior container handling equipment. Worldwide delivery of products, support and parts. See our equipment below!

SIDELIFTER LIFTING CAPACITY:
45 Tonne ⮟30 -36 Tonne ⮟12 Tonne ⮟

ADD ONS & OPTIONS:   
Bridge Leg ⮟Truck Mount ⮟   Rail Solutions ⮟

Looking for cost-effective equipment for container loading?

Look no further than the Sidelifter! This world-class product is perfect for anyone in the transportation, trucking, rail, defence, mining, forestry, or intermodal industries. With its durable construction and easy-to-use design, the side lifter is a must-have for anyone looking to improve their operations. So don’t wait any longer – order yours today!

Our sidelifters are superior quality container handling equipment.

Our Sidelifters by model

SB450 Sidelifter

45 Tonne Lifting Capacity Sidelifters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SB450 Standard Sidelifter is the ticket when you need to safely and efficiently transfer heavy loads.

A rigid chassis self-loading trailer, the SB450 features dependable technology, robust construction and user-friendly control systems. Safe to operate and simple to maintain, the SB450 lets you place your heavy loads with precision even in tight operational situations.

Features:

  • 45-tonne lifting capacity.
  • 3.9 m outreach.
  • Handles 20′, 40′ and 2×20′ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer or rail wagon transfers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on the deck of the companion vehicle.
  • Dual-speed proportional control allows for controlled, fast and precise container placement.

The SB450 Gooseneck Sidelifter semi-trailer brings you all the benefits of the SB450 Standard, but with a low chassis frame – making it the optimal solution in countries where height is an issue.

Containers sit just above the truck coupling height. This makes it easier to access warehouses, safer to drive under bridges or through tunnels, and minimises the risk of hitting low-hanging power lines. The SB450 Gooseneck self-loading trailer is also ideal for carrying high cube containers.

 

Features:

  • 45-tonne lifting capacity.
  • 3.9 m outreach.
  • Handles 20′, 40′ and 2×20′ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer or rail wagon transfers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on the deck of the companion vehicle.
  • Dual-speed proportional control allows for controlled, fast and precise container placement.

The SB450 Trombone Sidelifter has been designed to give operators maximum flexibility.

It features an adjustable trailer chassis which can be either extended or retracted in order to handle shorter or longer containers (where regulations allow). This innovative “trombone” function makes it easier and safer for drivers to navigate difficult areas when carrying a single 20’ container – yet it can expand to carry larger containers or 2 x 20’ containers when required.

Features:

  • 45-tonne lifting capacity.
  • 3.9 m outreach.
  • Handles 20′, 40′ and 2×20′ containers.
  • Options include trombone 20’ to 40’ or 20′ to 45’ positions.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer or rail wagon transfers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on the deck of the companion vehicle.
  • Dual-speed proportional control allows for controlled, fast and precise container placement.

The SB450 – 20’ Compact Sidelifter is ideal for tight situations or difficult to negotiate areas.

Its shortened chassis length makes delivery to small yards easy. Built to accommodate just one 20′ container, the SB450 20′ Compact Sidelifter offers superb manoeuvrability making it our recommended choice for situations where access is challenging and the 20′ container is dominant.

Features:

  • 45-tonne lifting capacity.
  • 3.9 m outreach.
  • Handles 20’containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer or rail wagon transfers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on deck of companion vehicle.
  • Dual speed proportional control allows for controlled, fast and precise container placement.

SB363 Sidelifter

Lightweight 36 Tonne Lifting Capacity sidelifters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, see our Bridge Leg which is an optional stabiliser for the SB363 and SB362 models ⮟

Bridge LegTruckmount

The SB363 Sidelifter – Steelbro’s latest innovation – is specially engineered to have low tare weight, and offers customers the fastest lift and transfer times with quick deployment and stowing ofstabilisers.

Features:

  • Lifting capacity 36 tonnes.
  • Fast deployment and stow of stabilisers reducing turnaround time.
  • Low tareweight – lightest Steelbro sidelifter.
  • Maximum outreach 4.05 m.
  • Handles 20’, 40’ and 2×20’ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer transfers.
  • Operator friendly with seamless crane synchronisation with up to 4 functions working simultaneously.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Optimised design reduces maintenance costs from less parts and simple fault diagnostics.

For operators who need to shift 45’ containers, we’ve created the SB363 Extendable Sidelifter.

This self-loading trailer features a hydraulically extendable chassis which can expand to fit a 45’ container. Made of the same robust components as our other SB363 Sidelifters, the SB363 Extendable gives operators added flexibility for situations where extra long loads are required.

Features:

  • Lifting capacity 36 tonnes.
  • Fast deployment and stow of stabilisers reducing turnaround time.
  • Low tareweight – lightest Steelbro sidelifter.
  • Maximum outreach 4.05 m.
  • Handles 20’, 40’, 45′ and 2×20’ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer transfers.
  • Operator friendly with seamless crane synchronisation with up to 4 functions working simultaneously.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Optimised design reduces maintenance costs from less parts and simple fault diagnostics.

SB362 Sidelifter

36 Tonne Lifting Capacity sidelifters

Also, see our Bridge Leg which is an optional stabiliser for the SB363 and SB362 models ⮟

Bridge LegTruckmount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SB362 Standard Sidelifter is a durable self-loading trailer with a rigid chassis.

It is designed to suit all possible applications, including the safe handling of two close-coupled containers. Built to withstand even the toughest of conditions, the SB362 Standard Sidelifter allows you to place containers precisely where you want them, as quickly and safely as possible.

 

Features

  • Lifting capacity 36 tonnes.
  • Maximum outreach 4.05 m.
  • Handles 20’, 40’ and 2×20’ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer transfers.
  • Dual speed proportional control allows for safe, faster unloading of empty containers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
      • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on deck of the companion vehicle

 

 

 

The SB362 Gooseneck Sidelifter semi-trailer brings you all the benefits of the SB362 Standard, but with a low chassis frame – making it the optimal solution in countries where height is an issue.

Containers sit just above the truck coupling height. This makes it easier to access warehouses, safer to drive under bridges or through tunnels, and minimises the risk of hitting low hanging power lines. The SB362 Gooseneck self-loading trailer is also ideal for carrying high cube containers.

Features

  • Lifting capacity 36 tonnes.
  • Maximum outreach 4.05 m.
  • Handles 20’, 40’ and 2×20’ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer transfers.
  • Dual speed proportional control allows for safe, faster unloading of empty containers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on deck of companion vehicle.

The SB362 Trombone Sidelifter has been designed to give operators maximum flexibility. It features an adjustable trailer chassis which can be either extended or retracted in order to handle shorter or longer containers (where regulations allow).

This innovative “trombone” function makes it easier and safer for drivers to navigate difficult areas when carrying a single 20’ container – yet it can expand to carry larger containers or 2 x 20’ containers when required

Features

  • Lifting capacity 36 tonnes.
  • Maximum outreach 4.05 m.
  • Handles 20’, 40’ and 2×20’ containers.
  • Options include trombone 20’ to 40’ or 20 to 45’ positions.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer transfers.
  • Dual speed proportional control allows for safe, faster unloading of empty containers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on deck of companion vehicle.

The SB362 20’ Compact Sidelifter is ideal for tight situations or difficult to negotiate areas.

Its shortened chassis length makes delivery to small yards easy. Built to accommodate just one 20′ container, the SB362 20′ Compact Sidelifter offers superb manoeuvrability making it our recommended choice for situations where access is challenging and the 20′ container is dominant.

Features

  • Lifting capacity 36 tonnes.
  • Maximum outreach 4.05 m.
  • Handles 20’containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer transfers.
  • Dual speed proportional control allows for safe, faster unloading of empty containers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on deck of companion vehicle.

SB303 Metro Sidelifter

Lightweight 30 Tonne Lifting Capacity sidelifter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SB303 standard Sidelifter is a light, fast and precise Sidelifter. Ideal for urban environments

It is designed to provide a lightweight solution for fast pick up and delivery of containers.  The lightweight chassis with alloy wheels provides solutions to customers starting at 7T tareweight.  The rigid lightweight chassis does not compromise on durability to deliver the low tareweight. a centrally mounted ISO specification tank is less vulnerable to damage as it is protected by the chassis.

Features:

  • Lifting capacity 30 tonnes.
  • Maximum outreach 3.64 m.
  • Handles 20’, 40’ and 2×20’ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground.
  • HYDRAlift hydraulic system that results in a 30% increase in crane deployment and folding away speed.

SB121 Sidelifter

12 tonne Lifting Capacity sidelifters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The SB121 Standard Sidelifter provides an economical solution for operators who need to handle empty and low weight containers.

Capable of shifting loads up to 12 tonnes, this “triple crane” self loading trailer has three cranes – one each at the front, middle and rear. With middle and rear cranes able to stack down, the SB121 can adapt to carry either one or two 20ft containers or one 40ft container.

Features

  • 12 tonne lifting capacity.
  • Maximum outreach 3.6 m.
  • Handles 20’, 40’ and 2×20’ containers.
  • Low tare weight for improved fuel consumption.
  • 3 high tensile, low stowing cranes enable a variety of carrying configurations.

Add ons for our Side Lifters

Truckmount

Truckmount Sidelifters

SB362 STEELBRO Side Loader truckmounts are ideal for light to medium weight transport solutions

A STEELBRO Truckmount Side Loader is mounted to a sub-frame fitted to a truck. The truck can be supplied by the customer or Steelbro can supply the truck complete with sub-frame fitted.

Truckmounts are suitable for road, especially compact urban environments, and military uses.  It is a good cost effective, lightweight alternative – with all the benefits that a STEELBRO Sidelifter can deliver.

Features:

  • Lifting capacity 36 tonnes.
  • Maximum outreach 4.05 m.
  • Handles 20’ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer transfers.
  • Dual speed proportional control allows for controlled, fast and precise placement of containers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on deck or companion vehicle.

SB450 STEELBRO Side Loader truckmounts are ideal for light to medium weight transport solutions

A STEELBRO Truckmount Side loader is mounted to a sub-frame fitted to a truck. The truck can be supplied by the customer or Steelbro can supply the truck complete with sub-frame fitted.

Truckmounts are suitable for road, especially compact urban environments, and military uses.  It is a good cost effective, lightweight alternative– with all the benefits that a STEELBRO Sidelifter can deliver.

Features:

  • Lifting capacity 45 tonnes.
  • Maximum outreach 3.9 m.
  • Handles 20’ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer transfers.
  • Dual speed proportional control allows for controlled, fast and precise placement of containers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on deck or companion vehicle.

SB122 STEELBRO Sidelifter truckmounts are ideal for handling empty and low weight containers.

A STEELBRO Truckmount Side Loader is mounted to a sub-frame fitted to a truck. The truck can be supplied by the customer or Steelbro can supply the truck complete with sub-frame fitted.

Truckmounts are suitable for road, especially compact urban environments, and military uses. It is a good cost effective, lightweight alternative – with all the benefits that a STEELBRO Sidelifter can deliver.

Features:

  • Lifting capacity 12 tonnes.
  • Maximum outreach 3.6 m.
  • Handles 20’ containers.
  • Load and unload the container from the ground, double stack and trailer transfers.
  • Dual speed proportional control allows for controlled, fast and precise placement of containers.
  • Lowline cranes to minimise wear and tear.
  • Stable, accurate foot positioning – underneath or on deck or companion vehicle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge Leg

Bridge Leg for SB 362 &363 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Double Bridge Leg is an optional stabiliser for the SB363 and SB362 sidelifter model. It provides fast stable operation.

Choose the sidelifter leg configuration to suit your operation.

Features

  • Handles 20’ and 40’ containers.
  • Able to double stack 20’ and 40’ containers.
  • Able to offer intermodal rail capability working in rail hubs loading and unloading rail wagons for 40’ containers.
  • When the sidelifter is already fully loaded with a container, it can lift another container off the ground, safely hold it suspended above the ground, while a companion trailer is backed up ready to accept the container.
  • Bridge Leg can be safely deployed in a kneeling configuration onto a companion deck using sensors positioned to ensure stability – allowing a safe lift. This allows unit to operate in tight situations where space is limited.
  • SB363 has option of angle in on Bridge Leg, ideal for delivery close to walls.

This configuration offers a combination of a Bridge Leg and Tilt and Extend stabiliser for the SB363 and SB362 sidelifter model.

By choosing a mix of stabilisers you can get the best of both worlds, extra stability without losing the flexibility to transfer single 20’ containers from a companion trailer that is carrying two closely-spaced 20’ containers.

Choose the sidelifter leg configuration to suit your operation.

Features

  • Handles 20’ and 40’ containers.
  • Safely handles two close coupled 20’ containers.
  • Able to double stack 20’ and 40’ containers.
  • Able to transfer a single 20’ container from a companion trailer that is carrying two closely spaced 20’ containers.
  • Able to offer intermodal rail capability working in rail hubs loading and unloading rail wagons for 20’ containers.
  • Able to offer intermodal rail capability working in rail hubs loading and unloading rail wagons for 40’ containers.
  • When the sidelifter is already fully loaded with a container, it can lift another container off the ground, safely hold it suspended above the ground, while a companion trailer is backed up ready to accept the container.
  • Bridge Leg can be safely deployed in a kneeling configuration onto a companion deck using sensors positioned to ensure stability – allowing a safe lift. This allows unit to operate in tight situations where space is limited.

Control Systems

Control options for smarter, safer sidelifters

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Power Pack

Choose how to power your sidelifter, PTO or Powerpack

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Rail Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The STEELBRO Rail Underbelly Leg is an optional stabiliser for the SB450 Sidelifter. It is designed to enable the lifting of heavy containers to, and from, rail wagons where space is limited.

Choose the sidelifter leg configuration to suit your operation

Features

  • The Rail Underbelly Leg is installed at the rear in addition to a normal stabiliser providing extra flexibility for customers
  • Handles single rear 20’, 2 x 20’, 40’ containers
  • Can perform container lifts to and from the ground, trailer transfer and double stack
  • The Rail Underbelly Leg is deployed and controlled via the remote control (cable or radio)
  • The Rail Underbelly Leg is fitted with Stabiliser Interlock system to prevent lifting without the stabiliser being deployed
  • The foot is designed to easily fit between the rail wagon and track with the unique spherical joint allowing the foot to glide over the track and into position

The Bandy Leg is an optional stabiliser for the SB450 which is designed for use with transferring from and to rail wagons.

Choose the sidelifter leg configuration to suit your operation.

 

Features

  • The Bandy Leg can be installed at both the front and rear or at front only in conjunction with another Steelbro stabliser at rear.
  • The Bandy Leg can be used retracted or can be extended to reach under rail wagon.
  • Handles single rear 20’, 2 x 20’, 40’ containers
  • Can perform container lifts to and from the ground, trailer transfer and double stack

Possible additions

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Control Systems

Control options for smarter, safer sidelifters

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Power Pack

Choose how to power your sidelifter, PTO or Powerpack

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So many applications

Road, Rail, Military Cargo, Mining, Forestry, Barges, Building and much much more.

The Sidelifter is the most versatile and cost effective equipment for loading containers on the ground. There is no other way of delivering and retrieving containers that matches the accuracy and precision of Sidelifter container loading technology.

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