BUYER GUIDE / STRADDLE CARRIERS
How to choose an industrial straddle carrier
Payload is only the beginning. Use this guide to define the load, lifting interface and site that the carrier must work with.
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Useful answers for the people who specify, purchase and operate heavy load handling equipment.
COMPARISON / FACTORY TRANSFER
Rail vs trackless transfer carts
A fixed track and a flexible floor route solve different handling problems. Compare the decisions that matter on your site.
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PROJECT CHECKLIST / AUTOMATION
A practical checklist for heavy load AGV projects
Define the process around the vehicle: the load, route, stations and signals that make automated movement work.
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BUYER CHECKLIST / QUOTATION
What to include in an equipment RFQ
A complete request for quotation gives suppliers the information to propose suitable equipment and clear commercial terms.
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TECHNICAL GUIDE / PROJECT PLANNING
Electric Straddle Carrier Selection: Battery, Charging and Duty
Compare the mechanical fit and electric duty before specifying a battery-powered carrier.
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35 vs 60 vs 80 Ton Straddle Carriers: Model and Dimension Comparison
Compare load fit, dimensions and lifting arrangements across the brochure-listed range.
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TECHNICAL GUIDE / PROJECT PLANNING
Container Spreader Selection: Automatic Spreader, Chain and Lock Arrangements
Choose the lifting interface from the load drawing and handling instructions.
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Straddle Carrier Site Planning: Access, Clearance and Ground Conditions
Turn catalogue dimensions into a practical load, route and access review.
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TECHNICAL GUIDE / PROJECT PLANNING
Heavy Load AGV Controls: Vehicle, Dispatch and Station Interfaces
Define which system controls the vehicle, dispatches jobs and confirms each station transfer.
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Heavy Load AGV Site Survey: Route, Wireless Coverage and Docking
Collect the measured route and station information needed for an AGV project review.
Read the guideBuild a clearer equipment brief
These guides explain the decisions that shape an industrial handling project. Use them to prepare your enquiry and compare proposals on the same operating assumptions. Final design, safety requirements and performance must be validated for your site.
Manufacturer documents
Compare the brochure-listed carrier models or download the straddle carrier and AGV catalogues alongside these procurement guides.
LET’S PLAN YOUR NEXT MOVEWhat do you need
What do you need
to move?
Start with your load and a short description.
You can add technical details when you have them.