To be able to efficiently handle empty and laden containers for stacking in a safe manner, or loading and unloading between barge, road truck, terminal and railcar, CAT has engineered and designed numerous pieces of equipment to get the job completed.
When equipped with forks or with a side-spreader, the container handler lift truck can stack as much as 5 containers. The cabin could be placed in 3 various positions to provide excellent safety and an optimal view.
There are a range of container handlers which have been particularly made to stack empty containers as much as 8 high in a secure and safe manner. The machine can be equipped with a spreader for double handling or single handling. The cabin has been rear mounted for the best visibility options.
Loaded Container Handlers
When working with loaded containers, the suitable forklifts consist of the ones with the range of 28 to 52 tonnes capacity. These models are suitable outfitted with mast-integrated gantries for mounting top spreaders and for mounting piggy-back attachments as much as 5 containers high.
Equipment for Container Handling
There are different companies that offer a range of machinery 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 has remained at the forefront of the construction, industrial and agricultural markets. The company has revolutionized the material handling industry. The corporation provide rotating models to compact units. CAT provides different handling solutions to meet different applications.
The variable reach telehandler is the optimal solution for warehousing applications. CAT offers certain attachments as well made for many different tasks. These attachments provide a great combination of versatility, reliability and performance. They transform one machine into a multi-talented workhorse.
Rotating Telehandler
The most versatile telehandler available is the CAT rotating telehandler. This machine provides 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for numerous applications. These kinds of equipment are very versatile and could move loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They can lift employees or loads to heights from 68 to 80 feet or 14 to 30 meters.
Numerous forklift attachments have also been made available. The CAT rotating telehandler is capable of rotating 360 degrees, making it the best choice for structural work, industrial maintenance and various other jobs around your job site.