In order to effectively handle empty and laden containers for stacking safely, or unloading and loading between barge, road truck, railcar and terminal, CAT has designed and engineered many pieces of equipment to get the task completed.
A container handler forklift could stack as much as 5 containers equipped with a side-spreader or with forks. The cabin could be placed in 3 various positions to offer excellent safety and an optimal view.
There are a range of container handlers that have been specially engineered to stack empty containers up to 8 high in a secure and safe manner. The machine could be outfitted with a spreader for single handling or double handling. For the best visibility options, the cabin has been rear mounted.
Loaded Container Handlers
Suitable lift trucks for working with loaded containers would include large industrial forklifts with load capacities of 28 to 52 tonnes. These units are suitable outfitted with mast-integrated gantries for mounting piggy-back attachments up to 5 containers high and for mounting top spreaders.
Equipment for Container Handling
There are various companies which offer a range of machinery for container handling like: Gantry, inverted forks, empty container spreaders and different lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most effective way.
CAT machinery have revolutionized the material handling market and has always been at the forefront of construction, industrial and agricultural industries. The company offer compact units to rotating models. CAT provides various handling solutions to suit different applications.
The optimum solution for warehousing applications, loading and unloading situations etc. is the variable reach telehandlers. CAT provides particular attachments as well made for various jobs. These attachments provide a great combination of performance, versatility and reliability. They transform one machine into a multi-talented workhorse.
Rotating Telehandler
The CAT rotating telehandler is perhaps the most versatile telehandler available. This machine offers 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for multiple applications. These types of equipment are very versatile and could transport loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They can lift employees or cargo to heights from 14 to 30 meters or 68 to 80 feet.
Numerous lift truck attachments have also been made available. The CAT rotating telehandler is capable of rotating 360 degrees, making it the best option for structural work, industrial maintenance and different other jobs around your job site.