CAT has designed and engineered numerous pieces of equipment to get the task completed. These machines could efficiently handle empty containers for stacking in a safe manner, or could unload and load between barges, road trucks, railcars and terminals.
A container handler forklift could stack as much as 5 containers equipped with forks or with a side-spreader. The cabin could be placed in 3 various positions to provide 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 manner. The machine can be equipped 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 include large industrial forklifts 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.
Machinery for Container Handling
There are different companies which provide a variety of machinery for container handling like: inverted forks, empty container spreaders, gantry 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 forefront of construction, industrial and agricultural industries. The company provide compact models to rotating units. CAT provides a large range of handling solutions to suit various applications.
The optimum solution for warehousing applications, unloading and loading situations etc. is the variable reach telehandlers. CAT offers specific attachments as well designed for various jobs. These attachments provide a great combination of dependability, performance and versatility. They transform one machine into a multi-talented workhorse.
Rotating Telehandler
The most versatile telehandler available is the CAT rotating telehandler. This particular machine offers 3 in 1 versatility as well as rotation, suitable for many applications. These types of equipment are really versatile and could move loads ranging from 8,800 to 10,000 pounds. They could lift loads or employees to heights from 68 to 80 feet or 14 to 30 meters.
Numerous forklift attachments have also been made available. The CAT rotating telehandler can rotate 360 degrees, making it the best alternative for structural work, industrial maintenance and different other jobs around your job site.