Keeping Your AMPLIROLL ® Fleet Working For You Year Round

Winter puts every work truck to the test, and a hooklift-equipped unit is no exception. As temperatures drop and jobsites become unpredictable, the demands on your equipment increase. Preparing your equipment for harsh conditions ensures you stay productive, avoid costly downtime, and get the most value out of your AMPLIROLL ® Hooklift all season long. A well-maintained truck and hook system does more than survive winter, it becomes a reliable asset that continues generating revenue while others sit idle.

Caring For Your Truck & Hooklift System During Cold Weather

As the cold weather sets in, the first priority is making sure your truck and AMPLIROLL ® hooklift are both ready for the strain of freezing temperatures. Fluids thicken, batteries weaken, hydraulic systems slow down, and road salt accelerates corrosion. This time of year, rewards those who are proactive and consistent with their maintenance plan. Giving attention to hydraulic oil condition, hose integrity, cylinder seals, and the overall responsiveness of your hooklift system, helps ensure smooth operation even during early-morning starts.

Protecting electrical connections, confirming battery strength, and checking fuel systems for moisture buildup, reduces the risk of unexpected failures. Operators who take the time to warm up their truck and cycle the hydraulics before loading or unloading, experience smoother performance and less wear on components. Even simple actions, such as washing the truck, trailer, and hooklift frequently to remove salt buildup, play a major role in preserving the investment you've made in both your truck, your roll-off body, and you’re AMPLIROLL ® hooklift equipment.

Maximizing Your Profits Throughout the Winter

Once your equipment is winter-ready, the next question becomes how to put your AMPLIROLL ® Hooklift System to work during the colder months. Winter provides a wide range of opportunities that can keep your fleet fully engaged, and the versatility of a hooklift system, and a variety of roll-on/off bodies at the ready, are key. The ability to switch containers, flatbeds, spreader bodies, or specialized winter attachments without tying up multiple chassis helps you respond quickly when demand spikes. Snow-related jobs are a natural fit, whether you’re hauling de-icing materials, supporting snow removal contractors, transporting equipment, or moving debris cleared from roads and lots. A hooklift equipped truck that can transition between a salt spreader body in the morning and a dump container in the afternoon enables you to serve multiple customers in a single day – and this means more money in your pocket!

Beyond snow and ice operations, winter remains a strong season for additional hauling opportunities. Many industries continue steady production year-round, and the dependable lifting capability of an AMPLIROLL ® Hooklift System ensures you can keep materials moving even when conditions are less than ideal. Construction sites that stay active throughout the winter rely heavily on efficient hauling to compensate for shorter daylight hours and difficult terrain. Demolition, waste management, and municipal operations often require additional support this time of year, creating new opportunities for contractors with versatile trucks. The precision controls of the AMPLIROLL ® Hooklift System, with built in winter safety features, and fast hook-and-drop times, will help you maintain safe and efficient productivity while the weather slows traditional equipment contractors.

Getting the Most Lift From Your AMPLIROLL ® Hooklift System

Winter preparation is not just about protecting equipment-it’s about maximizing capability. A truck equipped with an AMPLIROLL ® Hooklift System, that is properly serviced and ready for severe weather, becomes a flexible, revenue-generating machine. With the right preparation and a strategic approach to winter opportunities, you maintain uptime, support your customers when they need it most, and finish the season stronger than you started!

If you have any questions, General Manager Andy Jansma from MARREL Corporation -AMPLIROLL ® USA – can answer all your questions. With over 30 years of experience integrating hook loaders and truck bodies to the proper chassis, Andy can source and package everything you need to keep “Rolling” and profiting, all year long!