A type of machine that is specifically utilized to load and unload heavy, huge freight containers is called a container forklift. They are utilized to shuttle freight off and on ships, truck beds and trains. Container forklifts are the most sturdy and biggest kinds of forklifts made. They need to be extremely maneuverable on terrain which is uneven and have enough torque and power to raise large containers safely. They usually have large pneumatic tires and heavy-duty diesel engines.
A container forklift, like all types of forklift, utilizes forks to raise the containers. Forks must be positioned to ensure 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 method for lifting containers to greater heights. A container handler utilizes 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.
The main purpose of a container forklift is to raise and transport containers. Regular forklifts do not have enough reach for working in ports. The forks are rated based on the maximum weight they could handle. The capabilities of the forklift should never be exceeded and should be posted prominently in the cockpit.