A HOOKLOADER AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

There is disclosed a method of operating a hookloader, the hookloader comprising a chassis for receiving a container, and a boom arm pivotably moveable with respect to the chassis, with a linear actuator disposed therebetween and actuatable to pivot the boom arm. The boom arm comprises a hook having a hook body defining an opening for hooking the container, the hook comprising a latch configured to lock to close the opening of the hook, or to unlock to open the opening of the hook. The method comprises receiving an inclination parameter relating to the inclination of the boom arm and controlling the latch of the hook to lock or unlock based on the inclination parameter.