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Sidewinder Venom: A Smarter Way to Work at Height


Every warehouse has those jobs that feel simple… until someone reaches for a ladder. A quick stock pick from a higher shelf. A small restocking job. A barcode scan on the third level. A light maintenance task above shoulder height. These jobs happen every day, but they can quickly become slow, awkward and unsafe when teams rely on ladders, steps, stools or a forklift with a work cage. That is exactly why we built the TASK Sidewinder Venom. The Sidewinder Venom is a compact task support vehicle designed to make elevated picking, restocking and warehouse work easier, safer and more efficient.



Built for the Jobs Forklifts Shouldn’t Have to Do


Not every job needs a full-size forklift. Sometimes, using a forklift for small-volume picking or restocking is like bringing a truck to move a shoebox. It works, but it is not always the smartest use of equipment, staff or time. The Sidewinder Venom gives operators a better way to access elevated stock without relying on dangerous ladders or tying up a forklift and work cage. With a 3.2 m platform height and up to 5.0 m picking height, it is ideal for warehouses, retail stores, supermarkets, distribution centres, factories, wineries and general maintenance areas. It is made for the everyday tasks that slow teams down.


Small Machine. Big Difference.


Picture a busy warehouse with stock moving in and out all day. Before Venom, the team might be stopping work to move ladders, waiting for a forklift, or using two people for a task that should be simple. With the Sidewinder Venom, one operator can move into position, raise the platform and complete the job from a secure operator compartment. The spacious loading trays make it easier to carry picked items, tools or stock, while optional USB ports help keep scanners, tablets and mobile devices charged during the day. Less stopping. Less climbing. Less wasted time. More work done.



Designed for Control, Stability and Confidence


It features improved proportional controls, electric power steering and a dual-hand operating system to help operators manoeuvre smoothly and confidently. Its I-beam three-stage mast provides stability, while the compact design helps the unit work in tighter warehouse spaces. It also includes smart visibility and safety-focused features such as:


  • 270 kg capacity, including operator

  • 3.2 m platform lifting height

  • 5.0 m picking height

  • Intelligent AC drive motor

  • Digital dash display

  • Reversing camera

  • LED operator lights

  • Hazard zone lighting

  • Flashing safety light and alarm

  • Emergency dead-man foot switch

  • Spacious dual loading trays

  • Optional USB charging ports

  • Maintenance-free TASK x Nexsys battery

  • Internal super-fast charger

  • Curtis controller

  • Safe and secure operator compartment


Everything is designed to make elevated work feel more controlled, more practical and less risky.



A Better Alternative to Ladders


Ladders still have their place, but in a busy warehouse, they are not always the best answer. If your team is constantly picking stock from height, restocking shelves, checking inventory or doing light maintenance, those “quick ladder jobs” can add up fast. The Sidewinder Venom helps reduce the need for ladders, steps and stools by giving operators a purpose-built platform for elevated tasks. It also helps reduce the need to use a forklift and work cage for smaller jobs, freeing larger forklifts to focus on heavier material handling. That means better productivity across the whole warehouse.


Perfect for More Than Just Warehouses


The TASK Sidewinder Venom is not only for traditional warehouses. It is a great fit for:


  • Supermarkets

  • Retail stockrooms

  • Logistics and distribution centres

  • Factories

  • General warehousing

  • General engineering

  • Wineries and breweries

  • Maintenance teams

  • Stocktaking and order-picking operations


Anywhere staff need to reach, pick, scan, restock or work safely at height, the Sidewinder Venom can make the job easier.


The Everyday Warehouse Hero


The best equipment does not just look impressive. It solves real problems. The Sidewinder Venom helps businesses reduce ladder use, improve elevated picking, support safer work practices and keep daily tasks moving smoothly. It is compact enough for tight spaces, practical enough for everyday use and clever enough to become one of the most useful machines in the warehouse. If your team is still climbing ladders for daily stock picking or light maintenance, it might be time to let Sidewinder Venom take over.


Talk to TASK Forklifts today about the Sidewinder Venom and discover a smarter way to work at height.

Call: 1300 13 2002

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