This project involves a 60 ton container straddle carrier designed and manufactured by Haitai Heavy Industry. The machine is mainly used for the loading, unloading, short-distance transfer and yard handling of standard containers. To address common challenges in large container yards, such as multiple equipment handovers, limited transfer efficiency and relatively high infrastructure investment, the machine adopts a straddle-type operating concept that brings container lifting, transportation and stacking together in a single unit.
With a rated lifting capacity of 60 tons, the straddle carrier is capable of handling heavy containers and related cargo units within the yard. A dedicated container spreader engages the container from the top, after which the hydraulic lifting system raises it to the required transport height. The machine can then move the container directly to the designated area and stack it according to the yard’s operating requirements, reducing intermediate handling and shortening the time containers spend in transit within the facility.
The straddle operating concept allows one machine to carry out the main stages of container handling, including lifting, picking, transport and stacking, without frequent reliance on other handling equipment for intermediate transfers. For facilities with high container turnover requirements, this approach reduces coordination between different machines, improves overall handling efficiency and helps shorten container turnaround time within the yard.
The machine uses a rubber-tyred chassis and does not require fixed rails. It can be put into operation directly on a properly paved and level working surface. Compared with handling equipment that depends on permanent rail systems, a rubber-tyred straddle carrier places fewer restrictions on site infrastructure. This helps reduce investment in rails and related civil works while also making it easier to adjust the working area when the yard layout changes.
The 60 ton container straddle carrier features a multi-wheel steering system combined with a relatively compact vehicle layout, allowing it to maneuver within limited working spaces. In container yards with narrower aisles or transport routes running in different directions, the machine maintains good mobility and can be dispatched efficiently between different working areas.
The main structure, load-bearing components, travel mechanism and hydraulic system of the 60 ton straddle carrier are engineered around heavy-duty container handling requirements. The reinforced gantry and chassis structure provide stable support during lifting and transportation, making the machine suitable for industrial and logistics environments where heavy loads need to be handled on a regular basis.
Container dimensions, stacking heights, aisle widths, transfer distances and ground conditions vary from one project to another. Haitai Crane can tailor the lifting height, overall dimensions, span, travel and steering systems, power system and operator control system to suit the actual requirements of each project, allowing the machine to fit more naturally into the customer’s existing operating process.
The 60 ton container straddle carrier is primarily developed for container transfer and yard handling operations. Once positioned in the working area, the machine uses its top-mounted spreader to securely engage the container. The hydraulic system then raises the container to a suitable transport height, while the rubber-tyred travel system moves it to the designated location.
During yard operations, the machine can adjust its travel direction according to the site layout and carry out container stacking and repositioning. Since no fixed rails are required, the entire operation can be carried out directly on the paved yard surface. With properly planned traffic and working aisles, the number of transfers between different handling machines can be reduced.
For facilities where containers need to be frequently loaded, unloaded, relocated or rearranged, the straddle carrier combines lifting and short-distance transport in one machine, making the overall handling process more direct and efficient.
The straddle carrier can be used for container loading and unloading, stacking, short-distance transfer and yard dispatching within port container yards, meeting the requirements of frequent heavy-container handling operations.
The machine is suitable for container handling and internal transfer at railway terminals. It can move containers flexibly between different operating areas, helping improve loading, unloading and turnaround efficiency at railway logistics hubs.
For inland logistics parks without extensive rail infrastructure, a rubber-tyred straddle carrier can operate directly on a paved yard surface. It meets container handling requirements while reducing the infrastructure requirements associated with fixed handling systems.
The equipment can be used for container loading and unloading, transfer and yard dispatching at inland river terminals. It is suitable for short-distance movement between the terminal handling area and the container yard.
For container storage and logistics areas within large equipment manufacturing, steel structure and machinery manufacturing facilities, the straddle carrier can handle container loading and unloading, temporary storage, repositioning and short-distance transfer.
Haitai Heavy Industry specializes in the research, design and manufacture of heavy lifting and logistics handling equipment, offering customized container straddle carrier solutions based on the specific operating requirements of each project.
From the overall structural design to the configuration of the hydraulic, travel and control systems, Haitai Heavy Industry evaluates the actual working conditions of each project and matches the equipment accordingly. This approach helps achieve a practical balance between load capacity, maneuverability and operating efficiency.
The company’s products have obtained a range of international certifications, including ISO and CE. Haitai Heavy Industry provides equipment manufacturing, technical support and after-sales services to customers in China and overseas markets. For projects in different countries and regions, the company can provide full lifecycle support covering solution design, equipment manufacturing, factory testing and on-site operational assistance.
The 60 ton container straddle carrier is more than a container handling machine; it is an integrated solution for more efficient yard operations. By reducing intermediate handling, improving equipment mobility and minimizing the need for fixed infrastructure, it helps customers streamline internal logistics, improve container turnaround efficiency and create a more flexible handling solution for container yards of different sizes.
