Earthline orders 12 more Loadmaster tippers with skyLift 07 January 2011

Wiltshire-based Earthline has given the thumbs up to Thompsons' SkyLift automatic tailgate, by placing an order for another 12 Loadmaster tipper bodies fitted with the system.

Earthline general manager Malachi Chambers explains that SkyLift uses an underbody cable to automatically open the tailgate as the tipper body rises.

Most important, he also says it is robust, inexpensive and easy to maintain.

"The system works really well, because it's so simple," insists Malachi. "We've run the first Thompsons SkyLift truck now for over a year, on both quarry and muckaway work, and haven't broken even a single cable."

And he adds: "As the driver no longer needs to get out of the cab, SkyLift also gives us an obvious health & safety benefit, and the whole tipping cycle is speeded up too."

Malachi also makes the point that every aspect of his vehicles needs to be productive across all operations – meaning how products stand up in everyday service is key.

"SkyLift just makes total operating sense, so it's now part of our standard tipper specification," he says – adding that the all-steel Loadmaster with SkyLift tailgate is now Earthline's only choice of tipper body.

Interestingly, Malachi also specifies Hyva front end tipping gear, not just because of its lighter weight and faster tipping, but also "their back-up and support is absolutely superb".

The end result, he says, is a rugged, tough and supremely versatile tipper package.

"Lighter bodies aren't really for us; the qualities we really want are strength, durability and reliability," says Malachi. "The Loadmaster fits the bill perfectly. It's the most proven product of its type there is, and we're still getting a great payload, irrespective of the make and model of chassis carrying it."

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Brian Tinham

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