VALMET - CLOSER ATTENTION TO THE BOX

A new straddle carrier series has been introduced which is capable of stacking 9 foot and 9 foot 6 inch high containers one over two. The new 8 wheel straddle carriers come in two versions, one for 35-40 ton loads and one with a 30-ton capacity under the spreader. Also introduced is a new rubber-tyred gantry model which has an inside clear width of 22.42m and a height to the main bottom face of 14.56m. Lifting capacity is 30 tons under the spreader.

• Corporate Authors:

  Cargo Systems International

  Arun House, 201-205 High Street
  New Malden KT3 4BH, Surrey,   England 
• Publication Date: 1976-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 13
• Serial:
  • CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
  • Publisher: Deutsche Bahn AG

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cargo handling; Cargo handling equipment; Container handling; Straddle trucks
• Old TRIS Terms: Straddle carriers
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149319
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Cargo Systems Publications Limited
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM