LUGGER TRUCK
Our lugger trucks set the industry standard with a modernized lugger hoist system and superior performance that will outlast the competition.
FEATURES
Our lugger trucks use an elevated hinge pin design that delivers an unmatched dump angle over more than 120°. This allows for much greater control over the entire dumping process, reducing material “stringing” and creating organized piles. Our innovative approach not only sets us apart from the competition but it means you’ll always get more efficient – and safer – results while out in the field.
Manufactured for durability, our lugger trucks have a robust body construction featuring ½” A500 steel side walls and a one-piece 3/8” steel floor. The inclusion of 3/8” steel plate cross members and ½” A500 plate solid arms guarantees long-lasting strength and resilience. With careful attention to detail, including ½” wear strips on the bed floor, our trucks have been engineered to withstand the rigours of heavy-duty hauling – no matter what’s in your cab or the size of the load.
ACE lugger trucks have a lifting capacity of 50,000 lbs and can accommodate containers ranging from 6 to 30 cubic yards. The 120” arms, powered by 2500 PSI cylinders with chrome shafts, make for a more seamless operation. With 9½” bore arm cylinders, 4½” bore 17” stroke fixed jackleg cylinders and 4” bore 2½” 1045 load shaft contact cylinders, our trucks will consistently deliver exceptional lifting power and efficiency.
The way our luggers are designed means loading is always an easy task. Arm hinge pins are positioned above the bed for enhanced lifting capacity, and this placement allows containers of all sizes to sit 12” above the bed. The level lifting mechanism is complemented by 100,000-lb yield lift chains to guarantee consistent, secure loading for all sorts of hauling needs on any job site.
Dumping your container loads is made much more convenient by doing do in a pile instead of a line. This is possible thanks to the high dump angle, while the higher cylinder contact point gives you complete stability when dumping. this mechanism eliminates the need for repositioning to make dumping more precise. Lifting containers at least 12” above the floor also prevents damage that can lead to leaking for highly efficient container discharge.
Unlike using traditional J-Hooks, ACE lugger trucks use dump keys integrated with chains and lift keys. This means you can trust that the keys are always in the correct position for dumping. Our patented system eliminates the need to reposition containers, and the contact cylinders won’t slide with the dump key in place. Compliant with Cargo Securement Requirements on containers 48” or taller, our lugger truck system provides you with stability and reliability that surpasses all industry standards.
The fixed outrigger cylinders in our lugger trucks are encased in a fully contained and reinforced sleeve. By preventing the cylinder from moving, this reduces the chances of damage. Given our focus on making every truck and trailer more accessible, our lugger truck design makes maintenance and repairs a breeze.
All of our lugger trucks’ arm cylinders have been designed with heavy-duty use in mind. They provide exceptional lifting capacity and ongoing durability thanks to their welded construction and 100,000-lb yield 3½” chrome shafts. Equipped with a heavy-duty reusable packing box, HD drop pin crossheads and 3” pins with grease fittings, you can expect to get 153,000 lbs of lifting capacity per cylinder.
You want your lugger truck to be able to transport loads smoothly while distributing container weight safely. And that’s exactly what you’ll get here. By positioning the hinge point higher and further forward in the body, the container can be lifted closer to the cab. This creates even weight distribution across the front axle and everywhere else along the lugger truck.
With units still in service more than 50 years later, our commitment to durability and longevity is clear. We’re modernizing lugger hoists while our competitors rely on outdated designs, and we are constantly improving our units to make them safer and easier to maintain.
The scrap hauling market is constantly evolving, which is why our lugger trailers represent a leap forward in functionality. Our trailers maximize legal payload and are a versatile, practical solution for clients with extensive lugger container requirements.
ACE LUGGER PRODUCT RANGE
Ace Lugger Trucks and Trailers are in a different class.
Ace specializes in maximizing legal payload and offering the best weight distribution of any Lugger Hoist available. Ace has been producing the scrap and heavy hauling industry's ultimate workhorse for over 60 years!
Ace's unit has become the most reliable and rugged unit with 60 years of experience behind it. You will get a unit that will last up to 30 years and offers the most versatility of any unit.
Our units have the longest wheelbase of any lugger truck which provides you with the most legal payload and best weight distribution, 32% better weight distribution than any US or Canadian Lugger Truck. We accomplish this by bringing the container farther forward on the chassis and allowing more weight to be put on the front axle.
When you're looking for a piece of equipment that you don't have to worry about, look no further. Ace Lugger Trucks & Lugger Trailers are the solution!
