A kind of equipment that is specifically utilized to load and unload heavy, big freight containers is called a container forklift. They are used to shuttle freight on and off ships, truck beds and trains. Container forklifts are the largest and most sturdy kinds of forklifts manufactured. They need to be extremely maneuverable on terrain which is uneven and have sufficient power and torque to raise large containers safely. They normally have heavy-duty diesel engines and big pneumatic tires.
A container forklift, like all types of forklift, uses forks to be able to lift the containers. Forks must be positioned to ensure the load is secure during transport. Various kinds of container forklifts are just meant to lift the containers several meters off the ground. Other container handlers use a different technique for carrying containers to greater heights. A container handler makes use of 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 enough reach for working in ports. The forks are rated based on the most weight they could handle. The capabilities of the forklift must never be exceeded and must be posted prominently in the cockpit.