Roofing

Shingles, roofing tiles, bulky insulation...No Problem. The stability, maneuverability, and power of Princeton’s PiggyBack^® Forklift line has proven almost indispensable in the delivery of construction materials of all kinds, particularly roofing materials of all kinds. Now, deliver these products to precisely where they will be used at the delivery site, maximizing both customer service and delivery efficiency.

The PiggyBack Concept

The Princeton PiggyBack Truck-Mounted Forklift is a proven method for delivery heavy-duty building materials directly to the job site. Historically, these materials were delivered to the edge of a site by a dump bed truck or truck-mounted crane. Costly double-handling of these materials was then required by the customer to get them to where they would be used. The PiggyBack truck-mounted forklift enables your driver to spot-deliver materials precisely where your customer wants them, faster and easier, on virtually any work site with unmatched stability.

A PiggyBack can save you a lot of money both by eliminating virtually all double-handling and by reducing delivery related product damage. It also is invaluable for pickups or for correcting misplacement of products on the job site.

Princeton's PiggyBack Truck-Mounted Forklifts are available in many, different models with a wide range of available lift heights...capacities up to 8,000 lb... and other, special features that allow it to be configured to your, specific delivery requirements. All PiggyBack units mount in less than a minute behind virtually any truck or trailer for easy transport to and from the job site.

If you currently use tow-behind or trailered forklifts, you already recognize the benefits of having a portable unloading unit with your delivery vehicle. The Princeton PiggyBack Truck-Mounted Forklift provides all these benefits in a highly efficient package that eliminates the complications of towed vehicles.

The PiggyBack Solution

There are four, distinct PiggyBack models designed specifically for use in the delivery of roofing materials.

PB50

The 5,000 lb capacity PB50 is the hands down favorite choice of the roofing industry. It's rugged design, center seat and powerful diesel engine make it ideal for most roofing applications. The PB50 has great stability, excellent ground clearance and Princeton’s exclusive Trac-Loc traction control system to tackle the roughest job sites.

PB80

The 8,000 lb capacity PB80 is designed for those who handle heavy roofing materials or just simply need to handle more product at one time. Also, like the PB50, the PB80 offers center seating to assure that your operator has a clear view of not only the load but also both front tires. This enables the operator to both position the load more accurately anywhere on the job site and minimize the chance of running over unforeseen obstacles.

4 Way

The 5,000 lb. capacity PiggyBack "4 Way" offers the most versatility in truck-mounted forklifts. It has the lift capacity and power of a PB50, but adds four directional steering. With the flip-of-a-switch the “4-Way” converts into side-directional mode permitting the unit to be driven sideways in the direction of the load. driving the unit “sideways” in the direction of the load. Ideal for delivering extra long loads in those hard to negotiate, highly congested areas previously inaccessible at most construction job sites. Nothing can outmaneuver or outperform the versatile PiggyBack “4-Way”.

PBX

The 5,000 lb. capacity PBX is the first unit in the industry equipped with a standard "Double Reach" feature. This unique feature, which adds an extending scissors reach system to the standard moving mast, doubles the length of the reach of the PBX across the bed. With the PBX, your driver now can unload an entire truck or trailer from one side, even from positions where tanks or tandems are located.

All Princeton units exceed ANSI stability standards for rough terrain forklifts.