When it comes to skip loaders, one size does certainly not fit all. Between different truck sizes (and their load-bearing capacities) and the vast range of skip bin types available, it can seem incredibly difficult to find a skip loader that suits both your existing vehicle and your business needs.
While that may be true in some instances, with modern customisation options available and expert advice from a skip loader dealer like West-Trans, there truly is a skip loader made for every situation.
Understanding Your Needs
The first and most critical element to fitting a skip loader onto your truck chassis is for us to understand the specific needs and requirements of your business. Our team will work closely with you to analyse your business operations, and consider factors such as load capacity, vehicle size, and industry regulations, to determine the best skip loader configuration for you.
Our experts can provide you with personalised customisation solutions to our existing skip loaders to ensure they meet your business’s needs and enhance the productivity of your operation.
Customisation Options for Skip Loaders
West-Trans provides extensive customisation options for skip loaders. From telescopic arms to trailer brakes, our expert team will work with you meticulously to find the optimal set-up for your business.
Our skip loaders can be fitted to handle everything from skip bins to waste management containers, with load capacities ranging from a respectable 4,000 kg right up to an incredible 15,000 kg for the heaviest transportation options.
Whatever size you need, we make every effort to ensure that our skip loaders integrate perfectly with your truck chassis. We also determine which customisation options will most improve your business’s efficiency and productivity.
We do not want to advertise ourselves as presenting fully customisable loaders, ideally for us we build our standard machines which vary in size. We will customise machines but we try not to if we can
Radio Remote Control Upgrade
Our radio remote control upgrade allows an operator to load and unload a skip from a safe distance with little more than the push click of a button. It is easy to use, improves site safety, and with only one person needed to operate the control, improves efficiency by cutting down on the personnel required.
We provide comprehensive training and support for this upgrade so that your personnel are completely aware of how it works at all stages of the loading and unloading process. This upgrade is also available for all our skip loader models.
Safety Features
Our number one priority with all our equipment is your safety, and we provide a range of skip loader safety features designed to maximise personnel safety at all stages of work. Our skip loaders include optional features such as automatic tarping systems and leg down warning buzzers load restraint compliance. As we prioritise innovation, we continuously implement the latest safety technologies.
We also provide comprehensive training and support for all safety features, and our team will also work closely with you at all stages of the design and installation to ensure that the skip loader set-up meets all relevant industry safety guides and regulations.
Load Specification Analysis
In order to determine the best skip loader for your business, our team analyses your truck chassis and the load specifications you require in your daily work. Factors such as weight distribution, size, and shape will all affect which model is most appropriate for your truck.
While our skip loaders should be able to handle most of what you’ll find on the job site, we also provide solutions for transporting heavy and/or oversized loads. If this sounds like your business, let our experts know and we’ll be able to conduct a load specification analysis to determine a unique solution.
The West-Trans Equipment Difference
It is in West-Trans’ DNA to connect the perfect skip loader with your vehicle, prioritising fit, quality, and safety. Experience the West-Trans difference today.
Manufacturing Excellence
At West-Trans, we are proud of our manufacturing excellence. We offer equipment made from only the highest-quality materials and built by the most experienced craftsmen. Everything with the West-Trans stamp is built to last, with our durable designs made to handle the rigours of heavy industrial use.
We are so confident in our products that we offer comprehensive warranties and maintenance support for all of our equipment, including all skip loaders.
Industry Expertise
Our team has decades of industry expertise in designing and manufacturing skip loaders, constantly improving and refining our designs to suit what our customers share with us. We work closely with various industries, including transport, construction and waste management operations, to ensure that our skip loaders deliver exactly what the industries need.
Our expert team understands that each industry has its own unique challenges and requirements, which is why we strive to provide tailored solutions to help keep your business at the forefront of your industry. We are constantly striving to stay up to date on the newest industry innovations, trends, and technologies to help you adapt to ever-changing business needs.
Comprehensive Dealer Network
With a comprehensive dealer network across Australia, you will never be far from good advice and timely assistance for your West-Trans skip loader. Every one of our expert dealers has been trained to provide comprehensive, high-quality support and maintenance you can expect from West-Trans.
Our dealer network is found all over Australia and provides a wide range of services, including maintenance, equipment repair, and the supply of spare parts. We trust every one of our dealers to deliver the same impeccable customer service and support that West-Trans locations provide.
For decades, we have been committed to building long-term relationships with both our customers and dealers—relationships based on trust.
Choosing the Right Configuration
Choosing the right skip loader configuration can seem like a tricky task, but our experts will work with you every step of the way to determine the best possible skip loader configuration for your business. We understand that your business has unique needs, and so we provide personalised solutions, including customisation options, to ensure that we deliver the perfect equipment for you every time.
Experience the West-Trans Difference Today
Still pondering which skip loader will be the best for your work truck? Get in touch with your local expert team at West-Trans today to discuss the unique needs of your business and how we can help you achieve your business goals for the coming year.
Whether you’re after something small and versatile or something capable of hauling the heaviest loads, West-Trans Equipment has the skip loader solution for you. With a wide range of customisation available, whatever you need, we can deliver.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a skip loader lift?
Our smallest model, the DS 40s, can lift 4,000 kg, while our largest model, the MXS-150, can lift 15,000 kg.
What is the difference between a skip loader and a front loader?
A skip loader is a piece of crane-like equipment attached to the back of a truck chassis to lift a skip bin onto and off the truck’s bed. A front loader is typically found on rubbish trucks and allows a skip bin or rubbish bin to be lifted up and over the truck’s cab and then emptied into the truck’s bed.
What is the use of a skip loader?
To load and unload a skip bin without any additional equipment, such as a crane. With a remote-control feature, the entire loading and unloading process can be performed by one person.