A kind of machine which is specifically utilized to unload and load heavy, large freight containers is known as a container forklift. They are utilized to shuttle freight off and on truck beds, trains and ships. Container forklifts are the biggest and most durable kinds of forklifts manufactured. They need to be very maneuverable on uneven terrain and have enough torque and power to safely lift large containers. Normally, they have heavy-duty diesel engines and large pneumatic tires.
A container forklift, like all types of forklift, utilizes forks in order to lift the containers. Forks should be positioned to make certain the load is secure during transport. Several container forklift models are only designed to lift the containers several meters off the ground. Other container handlers use a different method for carrying 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 be able to maintain stability.
The main purpose of a container forklift is to lift and transfer containers. Standard forklifts do not have sufficient reach for working in ports. The forks are rated according to the most weight they could handle. The forklift's capabilities should be posted prominently in the cockpit and must never be exceeded.