Ignite Attachments Launches Trailer Mover for Compact Loaders
Moving trailers around crowded jobsites doesn’t have to mean wasted time, extra equipment or frustrating backup maneuvers. The new loader trailer mover from Ignite Attachments gives compact equipment operators a faster, easier way to handle trailers, without ever revving up a truck. Designed for skid steers and compact track loaders, this lightweight, highly visible attachment helps construction professionals, landscapers, rental centers and small-acreage farmers get more done with less hassle.
"At Ignite Attachments, we’re all about making hard jobs easier," said Darin Gronwold, product manager at Ignite Attachments. "We’re always looking for ways to rethink everyday tasks and find better solutions. The loader trailer mover is a great example of that — it offers a smarter, safer way to move trailers that saves time and eliminates a lot of the headaches operators deal with every day."
Weighing just 26.5 pounds, the loader trailer mover is light enough to carry by hand and compact enough to store in a work truck or trailer toolbox. Built from high-strength Grade 50 steel and rated for Class 2 hitch loads up to 3,500 pounds, the attachment is engineered for durability and daily jobsite use. Its dual 2-inch receiver slots provide flexibility in mounting, allowing operators to customize their setup based on the jobsite layout.
A Safer, More Efficient Solution
Backing accidents represent a significant safety risk and financial burden on jobsites. With these risks in mind, finding safer, more efficient trailer-moving solutions is critical for jobsite productivity and operator well-being.
Rather than backing into a hitch with a truck, the loader trailer mover allows operators to use compact track loaders and skid steers which can approach a trailer head-on, minimizing the risk of damage, improving visibility and enhancing jobsite safety.
Additionally, this attachment takes full advantage of the maneuverability and compact design of these machines, allowing crews to operate more efficiently in confined areas where trucks cannot navigate. Working with compact loaders also allows more precise maneuvers between the carrier and attached trailer, maximizing productivity in limited spaces. This results in faster workflow, fewer disruptions and a safer, more streamlined trailer-handling process overall.
"The loader trailer mover lets operators work faster and smarter," said Gronwold. "It reduces downtime, simplifies the process and lets users make tight maneuvers without needing a spotter or a second machine. It’s all about helping customers get more done with less hassle."
Superior Visibility
The visibility and safety benefits of the loader trailer mover extend beyond the initial hookup. The off-center design provides enhanced sightlines and greater operator control. By mounting to either the right or left pad of the skid-steer interface, operators can tailer their setup for maximum visibility based on the environment.
During product testing, operators consistently praised the loader trailer mover’s visibility advantages. Being able to see the trailer during tight turns and around obstacles dramatically reduced the need for spotters and improved overall jobsite safety. Operators also noted the ease of switching the mover from one side of the machine to the other when maneuvering in varied jobsite layouts.
However, not all trailer-moving solutions offer the same benefits. While some operators have relied on DIY methods, such as modifying pallet forks, these approaches often introduce safety hazards. They can limit visibility, damage trailers or equipment and require extra personnel to assist with navigation.
The Ignite loader trailer mover eliminates these challenges with its purpose-built, offset mounting system. It is a durable, affordable solution that improves visibility, reduces the need for additional personnel and streamlines trailer movements in even the tightest spaces.
The Ignite Edge
The loader trailer mover, like most Ignite attachments, was engineered in-house by Ignite’s teams and manufactured in the United States. Online ordering and free, direct-to-you shipping options allow customers to shop confidently and on their schedule. Every attachment is backed by a comprehensive warranty and excellent customer support, ensuring operators can rely on their tools for years to come. The Ignite Fit Finder tool also makes it easy to match the right attachment to the right machine.
Learn more about the trailer mover and the company’s full lineup of value-focused attachments and implements at www.igniteattachments.com.
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Michael Roth
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Michael Roth has covered the equipment rental industry full time for RER since 1989 and has served as the magazine’s editor in chief since 1994. He has nearly 30 years experience as a professional journalist. Roth has visited hundreds of rental centers and industry manufacturers, written hundreds of feature stories for RER and thousands of news stories for the magazine and its electronic newsletter RER Reports. Roth has interviewed leading executives for most of the industry’s largest rental companies and manufacturers as well as hundreds of smaller independent companies. He has visited with and reported on rental companies and manufacturers in Europe, Central America and Asia as well as Mexico, Canada and the United States. Roth was co-founder of RER Reports, the industry’s first weekly newsletter, which began as a fax newsletter in 1996, and later became an online newsletter. Roth has spoken at conventions sponsored by the American Rental Association, Associated Equipment Distributors, California Rental Association and other industry events and has spoken before industry groups in several countries. He lives and works in Los Angeles when he’s not traveling to cover industry events.