Sidekick Attachments is expanding its lineup of forklift‑mounted trailer‑moving equipment with a new Fifth‑Wheel Trailer Mover engineered to make yard operations safer and more efficient.
Built for trucking depots, distribution centers, manufacturers, logistics facilities, and we suspect, maintenance and repair yards, the attachments allow operators to reposition trailers directly from the forklift—eliminating the wait for a tractor and reducing congestion in busy yards.
The company said its Fifth‑Wheel Trailer Mover is designed for “hands-free, self-locking operation,” allowing operators to stay within the safety of the forklift cab without relying on chains, pins, or manual hookups. Manufactured from heavy‑duty steel and equipped with an integral air compressor, the units are built for long‑term durability in high‑cycle environments.
Wide fork pockets accommodate most fork configurations, and the locking mechanism engages automatically when the forks are raised.
According to the company, “When forks are lifted, the fifth wheel locks into place—providing a guaranteed lock with no moving parts (forks must be properly inserted and not to exceed 72 inches).”
The design of its Fifth‑Wheel Trailer Mover allows operators to push or pull trailers into position, giving facilities more flexibility in tight or high‑traffic yards.
Sidekick noted that moving trailers with a forklift can significantly reduce downtime and labor costs by removing the need to wait for a shunt truck or tractor. Alongside the fifth‑wheel model, the company offers several standard trailer‑mover configurations, with custom designs available for specialized applications.
Sidekick engineers are available to assist with sizing and product selection, and each unit is manufactured in Marshall, Indiana, with “industry-leading lead times, typically within 10 business days.”
Sidekick Attachments operates as a subsidiary of Iron Bull Manufacturing, also based in Marshall. Iron Bull produces scrap‑handling hoppers and tractor Roll Over Protection systems, and has been designing and manufacturing standard and custom hoppers since 2014. The company said the Iron Bull name reflects its commitment to “quality products that are tough and strong,” and each product is backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
For more information on Sidekick, visit www.sidekickattachments.com.