CAT has engineered and designed numerous pieces of machinery to get the task done. These machines can effectively handle empty containers for stacking safely, or can unload and load between road trucks, barges, terminals and railcars.
A container handler lift truck is capable of stacking as much as 5 containers equipped with a side-spreader or with forks. The cabin can be placed in 3 various positions to provide excellent safety and an optimal view.
There are container handlers that are made specially to stack empty containers 8 high in a safe and secure manner. The machine can 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 forklifts for working with loaded containers will comprise large 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 as much as 5 containers high and for mounting top spreaders.
Equipment for Container Handling
There are different companies that provide a range of equipment for container handling like: empty container spreaders, gantry, inverted forks and various lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most effective way.
CAT equipment have changed the material handling market and has always been at the top of construction, industrial and agricultural industries. They provide compact units to rotating models. CAT provides various handling solutions to meet a variety of applications.
The optimum solution for warehousing applications, unloading and loading situations etc. is the variable reach telehandlers. CAT provides particular attachments as well made for many different tasks. 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 machine offers 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for numerous applications. These types of machines are really versatile and are capable of moving loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They could lift workers or loads to heights from 14 to 30 meters or 68 to 80 feet.
Numerous lift truck attachments have also been made available. The CAT rotating telehandler could rotate 360 degrees, making it the best option for industrial maintenance, structural work and other jobs around your job site.