Sidetracker Engineering Ltd

Make light work of heavy and awkward goods handling in the narrowest aisles with side loader forklifts from Sidetracker. Exclusively manufactured in the UK, Sidetracker combine low deck heights with small overall dimensions, configured to the customers’ operational requirements. Simple, reliable, and effective, this range of 3- and 4-wheel side loader forklifts deliver unrivalled 360° manoeuvrability from standstill. Handle up to 10,000kg up to 10 metres with a guided or free-ranging forklift from Sidetracker. Wide fork spread – up to 10 metres spread - supports handling of the longest, most awkward loads. All Sidetracker forklifts are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, able to operate without loss of performance in rain up to a depth of 900mm, snow conditions, and on sloping gradients. A specialist equipment handling and custom forklift manufacturing service delivers the perfect fit every time. Sidetracker produce specialist and heavy-duty forklifts including order picker forklifts, reach trucks, pallet levellers, and material handling platforms, all fully configured to meet individual operating parameters. Sidetracker provide a first-class support service. Our team of factory-trained engineers provide a rapid repair service with an extensive stock of spare parts are available for overnight delivery from our UK factory. Customers can take full advantage of our dedicated technical hotline, available for in-house and third-party engineers. Sidetracker also provide full customer engineer training at our headquarters in the Sheffield City region. Sidetracker Engineering was established in 1963 by Chairman Peter Dobson, having identified a need for efficient materials handling equipment in factories across the UK. The patented design for Sidetracker’s unique multi-directional transport system incorporated the original multi-wheel design. To this day, Sidetracker remains a family-run business, now under the stewardship of the founder’s grandson, Sam Dobson.