Abstract: This relates to a lifting and loading device which includes a power driven lift truck and an auxiliary lifting and loading device which is separable from the lift truck and is operable by the operator of the lift truck while being disposed thereat, the auxiliary lifting and loading device being provided with hydraulic power units which are controlled by electrical actuators and therebeing both hydraulic and electrical lines extending between the lift truck and the auxiliary lifting and loading device wherein by way of electrical control means on the lift truck, the actuation and operation of the auxiliary lifting and loading device may be effected remotely.