Used Caterpillar Container Forklift Kent

A container forklift is particularly used to unload and load huge, heavy freight containers. They are used to transport freight off and on truck beds, trains and ships. Container forklifts are the most sturdy and biggest kinds of forklifts made. They need to be very maneuverable on uneven terrain and have enough torque and power to lift bulky containers safely. Typically, they have heavy-duty diesel engines and large pneumatic tires.

Like all kinds of forklifts, a container forklift uses forks to be able to raise the containers. Forks have to be positioned to ensure the load is secure during transport. Some container forklift models are only meant to lift the containers a few meters off the ground. Other container handlers use another method for carrying containers to greater heights. A container handler utilizes a device affixed to the front of the vehicle to clamp down on either end of the container like jaws. The machine is counterbalanced with weights to be able to maintain stability.

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

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