The use of bodies that are not designed in accordance with the governing standard for which the hooklift has been designed can lead to personal injury or environmental damage. JOAB accepts no responsibility for the use of bodies that do not conform to the standard that the hooklift is designed for.
JOAB's hooklifts are designed to handle bodies that are manufactured in accordance with national standards, or order specific standards.
For hooklifts delivered in Sweden, the Swedish standard: SS 3021 is followed. Provided below are the requirements for bodies used with the hooklift, in accordance with the standard SS 3021. Note that this will vary, depending upon the governing national standard relevant for the hooklift delivery.
Internal mechanical lock that locks the body onto the hooklift. This is optional equipment.
Holes in the body's rear beam. These are used to secure the body onto a trailer.
Cut-outs in the body's frame. These are used to hydraulically lock the body onto the hooklift.
Modification in the body that allows the hooklift to lock the body onto the hooklift with the use of locking arms (optional).
The body must have a stop member that prevents the body from moving forwards and into the cab of the vehicle.
Internal holes located in the body's frame members are used to lock the body onto a trailer.