CAT has designed and engineered numerous pieces of machinery to get the task done. These machines could effectively handle empty containers for stacking safely, or could unload and load between road trucks, barges, terminals and railcars.
When outfitted with a side-spreader or with forks, the container handler lift truck could stack as much as 5 containers. The cabin could 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 double handling or single handling. For the best visibility options, the cabin has been rear mounted.
Loaded Container Handlers
Suitable forklifts for working with loaded containers would comprise big industrial forklifts with load capacities of 28 to 52 tonnes. These models 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 different companies that provide a variety of machines for container handling including: empty container spreaders, gantry, inverted forks and different lifting heads to suit the handling of containers in the most efficient way.
CAT machines have changed the material handling market and has always been at the top of agricultural, construction and industrial industries. They provide rotating units to compact models. CAT offers different handling solutions to suit different applications.
The optimum solution for warehousing applications, unloading and loading situations etc. is the variable reach telehandlers. CAT provides certain attachments as well made for various tasks. These attachments provide a great combination of performance, versatility and reliability. They transform one machinery into a multi-talented workhorse.
Rotating Telehandler
The CAT rotating telehandler is perhaps the most versatile telehandler available. This machine provides 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for multiple applications. These machinery are very versatile and are capable of transporting loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They can lift personnel or cargo to heights from 68 to 80 feet or 14 to 30 meters.
You can use many attachments existing. The CAT rotating telehandler is capable of rotating 360 degrees, making it the best alternative for industrial maintenance, structural work and various other tasks around your job site.