To be able to efficiently handle laden and empty containers for stacking safely, 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 a side-spreader or with forks, the container handler forklift could stack as much as 5 containers. The cabin can be placed in 3 different positions to provide excellent safety and an optimal view.
There are a variety of container handlers which have been specially made to stack empty containers as much as 8 high in a secure and safe way. The equipment could be equipped with a spreader for single handling or double handling. The cabin has been rear mounted for the best visibility options.
Loaded Container Handlers
Suitable lift trucks for working with loaded containers would consist of huge industrial forklifts 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 different corporations that provide a variety of machinery for container handling like: empty container spreaders, gantry, inverted forks and different lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most effective manner.
CAT machinery have changed the material handling business and has always been at the top of construction, industrial and agricultural industries. They provide rotating models to compact models. CAT offers various handling solutions to meet various applications.
The variable reach telehandler is the optimal solution for warehousing applications. CAT offers particular attachments as well designed for many different jobs. These attachments offer a great combination of performance, versatility and reliability. They transform one equipment into a multi-talented workhorse.
Rotating Telehandler
The most versatile telehandler available is the CAT rotating telehandler. This equipment offers 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for many applications. These equipment are very versatile and are capable of moving loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They could lift loads or workers to heights from 68 to 80 feet or 14 to 30 meters.
Many forklift attachments have also been made available. The CAT rotating telehandler could rotate 360 degrees, making it the best choice for industrial maintenance, structural work and other jobs around your job site.