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Transferring 20' Containers To And From 40' Trailers

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Steelbro would like to remind operators that it is essential to follow the practices recommended in this section. It is not acceptable to assume that because an action is possible, it is best practice. Incorrect usage can result in damage to the equipment and service resulting from such usage will not be covered by any warranty or service agreement.

Follow loading to and from the ground procedure except:

  1. Fit the Lifting Lugs into the OUTSIDE holes of the container corner fittings.
  2. Park the two vehicles with the twistlocks aligned. If both sets of twistlocks cannot be aligned at the same time, align the front 20' set only.
  3. Load the container onto the front of the 40' trailer in the forward 20' position with the lifting lugs fitted to the outside of the corner fittings.
  4. Lock the trailer twistlocks.
  5. Realign twistlocks by moving the companion vehicle, or by stowing the crane arms and moving the Sidelifter.
  6. Load the 2nd container onto the rear set of twistlocks of the 40' trailer, with the lifting lugs fitted to the outside of the corner fittings as described above, and lock the twistlocks.

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Warning: If, when unloading two 20' containers, you wish them to rest closer together than the distance between them as they come off the trailer, align the second one by moving the trailer. Do not attempt to align them by lifting the near end high then dropping it. This practice can result in damage to the crane.