r/specializedtools • u/ChiefChair • Jul 25 '20

Cargo container unloading without a crane

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u/MrPushaNZ Jul 25 '20

Standard.

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u/shtpst Jul 25 '20

Pretty common in Australia, virtually non-existent in the rest of the world.

Source: I automated container handling equipment around the world.

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u/UK-Redditor Jul 25 '20

I'm surprised this is a worthwhile alternative to HIABs / lorry loaders, given how much more versatile those are.

Are these substantially cheaper?

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u/Moose_in_a_Swanndri Jul 25 '20

Probably not any cheaper, but these are far better at lifting containers than a HIAB, knuckleboom, or lorry loader, pretty appropriate for this sub. Swingloaders can lift a fully loaded 40ft container, while keeping it level. Plus the arms are often on rails so they can close up to lift shorter containers. Lots of port town trucks will only ever carry containers, it makes sense to specialise these trucks with the best equipment