A kind of equipment which is particularly designed to load and unload heavy, large freight containers is known as a container forklift. They are utilized to transport freight on and off trains, ships and truck beds. Container forklifts are the most durable and largest kinds of forklifts manufactured. They have to be very maneuverable on terrain that is uneven and have enough power and torque to safely raise bulky containers. Usually, they have large pneumatic tires and heavy-duty diesel engines.
A container forklift, like all types of forklift, uses forks in order to raise the containers. Forks should be positioned to make certain the load is secure during transport. Several container forklift models are just designed to raise the containers a few meters off the ground. Other container handlers use another technique for lifting containers to greater heights. A container handler utilizes an apparatus 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 maintain stability.
Lifting and transporting containers is the main purpose of a container forklift. Regular forklifts do not have enough reach for working in ports. The forks are rated based on the most weight they can handle. The capabilities of the forklift should be posted prominently in the cockpit and should never be exceeded.