FD60-RT Rough Terrain Forklifts for Precast Concrete Yard Handling

Customer & Project Background：

In a precast concrete yard, an FD60-RT rough terrain forklift is used to move pipes, manhole components and other heavy concrete products across uneven outdoor surfaces. The machine helps the yard improve material flow and keep products organized for storage and dispatch.

With rugged pneumatic tyres and a high-capacity outdoor design, the forklift supports safe stacking, staging and truck loading in demanding yard conditions. This makes it a practical solution for precast handling operations where strength and stability are essential.

Customer & Yard Background

The customer is a precast concrete manufacturer producing drainage products, utility components and other heavy concrete items for infrastructure projects. The yard stores finished parts in open stock areas before they are loaded for delivery.

The site includes casting zones, curing areas, storage rows and outbound loading lanes. Because the products are dense and often irregular in shape, the yard needs equipment that can work reliably outdoors and handle frequent material movement.

Challenges

Concrete pipes and manhole sections are heavy, bulky and difficult to move by hand, especially when they must be stacked or staged in a controlled order.

The yard surface can be uneven, dusty or damp, so a standard warehouse forklift is not ideal for the operating environment.

Loading and unloading concrete products requires stable lifting and careful alignment to avoid chipping, shifting or impact damage.

The customer also needed a machine that could travel between storage rows efficiently without losing traction or productivity.

Equipment Solution from HAMAC:

HAMAC supplied an FD60-RT rough terrain forklift for outdoor precast yard material handling. The forklift is designed for heavy-duty site work and provides the traction and stability needed for concrete product movement.

Its pneumatic tyres, reinforced frame and outdoor-ready configuration make it suitable for rough or mixed ground conditions. The machine can handle pipes, manhole components and other precast items while maintaining good control during transport and placement.

Application on Site

At the unloading area, the forklift receives concrete pipes and manhole components from delivery trucks and moves them to the yard storage zones. This keeps the inbound area clear and allows product sorting to begin immediately.

For storage, the machine places concrete parts into designated rows or staging positions based on size and shipment schedule. The operator uses steady mast control to avoid surface damage and keep stacks aligned.

When outbound orders are ready, the FD60-RT transfers the selected products to the loading lane for truck pickup. This improves dispatch efficiency and reduces waiting time for transport vehicles.

The forklift also supports yard housekeeping by relocating empty pallets, spacer blocks and support materials to keep work zones open and organized.

Safety & Operating Practices

Operators verify the weight and balance of each load before lifting, especially when handling long or cylindrical concrete parts. Fork spacing is adjusted to suit the product and maintain load stability.

Travel paths are kept clear of loose materials and personnel, and spotters are used when visibility is limited in storage rows or loading lanes. The forklift moves at controlled speed to minimize load shift on uneven surfaces.

Regular inspection of tyres, mast, hydraulic systems and forks helps ensure dependable operation in a yard environment that involves dust, moisture and heavy repetitive loads.

Results & Benefits

Using the FD60-RT rough terrain forklift improves precast yard logistics by reducing manual handling and speeding up the movement of concrete products.

The yard can stack, stage and load pipes and manhole components more efficiently, which helps protect product quality and keep dispatch schedules on track.

The machine’s outdoor capability, stability and heavy-duty performance make it a practical solution for demanding precast concrete handling operations.