In order to effectively handle laden and empty containers for stacking safely, or loading and unloading between barge, road truck, terminal and railcar, CAT has designed and engineered numerous pieces of machinery to get the job completed.
A container handler forklift can stack as much as 5 containers outfitted with a side-spreader or with forks. The cabin can be placed in 3 different positions to offer excellent safety and an optimal view.
There are container handlers which are designed specifically to stack empty containers 8 high in a safe and secure way. The machinery 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 forklifts comprise 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.
Machinery for Container Handling
There are numerous companies which provide a larger variety container handling machinery: inverted forks, empty container spreaders, gantry and different lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most efficient way.
CAT equipment have changed the material handling industry and has always been at the forefront of construction, industrial and agricultural industries. They provide compact models to rotating models. CAT provides a huge array of handling solutions to suit a range of applications.
The optimum solution for warehousing applications, unloading and loading situations etc. is the variable reach telehandlers. CAT offers particular attachments as well made for various tasks. These attachments provide a great combination of versatility, reliability 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 specific machinery offers 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for multiple applications. These machines are really versatile and could move loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They can lift loads or employees 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 is capable of rotating 360 degrees, making it the best alternative for industrial maintenance, structural work and various other jobs around your job site.