Some 640 linear metres of adjustable cantilever racking serves as the structural support for the building and gives efficient storage at 6m high rather than the usual 5.4m.

Commenting on the Bulmor Lancer sideloaders, Ridgeon’s general manager, Jem Slee, says: “The new advanced machines are fitted with three built-in cameras to cover the back, offside area and fork carriage. We chose Bulmor Lancer because of their specification and the company’s willingness to work with us to get the correct specification and quality of the machines. They were also realistically competitive. Our plan is to eventually change the existing fleet of sideloaders to the high-reach version.” 

Safety features of the Bulmor Lancer range include a drive pedal inhibitor and warning buzzer if foot pressure fails; large profile wheels for easier travel on uneven ground with better directional stability compared to some other truck types and less stress on the operator and load; wide comfortable cabins with adjustable seats and tinted safety glass; armoured roofs plus protective grills and flexible steering incorporating operating functions and pre-controlled hydraulics with simple joystick steering. The LQ50 model at Ridgeons offers lifting capacity of 5t and platform width of 1200mm.