In order to efficiently handle empty and laden containers for stacking in a safe manner, or loading and unloading between road truck, barge, terminal and railcar, CAT has designed and engineered numerous pieces of equipment to get the task completed.
A container handler forklift could stack as much as 5 containers outfitted with forks or with a side-spreader. The cabin could be placed in 3 different positions to provide excellent safety and an optimal view.
There are container handlers which are made specifically to stack empty containers 8 high in a safe and secure way. The machinery could be outfitted with a spreader for single handling or double handling. The cabin has been rear mounted for the best visibility options.
Loaded Container Handlers
Suitable forklifts for working with loaded containers will consist of big industrial lift trucks with load capacities of 28 to 52 tonnes. These units are suitable equipped with mast-integrated gantries for mounting piggy-back attachments as much as 5 containers high and for mounting top spreaders.
Equipment for Container Handling
There are various corporations that offer a variety of equipment for container handling such as: Gantry, inverted forks, empty container spreaders and various lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most efficient way.
CAT machinery have changed the material handling market and has always been at the top of construction, industrial and agricultural markets. They provide compact units to rotating units. CAT provides a huge range of handling solutions to suit different applications.
The optimum solution for warehousing applications, unloading and loading situations etc. is the variable reach telehandlers. CAT offers certain attachments as well designed for many different tasks. These attachments offer a great combination of versatility, dependability and performance. They transform one equipment into a multi-talented workhorse.
Rotating Telehandler
The most versatile telehandler on the market is the CAT rotating telehandler. This specific equipment provides 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for multiple applications. These kinds of equipment are really versatile and are capable of transporting loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They could lift employees or loads to heights from 68 to 80 feet or 14 to 30 meters.
Many lift truck attachments have also been made available. The CAT rotating telehandler is capable of rotating 360 degrees, making it the best alternative for industrial maintenance, structural work and other jobs around your job site.