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Southworth PTU and SPTU Portable Container Tilter – 2000 to 4000 lb Capacity
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- 2000 to 4000 lbs capacity
- 85 deg tilt
- 12V DC with built-in charger
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Southworth E-Z Reach Portable Container Tilters pick up a staged container, move it into position and tilt it for easy access. Southworth calls it their most popular container access model.
Standard power is 12V DC with a built-in charger, so the unit works untethered; 115/1/60 AC is available. Choose fork-over PTU models for containers with open under clearance, or straddle SPTU models for containers with reinforcing bars or closed under clearance.
Southworth PTU and SPTU Portable Container Tilters Specifications
| Model | Style | Capacity | Overall Width | Overall Length | Fork Length | Fork Height | Tilt | Voltage | Ship Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTU-2 | Fork-over | 2000 lbs | 32-1/2″ | 52-1/2″ | 40″ | 3-1/2″ | 85 deg | 12V DC | 650 lbs |
| PTU-4 | Fork-over | 4000 lbs | 33-3/8″ | 61-1/2″ | 41-3/8″ | 3-1/2″ | 85 deg | 12V DC | 870 lbs |
| SPTU-2 | Straddle | 2000 lbs | 57″ | 51″ | 40″ | 3-1/2″ | 85 deg | 12V DC | 950 lbs |
| SPTU-4 | Straddle | 4000 lbs | 57″ | 58″ | 40″ | 3-1/2″ | 85 deg | 12V DC | 1250 lbs |
115/1/60 AC power available. The newer PTU2-85 (Oct 2025 on) lists 72-5/16 in max tilted height, 15 sec tilt up and 30-35 cycles per charge.
Key Features
- Casters for moving between workstations
- 12V DC power with built-in charger; 115/1/60 AC available
- Tilts up to 85 degrees
- Fork-over (PTU) and straddle (SPTU) styles
- Push-button or foot-switch control
- Power up, gravity down tilt on the PTU2-85
Common Applications
- Sharing one tilter between several work cells
- Picking up containers from staging and returning them
- Parcel and package sorting from bulk containers
- Containers with reinforcing bars or closed bottoms (SPTU)
How to Choose the Right Portable Container Tilter
Start with the container. Open under clearance takes the narrower fork-over PTU, 32-1/2 to 33-3/8 inches wide. Leg bars or a closed bottom need the 57 inch wide straddle SPTU.
Then choose 2000 or 4000 lbs. The 4000 lb PTU-4 is longer, at 61-1/2 inches overall, with 41-3/8 inch forks. If the tilter never moves, a stationary ZTU roll-on tilter needs no battery charging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the portable tilter need an outlet?
Not while working. It runs on 12V DC with a built-in charger. 115/1/60 AC power is also available.
How far does it tilt?
Up to 85 degrees.
How many cycles per charge?
Southworth rates the PTU2-85 at approximately 30 to 35 cycles at capacity per charge.
What is the difference between PTU and SPTU?
PTU is fork-over, for containers with open under clearance. SPTU is straddle, for containers with reinforcing bars or closed under clearance.
Buying a portable container tilter from B&C Industrial Products
B&C Industrial Products is a material handling distributor in Garrett, Indiana, serving customers nationwide. We stock and quote lift tables, lift carts, positioners, casters, pallet racking and cranes. Every Southworth model on this page is quoted to your configuration, so tell us the load, the platform size and the working height you need and we will spec it.
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- 330 to 1760 lbs capacity
- 23.6" x 39.4" max platform
- 49.8" raised height (A-350W)
The Southworth Manual Dandy Lift is a portable foot-pump scissor lift cart. Five models run from the 330 lb L-150 up to the 1760 lb A-800, and the high-lift A-350W reaches 49.8 inches.
The Dandy's design is built around the operator: a 180-degree access foot pedal that can be pumped from the side or the back, an oversized lowering handle reachable from any position, and contoured comfort grips. An integrated floor lock holds the cart in place while you work.
Southworth Manual Dandy Lift Specifications
| Model | Capacity | Platform | Lowered | Travel | Raised | Ship Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-150 | 330 lbs | 17.7" x 28" | 8.3" | 20.7" | 29" | 80 lbs |
| L-250 | 550 lbs | 19.7" x 31.5" | 9.5" | 22.2" | 31.8" | 115 lbs |
| A-350W | 770 lbs | 23.6" x 35.8" | 17.5" | 36.2" | 49.8" | 230 lbs |
| A-500 | 1100 lbs | 23.6" x 35.8" | 11.8" | 24.8" | 36.6" | 195 lbs |
| A-800 | 1760 lbs | 23.6" x 39.4" | 13.6" | 27.2" | 40.2" | 275 lbs |
The Dandy family also includes the DLV self-leveling Dandy Levelers and the M-500L pallet and skid lifter transporter. Ask us if one of those is the better fit.
Key Features
- Manual foot pump with 180-degree access - pump from the side or the back
- Open-design oversized lowering handle reachable from any position
- Sure-grip cushioning and contoured hand positions
- Integrated floor lock
- Hydraulic jack rated for roughly 400,000 strokes
Common Applications
- Factories, stores and warehouses
- Repair shops and garages
- Nurseries and greenhouses
- Stacking and unstacking
- Adjustable-height work surface
How to Choose the Right Portable Scissor Lift Cart
L-150 and L-250 are the light-duty models for totes and small parts. A-500 and A-800 are the medium and heavy-duty models with the wider 23.6-inch platform.
The A-350W is the one to notice: 770 lbs but 36.2 inches of travel to a 49.8-inch raised height. If your operator needs to load something tall, that extra travel is worth more than raw capacity. If loads change as you stack, ask about the self-leveling Dandy Leveler instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Manual Dandy Lift hold?
330 lbs on the L-150 up to 1760 lbs on the A-800.
Which Dandy lifts highest?
The A-350W, at a 49.8-inch raised height with 36.2 inches of vertical travel.
Does it need power?
No. The Manual Dandy runs entirely on a foot pump. Southworth also makes the Powered Dandy if you want push-button operation.
Can the foot pedal be reached from the side?
Yes. The pedal has 180-degree access, so it can be pumped from either side or from behind the unit.
Buying a portable scissor lift cart from B&C Industrial Products
B&C Industrial Products is a material handling distributor in Garrett, Indiana, serving customers nationwide. We stock and quote lift tables, lift carts, positioners, casters, pallet racking and cranes. Every Southworth model on this page is quoted to your configuration, so tell us the load, the platform size and the working height you need and we will spec it.
The Vestil Lift and Tilt Cart with Sequence Select raises a load and then tilts it toward the operator, so parts in a bin or on a pallet come to the worker instead of the worker bending into the bin. A selector lets the operator choose whether the foot pump lifts or tilts, on the same pedal.
Quoted as one configuration: 1000 lb capacity, 35.5" x 19.5" platform, 45 degree tilt, 15" lowered to 32" raised.
Key Features
- Sequence select: one foot pedal lifts, then tilts, without changing pedals
- 45 degree tilt brings the load to the operator
- Two rigid and two swivel polyurethane casters with floor lock
- Steel platform with a formed lip on the low side to hold containers
Common Applications
- Feeding parts from bins and gaylords at a workstation
- Assembly cells where the operator reaches into a container all shift
- Kitting and order picking
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the platform lift without tilting?
Yes. The sequence selector lets the operator lift only, or lift and then tilt.
Does it need power?
No. Lift and tilt are both foot-pump hydraulic.