Galbreath introduces loaded container handler

Trailer, hoist and container handler manufacturer Galbreath, a brand owned by Charlotte, North Carolina-based Wastequip, has announced the launch of the SLCH loaded container handler. The company says its new container handler offers a safer, more efficient and more cost-effective method of transporting, delivering and placing front- and rear-load containers.

“Typically, a full-sized front-end-load truck wouldn’t be used for transporting loaded containers,” says John Defenbaugh, president of Wastequip’s mobile products division. “Our new loaded container handler allows smaller trucks to be used for container pickup, so it’s easier, and safer, to get into smaller spaces or remote areas.”

Defenbaugh continues, “Use of smaller trucks results in significant fuel savings and reduced emissions. Plus, we’ve improved the aerodynamic design with this new model to reduce drag, further reducing environmental impact.”

Compatible with compressed natural gas- (CNG-) and diesel-powered engines, Galbreath says its lightweight loaded container handler has a lower overall height, making it ideal for areas with low overhead clearance, as well as container delivery in tight spaces or remote areas where larger trucks would be cumbersome. Additionally, the equipment is designed so the container sits level during transport, effectively minimizing trash spillage, according to the company. The container bottom is fully supported by dual rails (with replaceable wear strips) for added safety and stability. The container’s center of gravity is in front of the rear axle, maximizing overall weight distribution by putting more weight on the front axle, allowing for safe transport of loaded containers at highway speeds, Galbreath says. The design also positions the container further forward on the truck, keeping rear container overhang within Department of Transportation guidelines.

The rotator mechanism of the Galbreath SLCH allows dumping of full containers. It can accommodate front-load containers up to 10 yards or rear-load containers up to 6 yards in size, with hoist and rotator capacity up to 8,000 pounds for front-load containers, the company says.

The SLCH loaded container handler is designed for improved safety and ease of operation, Galbreath says, with standard features that include:
 

 

 

“For more than four decades, Galbreath has been recognized for quality, durability and long service life with every product we build. We pride ourselves on carefully listening to our customers, so we can focus on engineering new products that exceed the needs of the end users who depend on our products day in and day out,” Defenbaugh says. “Galbreath’s newest loaded container handler will stand up to the rigors of daily use in the safest, most reliable way possible—all while getting the job done faster, more efficiently and more cost effectively.”

Available options for Galbreath’s SLCH loaded container handler include work lights, steel or aluminum fenders, frame-installed tool boxes, camera kits, pintle hooks, lid holders, platforms for transporting Toter® carts and other selections.

The SLCH loaded container handler is available through Galbreath’s extensive North American dealer network.

Wastequip’s mobile products division includes the Galbreath, Mountain Tarp, Pioneer and Cusco brands. Other Wastequip brands include Wastequip, Toter, Accurate and Go To Parts.