In order to effectively handle empty and laden containers for stacking safely, or loading and unloading between barge, road truck, railcar and terminal, CAT has designed and engineered many pieces of machines to get the task done.
When equipped with forks or with a side-spreader, the container handler lift truck could stack as much as 5 containers. The cabin can be placed in 3 different positions to offer excellent safety and an optimal view.
There are container handlers that are engineered particularly to stack empty containers 8 high in a safe and secure manner. The equipment can be outfitted 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 units 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 numerous companies which provide a wider variety container handling equipments: Gantry, inverted forks, empty container spreaders and different lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most efficient manner.
CAT has remained at the forefront of the industrial, agricultural and construction markets. The corporation has revolutionized the material handling industry. They provide rotating models to compact units. CAT provides different handling solutions to suit various applications.
The variable reach telehandler is the optimal solution for warehousing applications. CAT offers specific attachments as well made for many different tasks. 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 on the market is the CAT rotating telehandler. This particular equipment provides 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for multiple applications. These types of machinery are exceptionally versatile and are capable of moving loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They could lift loads or workers to heights from 14 to 30 meters or 68 to 80 feet.
Many forklift 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.