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PiggyBack® History

Princeton Delivery Systems is the leading North American manufacturer of truck mounted forklift products. Princeton designs, manufactures and sells the PIGGY BACK® brand forklifts through a nationwide network of premier material handling equipment distributors.

Princeton Manufacturing started production of sod harvesting equipment in 1972 near Columbus, Ohio and initially focused on the turf industry.  In 1979 Princeton developed the first PIGGY BACK® and quickly found practical applications for it in building materials, agriculture, roofing, lumber and other industrial markets.

Today, with lifting capacities from 3,300 to 8,000 lbs, Princeton offers the industry’s broadest range of three-wheel drive smooth and rough terrain products. PiggyBacks® have unique options such as “Double-Reach” masts for one-sided vehicle unloading and “4-way” movement that can transport long loads like engineered lumber through narrow job site areas. Princeton’s patented Easy Hitch Hook Mounting System makes truck or trailer mounting easy, fast and flexible.

Princeton Delivery Systems is part of Hiab, the global leader in on-road load handling. Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on-road load handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company’s continuing operations sales in 2025 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs approximately 4,000 people. www.hiabgroup.com