HT2506
Telehandlers
Lifting capacity: 2,500 kg.
Max. lift height: 6.00 m.
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In a container yard, a HAMAC FD50-RT-D 5 ton articulated rough terrain forklift is used to handle spreader accessories, lifting beams, maintenance parts and palletized equipment. The machine supports daily yard logistics beyond standard container lifting tasks.
With a 5000 kg rated capacity, diesel 4WD drivetrain, articulated frame and double-wheel configuration, the FD50-RT-D provides stable handling on uneven ground. It can operate in areas where standard industrial forklifts would struggle due to surface conditions.
The customer operates a container yard handling loaded and empty containers with dedicated container handlers and reach stackers. In addition to containers, the yard manages a range of accessories, including spreaders, lifting beams, twistlock racks and maintenance equipment.
These non-container loads must be moved between storage racks, workshop areas and operational zones around the rail tracks and truck lanes. The yard required a rough terrain forklift that could safely handle up to 5 ton loads in these conditions.
Container yards typically have mixed surfaces, including concrete slabs, asphalt, patched areas and compacted gravel. Uneven joints, drains and potholes can make pallet and equipment handling difficult for standard forklifts.
Accessories such as spreaders and lifting beams can be long, heavy and unbalanced, requiring good stability and manoeuvrability. Loads must be kept secure to avoid contact with stacked containers, vehicles or infrastructure.
Space is often tight between container stacks, rail tracks and yard equipment, demanding precise steering and visibility for the operator. Yard operations run in all weather conditions, from rain to heat and dust.
The yard needs to keep container-handling equipment available by delivering parts and accessories quickly to maintenance areas and operational lines, minimizing downtime.
The yard selected the HAMAC FD50-RT-D articulated rough terrain forklift, a 5 ton diesel-powered model designed for off-road and mixed-surface use. Its articulated frame improves manoeuvrability in narrow lanes between container stacks.
The FD50-RT-D is equipped with four-wheel drive, high ground clearance and a double-wheel configuration to enhance stability and traction. A robust mast and forks sized for 5 ton loads allow it to handle heavy pallets, beams and equipment frames.
In daily operation, the FD50-RT-D moves spreader attachments, lifting beams and twistlock racks between storage racks and maintenance workshops. The forklift positions these items for service and returns them to operational areas when ready.
The machine transports palletized spare parts, hydraulic components and tools to container handlers, reach stackers and yard cranes undergoing maintenance. This supports planned and corrective maintenance tasks across the yard.
When new support equipment or yard infrastructure elements arrive, such as generator sets, small structures or safety barriers, the FD50-RT-D unloads and positions these items in the yard. Its rough terrain capability allows it to reach areas away from the main paved lanes.
The forklift also assists with general yard housekeeping, including moving empty pallets, bins and temporary storage frames, helping keep operational areas clear and organized.
Operators receive training on FD50-RT-D operation, including articulated steering characteristics, driving on uneven ground and using load charts. Loads are kept within the 5000 kg rating and carried low when travelling.
Daily inspections focus on tyres, articulation joint, mast, forks, hydraulics and brakes to ensure safe performance in demanding yard conditions. The yard defines specific routes for the FD50-RT-D to avoid conflicts with container handlers and trains.
Spotters assist when moving long accessories such as spreaders or beams near container stacks, rail tracks or quay edges, helping maintain safe clearances. Operations are adjusted in poor visibility or severe weather to maintain safe handling.
Using the HAMAC FD50-RT-D rough terrain forklift improves the efficiency of accessory and equipment handling in the container yard. Non-container loads can be moved quickly and safely without relying on main container-handling machines.
The yard gains better control over maintenance logistics and accessory storage, reducing downtime for critical equipment and keeping operational areas organized. The FD50-RT-D’s articulated frame, double wheels and rough-terrain design provide confidence on mixed surfaces.
Overall, the FD50-RT-D enhances safety, productivity and flexibility in container yard accessory and equipment handling by combining 5 ton lifting capacity with strong off-road performance and manoeuvrability.
"If you have projects with similar lifting requirements, our team can recommend the right HAMAC telehandler or forklift configuration."
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