anything alike a Pettibone speedswing ?

   / anything alike a Pettibone speedswing ? #12  
Swingmaster has been manufacturing swingloaders since 1985. In 1985 Pettibone closed its doors in Chicago and moved to another state. Several key people from Chicago redesigned the speedswing, addressing all of the problem areas. The Swingmaster was born, the Cadillac of swingloaders. Swingmaster offers 4 models. 10,000lb, 13,000lb, 20,000lb and 20,000lb 360 degree rotating cab model. A swingloader is the most commonly used piece of equipment on the railroad today. There are many attachments available. Swingloader Rentals, New Swingloaders, Remanufactured Swingloaders: Swingmaster Swingmaster also rents and leases machines to US customers. :cool:
 

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   / anything alike a Pettibone speedswing ? #13  
30 years ago, I worked for a masonry contractor and we used Pettibone high-lifts similar to the one in the picture. Neat machine and it was fun to operate. Had a hydraulic transmission with two "gas" pedals, forward and reverse.

When you needed to sit still and needed more power to operate the lift, you pushed both pedals at once and it stayed in neutral while the engine rpm increased.

It was 4WD and, if I remember correctly, it also had 4 wheel steering. Unlike the one in the picture, the ones we used had an extended lift on them, which was basically a telescoping forklift mounted where the regular forks are in the picture.

It could reach up to about 3 stories and I think it was the great grandfather of the modern telehandlers.
 

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   / anything alike a Pettibone speedswing ? #14  
I have an old Pettibone speedswing with a loader bucket. can email photos
 
   / anything alike a Pettibone speedswing ? #15  
I have an old Pettibone speedswing with a loader bucket. can email photos

BCG1
Speedswings are good units. I'd like to see photos. sales@swingmastercorp.com

Swingmaster rebuilds Speedswings. Next time you need a part, part number, attachment or need to trouble shoot a problem, let us compete for your business. We just launched an official rebuild program for older units in the field. We make the machine like new and update with hydrostat controls. The machine is completely dismantled and put back together. Rebuild comes with warranty on parts also.

Regards,
Swingmaster

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