Used Caterpillar Container Forklift Lancaster

A container forklift is specially designed to unload and load big, heavy freight containers. They are used to transport freight off and on ships, truck beds and trains. Container forklifts are the largest and most durable types of forklifts made. They have to be very maneuverable on uneven terrain and have sufficient power and torque to raise bulky containers safely. Typically, they have heavy-duty diesel engines and big pneumatic tires.

A container forklift, like all types of forklift, uses forks to be able to raise the containers. Forks should be positioned to make sure the load is secure during transport. Several container forklift models are just meant to raise the containers several meters off the ground. Other container handlers use a different technique for carrying containers to greater heights. A container handler makes use of an apparatus affixed to the front of the vehicle to clamp down on either end of the container like jaws. The machinery is counterbalanced with weights to be able to maintain stability.

The main purpose of a container forklift is to lift and transport containers. Standard forklifts do not have enough reach for working in ports. The forks are rated based on the maximum weight they can handle. The forklift's capabilities must be posted prominently in the cockpit and must never be exceeded.

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