Used hooklift multilift trucks for sale

What is a multilift or hooklift truck?

The multilift truck — also known as a hooklift or hook-loader — lets you load, transport and unload containers of different sizes without an auxiliary crane. "Multilift" is the brand that popularised the system, while "hooklift" and "hook-loader" describe its operation: a hydraulic arm with a hook that engages, lifts and deposits containers onto the chassis. A single hooklift truck can handle multiple containers per day, making it the most cost-effective vehicle for waste management, recycling and construction companies.

Hooklift trucks by weight class and configuration

At Rabert Trucks we stock every hooklift range the market demands:

• 3,500 kg hooklift: compact and agile, ideal for waste collection in urban areas and restricted-access sites. Perfect for small skip-hire businesses.
• 18-tonne hooklift trucks: the balance between capacity and manoeuvrability. Highly sought after for civil works, rubble management and industrial recycling.
• 26-tonne hooklift trucks: maximum payload for intensive operations. Available in 6x2 and 6x4 twin-drive configurations for demanding terrain.
• Three-axle hook-loaders: greater stability and GVW, suitable for high-volume containers on long-distance routes and transfer stations.

Why buy a used hooklift truck?

A used hooklift truck delivers the same functionality as a new one at a fraction of the cost. At Rabert Trucks we inspect every unit at our Barcelona facilities: hydraulic system, hook, chassis and general mechanics. We handle documentation, registration, roadworthiness testing and personalised delivery so you can start working from day one.

Hooklift truck applications

Urban and industrial waste management, scrap metal collection, construction rubble transport, wood and cardboard recycling, container movement between processing plants and any logistics operation requiring fast, autonomous container exchange.

Advantages of multilift trucks in transport operations

The multilift system helps optimise transport operations by allowing multiple containers to be handled with a single vehicle. This reduces waiting times at construction sites, recycling centres or collection points, since the truck can drop off an empty container and pick up a full one in a single operation.

This flexibility makes the hooklift truck a key tool for companies that manage continuous flows of materials or waste. It also allows container logistics to be organised more efficiently across different locations without the need for multiple specialised vehicles.

What to consider when choosing a multilift truck

Before buying a multilift truck it is important to evaluate several technical factors that may influence its performance in professional operations.

• Lifting capacity of the hooklift system.
• Length and type of containers to be used.
• Truck configuration (4x2, 6x2 or 6x4).
• Type of activity: waste management, construction or industrial transport.
• Frequency of use and typical working conditions.

Choosing the right configuration allows companies to make the most of the multilift truck’s capabilities and improve efficiency in daily operations.