To be able to effectively handle empty and laden containers for stacking safely, or loading and unloading between barge, road truck, terminal and railcar, CAT has engineered and designed many pieces of machines to get the job completed.
A container handler forklift could stack as much as 5 containers outfitted with a side-spreader or with forks. The cabin can be placed in 3 different positions to provide excellent safety and an optimal view.
There are a variety of container handlers that have been specifically designed to stack empty containers up to 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
Suitable forklifts for working with loaded containers would consist of huge industrial lift trucks with load capacities of 28 to 52 tonnes. These units are suitable equipped with mast-integrated gantries for mounting piggy-back attachments up to 5 containers high and for mounting top spreaders.
Machinery for Container Handling
There are various companies that offer a variety of machinery for container handling such as: inverted forks, empty container spreaders, gantry and various lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most efficient manner.
CAT machines have revolutionized the material handling industry and has always been at the forefront of construction, industrial and agricultural markets. The company provide compact units to rotating units. CAT offers a huge range of 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 certain attachments as well made for various jobs. These attachments offer a great combination of versatility, dependability and performance. They transform one equipment into a multi-talented workhorse.
Rotating Telehandler
The CAT rotating telehandler is perhaps the most versatile telehandler available. This equipment offers 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for many applications. These machinery are very versatile and could transport loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They can lift loads or personnel to heights from 14 to 30 meters or 68 to 80 feet.
There are many attachments existing. The CAT rotating telehandler can rotate 360 degrees, making it the best option for industrial maintenance, structural work and other jobs around your job site.