10.07.2012

Kalmar reach stackers for Australia

Cargotec Australia has delivered four 45 tonne Kalmar DRT450 reach stackers to a freight forwarder/logistics specialist in Australia.

The new units will be used at the Australian Maritime Complex in Henderson, Western Australia.

The DRT450 reach stackers have been designed to specifically for the Asia-Pacific market and are built in Shanghai. The 45 tonner features a 6,250 mm wheelbase and can stack containers up to five high. The new series is available with a hydraulic sliding operators cab and two engine options.
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A 45 tonne Kalmar DRT450 reachstacker in action

One of the key handling requirements for the reach stackers is to load barges via stern ramps for towage to the North Western Shelf. The machines will also be used to lift break bulk cargo. The new units represent an upgrade on existing container handling equipment.

John Nash, business development manager at Cargotec Australia, said: "We were able to secure this contract primarily on the basis of the quality of the product. The short lead time Cargotec was able to offer was another significant advantage for the customer, allowing it to upgrade its handling operation with minimal delay."

Cargotec has delivered almost 350 medium and heavy lift capacity reach stackers to customers in Australia since 2004.