Sidetracker’s highly skilled team of custom forklift manufacturers design and deliver simple, safe, and robust material handling solutions to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the seamless movement of goods in various industrial settings.
Uniquely configured custom forklift
Overcome material handling challenges
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Custom Forklift Design & Manufacture
When it comes to material handling, one size does not fit all. That’s why we offer completely custom forklift design and manufacture, helping customers from a wide range of industries to address even the most challenging tasks.
From handling raw materials to finished goods, every operation is unique with different parameters to work within. Our fork truck engineers can work with you to produce any type of heavy-duty forklifts, powered pallet trucks, and bespoke material handling solutions – fully configured to meet your requirements.
Order Picker Forklifts
The Sidetracker order picker forklift range is ideal for batching long-length loads, such as extrusions and steel, as well as ensuring safe operations and fast stock handling times – even in narrow warehouse aisles.
These can be fully customised to meet the needs of your facility, with a variety of options to suit every scenario:
- Single, twin, or double cab
- Guided or free-ranging
- Maximum lift heights
- Lift & travel speeds
- Additional features (weighing systems, label printers, banding machines & more)
- And many other configurations to address your needs
Your custom forklift will also be designed with a range of safety features to ensure your operators can work confidently and safely.
Narrow aisle
Single cab
Twin or double cab
Reach Trucks
Combining a compact design with a standard reach truck footprint, the Sidetracker reach truck range is renowned for its robust, high-capacity handling in narrow warehouse aisles and on challenging terrains – moving goods of up to 6 tonnes, up to 10 metres high.
With an unrivalled variety of configurations, these forklifts can be fully customised to meet the unique demands of your facility:
- Maximum lift heights
- Lift & travel speeds
- Multi-directional functionality
- Deck heights
- Seat types
- And many other options to address your needs
Whether you’re storing and retrieving goods from pallet racking, completing stock counts, or unloading delivery vehicles, our custom forklifts are capable of doing all the heavy lifting in restricted and busy industrial environments.
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Power
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Material Handling Platforms
Material handling platforms, also known as electric platforms, are used to form a link between crane systems or where cranage is unable to transport materials. Handling goods of up to 2000kg, these platforms enable long loads to be transported quickly, easily, and safely across factory floors without damage.
As part of our custom forklift range, our material handling platforms can be designed and manufactured to meet the specific load variations and operating requirements of your facility. Configure your solution with options such as:
- Seated or stand-on
- Guided or free-ranging
- Remote or pendant controlled
- Multi-directional functionality
- And many other configurations to address your needs
From press tools and heavy sheet materials to plant equipment and coils, our forklift engineers can help you revolutionise transportation in narrow, restricted warehouses and factories.
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Remote
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Multi
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Your Dedicated Custom Forklift Manufacturer
All Sidetracker custom forklifts are manufactured on-site in our UK headquarters using state-of-the-art components, guaranteeing the highest standards of quality and reliability for your material handling needs.
In the rare event of a failure, our experienced team of forklift engineers provides a rapid, nationwide repair service to minimise downtime. With a comprehensive stock of spare parts available for overnight delivery, we ensure you can quickly get back to what you do best.
We also offer flexible scheduled and preventative maintenance packages, giving you peace of mind that your custom forklift consistently delivers peak performance. Our technical hotline is always ready to offer impartial, practical advice, guiding your engineers through any challenges they may face.
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Custom Forklift FAQs
What is a custom forklift?
A custom forklift is a specially designed / modified forklift, tailored to meet the specific requirements and applications of your business or industry. Modifications can include changes to lifting capacity, mast height, attachments, and other features to suit unique operational needs.
Why would I need a custom forklift?
Businesses may require a custom forklift to address specific challenges that off-the-shelf forklifts cannot meet, usually due to unusual loads or unique operational conditions. Our custom forklift engineers can work with you on a solution that enhances efficiency, safety, and productivity in your workplace.
What sectors can benefit from a custom forklift?
Our custom forklifts cater to a wide range of sectors, including timber handling, metal stockholding, extrusions, rolls and reels, and applications involving long and awkward loads.
How does Sidetracker ensure safety in its custom forklifts, especially in narrow aisles?
Sidetracker forklifts feature 360° manoeuvrability, low deck heights, and small overall dimensions, ensuring safe operation in the tightest spaces. With safety as a priority, our fork truck engineers incorporate specific design features for working at height.
Can your custom forklifts operate in different weather conditions?
Yes, our forklift manufacturers design custom forklifts for both indoor and outdoor use, and they maintain performance even in wet conditions. The advanced chassis design and two hydrostatic transmissions contribute to effective traction, steering, and braking.
How does the customisation process work for Sidetracker's custom forklifts?
We offer an on-demand custom forklift service, considering the unique requirements of each operation. Our custom forklift manufacturers collaborate with you to produce a specialist, heavy-duty forklift tailored to your needs – whether an alteration from a current design or something completely new.
What type of support services does Sidetracker offer for its custom forklifts?
Sidetracker provides a first-class support service, including rapid repair and overnight delivery of spare parts. Scheduled and preventative maintenance packages are also available for optimum performance.