Extended reach
Independent Timber and Builders Merchants Bulmor’s has replaced two existing sideloaders with two new economic diesel – powered Bulmor Lancer sideloaders with a 6m reach to maximise the storage potential of its adjustable cantilever racking at its Suffolk warehouse.
The new machines are fitted with three built-in cameras positioned to cover the back, the offside area and the fork carriage. “We chose Bulmor Lancer because of the superior specification and their willingness to work with us to get the correct specification and the quality of the machines as well as being realistically competitive. Our plan is to eventually change the existing fleet of sideloaders to the high-reach version” explains Ridgeon’s general manager Jem Slee.
Other health and safety features of the Bulmor Lancer range include a drive pedal inhibitor and warning buzzer if foot pressure fails; large profile wheels for easier travel on uneven ground with better directional stability compared to some other truck types and less stress on the operator and load; wide comfortable cabins with adjustable seats and tinted safety glass; armoured roofs plus protective grills and flexible steering incorporating operating functions and pre-controlled hydraulics with simple joystick steering.
