What side does the Containerlifter lift?
As a general rule it is preferred, but not essential, that the lift is done on the same side as the truck driver. This allows the driver easier access to his cab and also it is easier to park the Containerlifter relative to the container to be lifted. That means most Containerlifters manufactured in New Zealand lift from the right side, as the Prime movers are all Right Hand Drive. However in New Caledonia for example that general rule is ignored and right hand loading Containerlifters are used with LH drive prime-movers as this allows the containers to be placed on the street edge without going against the traffic flow! There are a few units that can unload either side. New Containerlifters can be built left or right loading.
