To be able to effectively handle empty and laden containers for stacking in a safe manner, or unloading and loading between barge, road truck, railcar and terminal, CAT has designed and engineered numerous pieces of machinery to get the task done.
A container handler lift truck is capable of stacking as much as 5 containers outfitted with a side-spreader or with forks. The cabin can be placed in 3 different positions to provide an optimal view and excellent safety.
There are a range of container handlers that have been specifically made to stack empty containers up to 8 high in a secure and safe manner. The equipment can be outfitted with a spreader for single handling or double handling. For the best visibility options, the cabin has been rear mounted.
Loaded Container Handlers
When working with loaded containers, the suitable lift trucks consist of the ones with the range of 28 to 52 tonnes capacity. These models are suitable outfitted with mast-integrated gantries for mounting piggy-back attachments as much as 5 containers high and for mounting top spreaders.
Machinery for Container Handling
There are various companies that offer a variety of equipment for container handling such as: empty container spreaders, gantry, inverted forks and various lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most efficient manner.
CAT machinery have revolutionized the material handling industry and has always been at the forefront of agricultural, construction and industrial industries. The corporation provide rotating models to compact units. CAT offers different handling solutions to suit various applications.
The optimum solution for warehousing applications, unloading and loading situations etc. is the variable reach telehandlers. CAT provides certain attachments as well designed for various jobs. These attachments provide a great combination of performance, versatility and dependability. They transform one machinery into a multi-talented workhorse.
Rotating Telehandler
The most versatile telehandler on the market is the CAT rotating telehandler. This specific equipment offers 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for many applications. These kinds of machines are very versatile and could transport loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They can lift loads or workers to heights from 14 to 30 meters or 68 to 80 feet.
Many lift truck attachments have also been made available. The CAT rotating telehandler can rotate 360 degrees, making it the best choice for industrial maintenance, structural work and other jobs around your job site.