A type of machine that is particularly utilized to load and unload heavy, big freight containers is referred to as a container forklift. They are used to transport freight off and on trains, ships and truck beds. Container forklifts are the most durable and biggest types of forklifts made. They have to be very maneuverable on uneven terrain and have enough torque and power to raise large containers safely. Usually, they have big pneumatic tires and heavy-duty diesel engines.
A container forklift, like all types of forklift, utilizes forks to lift the containers. Forks have to be positioned to ensure the load is secure during transport. Several kinds of container forklifts are just designed to raise the containers a few meters off the ground. Other container handlers utilize another method 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 machinery is counterbalanced with weights to be able to maintain stability.
The main purpose of a container forklift is to lift 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 forklift's capabilities should be posted prominently in the cockpit and should never be exceeded.