UNSPSC 24101663: Side loader

The hydraulic arm that lifts the waste container operates from the side. The arm varies in lifting capacity but can lift as much as 1,600 pounds in higher-end models.

UNSPSC 24101663 Side loader (Commodity) encompasses small-to-medium material handling equipment that state and local governments purchase for equipment fleets, grounds maintenance, site preparation, and public works operations. Recent solicitations show this code capturing both wheeled loaders and track-mounted variants used in maintenance and construction contexts, though the mix of equipment types within the code reflects some misclassification variance in how issuing bodies tag their procurements.

The issuing-body mix spans state transportation departments, counties, and municipal utilities. The State of New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services has appeared repeatedly in recent activity, along with county departments (Hillsborough County, Sarasota County) and city fleet services divisions (Wichita, San Angelo). Geographic spread covers the Northeast (New Hampshire), Upper Midwest (Wisconsin), South (Florida), and Central U.S. regions, with Florida and Texas showing the most recent activity. Representative recent opportunities include the State of New Hampshire's sealed bid for a wheeled loader (BID527, due July 24, 2026) emphasizing cost, specification compliance, and delivery timelines; and the City of Wichita's request for a track skid steer loader (260162, due July 10, 2026) with detailed horsepower and attachment specifications. The City of San Angelo also solicited multiple pieces of heavy construction equipment including compact track loaders under FS0226 (May 21, 2026 deadline), with F.O.B. delivery requirements and extended warranty options. Equipment typically ships as new units with operator and maintenance training, manufacturer documentation, and performance bonds required; most contracts run one to three years with options to renew. Prevailing wage and federal Davis-Bacon requirements apply to some state and federally funded procurements, and local preference provisions appear in Texas jurisdictions.