On your guard
They may seem simple in their operation, but tail-lifts hold many hidden dangers that could cause operators a lot more problems than just a spilt load. John Challen looks at the latest developments
Rise and shine
Tail-lift technologies continue to develop, albeit subtly, but changing operations and a growing focus on safety are changing specification, inspection and maintenance considerations. Toby Clark reports
Keep the noise down
Last year’s Quiet Cities conference revealed plenty of sound arguments behind the latest generation of low-noise trucks and hushed ancillary equipment. Brian Weatherley reports.
Lifting standards in tail-lifts
The Health and Safety Executive decided against setting a maximum limit for single pallet tail-lift deliveries. So how heavy is too heavy, and how can pallets weighing over one tonne be managed safely? Chris Tindall reports
Lighten that load
Tail-lift manufacturers are working hard to cut the weight of their products and so reduce their impact on carrying capacity – particularly with Euro 6 vehicles. Steve Banner reports
Small-scale options
Tight size and weight limits no longer constrain specification of tail-lifts for small vans and trucks. Steve Banner introduces six models
Smarter moves
As operators seek ever greater efficiencies, attention is yet again turning to semi-trailers – and not just aerodynamic improvements. In Part One of this trailers review, Brian Tinham explains some options
Comment: Uphill battle
Pulling a heavy shopping trolley back to the car at the weekend, the difficulty of compensating for even a slight gradient in the forecourt tarmac always catches me by surprise. Although no doubt I am a 98-pound weakling compared to our nation’s muscular delivery drivers, the prospect of dropping off a heavy pallet on a steep hill should scare them, too.
CV Show: the main event
As this year’s CV Show gets underway at the NEC, Birmingham (14—16 April 2015), Brian Tinham and John Challen pick out more of the highlights on display at the UK’s greatest transport event of the year
Going up
How can tail lifts help to ensure that transport and passenger vehicles comply with health and safety legislation as well as making loading and unloading easier? John Kendall finds out