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Transferring 2 x 20' Containers to a 40' Trailer

If not using container joiners to transfer 2 x 20 foot containers onto a 40 foot trailer, two separate transfers are required, from the 20-foot position on the Sidelifter onto two different positions on the companion trailer. With some models of Sidelifters the companion trailer needs to be designed for wide spaced 20 foot carrying. This is not necessary when using container joiners.

SBcaution

This does not work in reverse i.e. it is not possible to unload two x 20 foot containers from a Sidelifter using its own cranes, as two separate lifts. To achieve this, use the container joiners.

Follow loading from the ground procedure except:

  1. Load the first container onto the front of the 40 foot trailer in the most forward position achievable and lock all the twistlocks.
  2. Load the 2nd container onto the rear set of twistlocks of the 40 foot trailer

See Also

Crane Operations

Crane Module Operation - Cable Control

Operating Near Power Lines

Positioning the Lifting Cranes

Lifting a Container from the Ground

Placing a Container on the Ground

Transferring Containers to and from a Truck or Trailer

Transferring 20' Containers to and from 20' Trailers or 40' Containers to and from 40' Trailers

Double Stacking Containers

Transferring Containers to and from Rail Wagons

Lifting 2 x 20' Containers using Container Joiners