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Straddle Carrier

 Straddle Carrier


These were originally used in timber yards for carrying large stacks of timber. With the advent of containerisation, their main use now is cont ainer handling and stacking on docks and in container bases inland. They are normally diesel powered with the hoist rope winches powered electrically from a generator.

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