A type of machine that is specially designed to unload and load heavy, huge 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 biggest and most sturdy kinds of forklifts made. They have to be extremely maneuverable on uneven terrain and have enough power and torque to safely raise large containers. They typically have big 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 ensure the load is secure during transport. Several container forklift models are only designed to raise the containers several meters off the ground. Other container handlers use another technique for lifting containers to greater heights. A container handler makes use of an apparatus 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 maintain stability.
The main purpose of a container forklift is to raise and transfer containers. Standard forklifts do not have sufficient reach for working in ports. The forks are rated according to the maximum weight they can handle. The forklift's capabilities must be posted prominently in the cockpit and must never be exceeded.