To be able to effectively 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 many pieces of machines to get the task completed.
When equipped with a side-spreader or with forks, the container handler lift truck can stack as much as 5 containers. The cabin can be placed in 3 various positions to provide an optimal view and excellent safety.
There are container handlers that are made particularly to stack empty containers 8 high in a safe and secure way. The machine can be equipped with a spreader for double handling or single handling. For the best visibility options, the cabin has been rear mounted.
Loaded Container Handlers
Suitable lift trucks for working with loaded containers would consist of huge industrial lift trucks with load capacities of 28 to 52 tonnes. These models are suitable equipped with mast-integrated gantries for mounting top spreaders and for mounting piggy-back attachments up to 5 containers high.
Machinery for Container Handling
There are various companies which provide a variety of machines for container handling including: empty container spreaders, gantry, inverted forks and different lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most effective way.
CAT machines have revolutionized the material handling business and has always been at the forefront of construction, industrial and agricultural markets. They offer compact models to rotating units. CAT provides different handling solutions to suit a variety of 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 many different jobs. These attachments provide a great combination of reliability, performance and versatility. They transform one equipment into a multi-talented workhorse.
Rotating Telehandler
The most versatile telehandler available is the CAT rotating telehandler. This specific machine offers 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for many applications. These equipment are very versatile and could move loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They could lift personnel or cargo to heights from 68 to 80 feet or 14 to 30 meters.
There are many attachments available. The CAT rotating telehandler could rotate 360 degrees, making it the best choice for structural work, industrial maintenance and other jobs around your job site.