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Warnings: When travelling unladen, the chassis MUST be fully retracted. ONLY use the rear 20' position in yard operations and not for travelling on roads. NEVER attempt to extend or retract the chassis when the Sidelifter is laden. |
The trombone Sidelifter comprises a two part chassis that slides in and out (hence the name "trombone"). When fully extended the trombone Sidelifter can carry one 40 foot container or two 20 foot containers. If specified it can also carry a 45 foot container. When fully retracted, it can carry one 20 foot container.
The trombone Sidelifter has either a rack and pinion traverse front crane module and cylinder traverse rear crane module, or rack and pinion for both modules. The engine is mounted on the side of the trailer.
There are two kinds of trombone mechanisms available - hydraulic and manual. The hydraulic trombone mechanism uses a hydraulic cylinder to extend and retract. The manual trombone mechanism uses the tractor unit to extend and retract. Instructions for extending and retracting each type follows:
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Trombone Sidelifter in retracted, 20 foot position
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Trombone Sidelifter in extended, 40 - 45 foot position. |
