What Boxloader does

Boxloader is a French manufacturer specializing in container sideloaders (sidelifters) used to load, transport, and unload ISO containers without external cranes. Founded in 1998 by Pierre Amiand and headquartered in La Roche-sur-Yon, the company operates as a private SARL entity with 11-50 employees, serving the transport, logistics, mining, and construction sectors globally. Its product range includes the X'trem Loader (44T), Multiloader (35T), and Speedloader (35T), complemented by five trailer chassis types and the proprietary SafeBox Pack electronic stability system. Named customers include Bolloré Africa Logistics, K.T Preston, STTP Delamoir, Parcel Force, TJPM, and Calvin Alkins across Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Pacific.

The company builds equipment using in-house capabilities including laser cutting, robotic welding, and hydraulic system integration, with manufacturing carried out in France. Its 2019 acquisition of the Swinglift brand from Patchell Industries (New Zealand) extended its product portfolio and geographic footprint in the Pacific region. Distribution occurs through a combination of direct sales and a global partner network spanning PS Group, Henred Fruehauf, The Drake Group, and Bolding, with aftermarket spare parts support in the Caribbean and Latin America via Fast Delivery Services.

Boxloader's revenue model combines new equipment sales, multi-year maintenance contracts, spare parts distribution, and used equipment sales through its AuToLift division. The company holds DEKRA certification and GDPR compliance, and serves a mix of large logistics operators and specialized transport firms requiring customized container handling solutions. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has not raised external funding.

Name

Boxloader

Legal name

SARL BXL

Website

https://boxloader.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boxloader is a French manufacturer of container sideloaders for the transport, logistics, mining, and construction industries, founded in 1998 and serving global enterprise fleets through direct sales and a partner network spanning multiple continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Chassis & Intermodal Trailer Manufacturing (IMACAGAK), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Container handling equipment
• Sideloader cranes
• Container trailers
• Logistics equipment
• Cargo handling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

La Roche-sur-yon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Sideloader Equipment Sales: Boxloader designs, manufactures, and distributes new sidelifter cranes and trailers. Products include X'trem Loader, Multiloader, Speedloader, and various trailer chassis types (Fix Heavy Duty, Fix High Payload, Extendable Telescopic, Truck Mounted Series). Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales to transport and logistics companies.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Boxloader offers maintenance contracts where they establish specific maintenance plans with customer teams, allowing customers to focus on operations while Boxloader handles equipment servicing.
3. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of spare parts and emergency kits. Boxloader maintains inventory of parts and has established authorized distributors for spare parts in various regions.
4. Used Equipment (AuToLift): Boxloader's internal structure AuToLift handles trading and refurbishment of second-hand equipment from Boxloader and other brands (Hammar, Steelbro, Valart). Equipment is reconditioned and resold.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boxloader designs, manufactures, and distributes sideloader cranes and trailer chassis for the container handling industry, offering a modular product range including the X'trem Loader, Multiloader, and Speedloader cranes alongside multiple trailer chassis configurations. The company serves transport and logistics companies, mining and construction operations, and industrial customers globally, with complementary second-hand equipment trading through its AuToLift division and maintenance/after-sales services.

Product overview

Boxloader is a French manufacturer of container sidelifters offering a modular system of interchangeable trailers and cranes for loading, unloading, and transferring containers. The product portfolio consists of three crane models (X'trem Loader for maximum power, Multiloader for versatility, Speedloader for fastest handling) and five trailer chassis types (Fix Heavy Duty, Fix High Payload, Extendable Fully Telescopic, Extendable Half Telescopic, and Truck Mounted Series). Customers can combine different cranes and trailers to create customized solutions. The company also offers an extensive range of optional features including the SafeBox electronic stability system, PTO/Power Pack, radio remote controls, spreaders, steering axles, and centralized greasing. Additionally, the AuToLift division handles second-hand equipment trading and reconditioning. Services include maintenance, commissioning/training, and 24/7 after-sales support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Swinglift: New Zealand sideloader brand acquired by Boxloader in 2019. Features particular kinematics and efficient payload, complementary to Boxloader's design.
• X'trem loader
• Multiloader
• Speedloader

Products and services

• X'trem Loader The most powerful sideloader in the Boxloader range with a 44-ton lifting capacity and 1.40m outreach between the loaded container and chassis rail. Features double extension stabilizers for stability on soft or uneven ground. Suitable for transfers, grounding, lifting, and double stacking operations.
• Multiloader The most versatile sideloader for mature markets, designed for multipurpose use including grounding, lifting, transfers, and double stacking. Offers a 35-ton lifting capacity with 1.1m outreach between trailer and container. Maximizes payload through innovative design with high versatility.
• Speedloader The fastest handling sideloader on the market, optimized for mature fleet markets. Features a 35-ton lifting capacity (tested up to 43.7 tons) with the best payload available. Devoted to grounding and lifting operations, offering the fastest container handling with high safety levels.
• Fix Heavy Duty Fixed 40-foot trailer chassis specially designed for harsh road conditions and intensive operations. Equipped with Heavy Duty running gear (2 or 3 axles) with spring suspension and high capacity. Also available with cantilever bogey-type axles.
• Fix High Payload Fixed 40-foot trailer chassis as standard with optional extensions to 45', 48', or 53'. Available in 2, 3, or 4 axles with standard air suspension. Designed for mature markets with strong payload requirements and optimized load distribution.
• Extendable Fully Telescopic Fully telescopic trailer (trombone type) with 2 extensions - one in the middle and one at the rear. Designed to be as short as possible in 20' position with optimal load distribution. Ideal for narrow access areas and island markets. Available in 20'/40' configurations.
• Extendable Half Telescopic Semi-extendable trailer with one extension in the middle and cranes sliding above the chassis. Offers excellent load distribution. Available in 20'/40'/45' as standard, 48'/53' optional. Features 3 or 4 axles with air or spring suspension.
• Truck Mounted Series Complete range of cranes adaptable to rigid body trucks with 3 axles (6x2, 6x4, 6x6) or 4 axles (8x2, 8x4, 8x6, 8x8) from any manufacturer. Ideal solution for 20' container movements in difficult access areas such as construction sites and narrow entrances.
• Used Equipment / AuToLift Second-hand sidelifters and equipment trading division (AuToLift) offering refurbished, revised, or as-is Boxloader and other brand equipment (Hammar, Steelbro, Valart). Internal division dedicated to trading and reconditioning second-hand equipment.
• Maintenance Contracts Boxloader establishes specific maintenance plans with customer teams, allowing customers to focus on operations while Boxloader handles equipment servicing. Available globally through multilingual technician network.
• Spare Parts Sale of spare parts and emergency kits. Boxloader maintains inventory of parts and has established authorized distributors for spare parts in various regions including Caribbean and Latin America.
• Commissioning and Training Boxloader provides commissioning and training services to support customers in the proper use and operation of new sideloader equipment purchases.
• Swinglift Sideloaders Sideloader brand acquired by Boxloader in September 2019 from Patchell Industries Ltd (New Zealand). Features particular and proven kinematics with efficient payload. Patchell continues to produce Swinglift elements while Boxloader develops both brands globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• X'trem Loader offers 44 tons lifting capacity (tested up to 55 tons) with 1.40m outreach between loaded container and chassis rail - the most powerful sideloader on the market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Patchell Industries LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Boxloader acquired the Swinglift brand from Patchell Industries Ltd in Rotorua, New Zealand in September 2019. This marks a unique merger in the industry with both brands holding significant market positions. The partnership includes a long-term agreement where Patchell continues to produce Swinglift elements while Boxloader develops both brands globally through its partners. Patchell continues to market Swinglift to New Zealand customers while Boxloader does the same for the rest of the world.
• SwingliftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Swinglift brand acquired by Boxloader in September 2019. Features very particular and proven kinematics with very efficient payload. Boxloader design is complementary to Swinglift's kinematics. The combination of both entities creates a dominant player in the sideloader marketplace.
• PS GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a Boxloader partner, likely involved in distribution or sales in their respective region.
• Henred FruehaufminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a Boxloader partner based in South Africa, involved in distribution or sales.
• The Drake GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a Boxloader partner based in Australia, involved in distribution or sales.
• BoldingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a Boxloader partner, involved in distribution or sales.
• Fast Delivery ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized spare parts dealer for Caribbean islands (excluding French territories) and Latin America, inaugurated in 2020 by Boxloader's sales manager Cristiano.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Manitou Group: French-based global manufacturer of material-handling equipment including telehandlers and truck-mounted loaders. Overlaps with Boxloader in truck-mounted lifting equipment but operates at far greater scale across multiple product lines and broader end markets.
• Terex Corporation: US-based diversified industrial equipment manufacturer with a portfolio that includes cranes and material-handling equipment (e.g., Terex Finlay, MP, Genie). Competes in adjacent lifting/handling categories rather than niche sidelifters but operates at vastly greater scale with global dealer networks.
• Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer producing dry-freight, refrigerated, and container chassis trailers. Overlaps with Boxloader's Fix Heavy Duty and Extendable chassis lines but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio across European logistics customers.

Direct peers

• FASSI Group: Italian manufacturer of articulated loader cranes for trucks, with similar hydraulic-knuckle-boom technology and truck-mounting approach as Boxloader's sidelifter cranes. Targets comparable transport and logistics operators, particularly in European and Mediterranean markets.
• Steelbro (part of TIL): New Zealand-based manufacturer of container sidelifters historically competing head-to-head with both Boxloader and Swinglift (acquired by Boxloader). Named as a third-party brand AuToLift trades in, confirming overlap of product, customer base, and geographic markets.
• Palfinger: Austrian global leader in loader cranes and lifting equipment for trucks. Competes directly with Boxloader in truck-mounted crane categories and serves overlapping transport/logistics customers, with a much broader product portfolio and international distribution.
• Hiab (Cargotec): Finland-based manufacturer of loader cranes and truck-mounted equipment under Cargotec. Overlaps directly with Boxloader's truck-mounted sidelifter crane product line and serves similar transport/logistics operators, but at substantially greater scale and R&D budget.
• Epsilon Palfinger: Specialist loader-crane manufacturer (now under Palfinger) producing high-reach truck-mounted cranes for timber, recycling, and container handling. Comparable kinematics and mounting philosophy to Boxloader's sidelifters and a relevant reference for niche heavy-duty crane segments.
• Hammar Maskin: Swedish manufacturer and pioneer of container sidelifters, the original global reference in the niche Boxloader/Swinglift operate in. Hammar is named as a competitor brand that AuToLift even refurbishes, indicating direct head-to-head competition for the same transport/logistics customers.

Regional players

• Wielton Group: Polish-based trailer manufacturer with semi-trailers, container chassis, and specialized bodies across European markets. Compares to Boxloader's chassis-side business but is primarily a regional European trailer player rather than a sidelifter specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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