A type of equipment which is particularly utilized to unload and load heavy, large freight containers is known as a container forklift. They are utilized to transport freight off and on ships, truck beds and trains. Container forklifts are the most durable and largest types of forklifts made. They have to be extremely maneuverable on uneven terrain and have enough power and torque to raise bulky containers safely. They normally have large pneumatic tires and heavy-duty diesel engines.
A container forklift, like all kinds of forklift, utilizes forks to be able to lift the containers. Forks should be positioned to make sure the load is secure during transport. Various container forklift models are just designed to lift the containers several meters off the ground. Other container handlers utilize another method for lifting containers to greater heights. A container handler uses a device attached 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.
Lifting and transferring containers is the main purpose of a container forklift. Standard forklifts do not have enough reach for working in ports. The forks are rated according to the most weight they could handle. The forklift's capabilities must be posted prominently in the cockpit and must never be exceeded.