Kalmar Straddle Carriers provide ultimate operational flexibility, allowing you to:

• Load and unload trucks
• Transport and stack containers up to 1-over-3 high.
• Integrate seamlessly with Ship-to-Shore (STS) and yard cranes.
• Be integrated into your rail exchange
• Move containers to and from reefer stacks
• Operate effectively between your warehouse or depot and main yard.
  
  

Efficiency, Productivity, Reliability and Safety

Eco-efficient: Choose from a range of advanced power units. Our zero-emission Kalmar Electric Straddle Carrier eliminates localized emissions entirely, while our Hybrid Straddle Carrier slashes fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional diesel-powered equipment.

Highly productive: Maximize your throughput. Handle twin-20 containers in a single lift, stack up to four high, and lift up to 66 US tons (60 metric tons).You can handle two containers at a time and stack up to four containers high, lifting up to 60 tonnes.

Reliable: Every Kalmar Straddle Carrier is fitted with robust mobile drives which are designed to be reliable in harsh working conditions.

Safe: Featuring the strongest frame in the industry, Kalmar straddle trucks come standard with active stability control and have all key components protected inside the chassis. With superior operator visibility and ground-level maintenance access points, your team stays safe, compliant, and in control.

The Kalmar Straddle Carriers Lineup: Built for Modern Fleet Management

Kalmar Straddle Carriers can be operated manually or automated using the Kalmar One Automation System. Choose the power source that best aligns with your terminal’s operational goals and emission-reduction targets:

Kalmar AutoStrad™: Our automated straddle carrier solution that allows you to scale and deploy automation at a pace that fits your North American terminal's specific roadmap.

Kalmar Electric Straddle Carrier: Delivering zero emissions at the point of use, this model features all-electric drive units powered by cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technology. It comes standard with CCS plug-in charging, with Kalmar FastCharge™ available for opportunistic opportunity charging right in the yard layout.

Kalmar Hybrid Straddle Carrier: Utilizing a regenerative energy system and automatic eco-start/stop technology, this model cuts fuel costs and emissions by up to 40%.

Kalmar Diesel-Electric Straddle Carrier: Combines an efficient diesel engine with an electric drive system to offer high performance, excellent fuel economy, and low maintenance overhead.

Why choose a Kalmar Straddle Carrier?

• Unrivaled Lifting Performance: Boost your cycle times by handling up to two containers simultaneously, stacking up to four high with a massive 66-ton lifting capacity.
• The Strongest Frame in the Industry: Our streamlined, ultra-rigid chassis design requires no external bracing, drastically reducing structural wear and tear over time.
• Ergonomically Engineered Cabins: For manual operations, our premium cabins place all controls, joysticks, and visibility angles within easy, comfortable reach of your operators to minimize fatigue.
• Streamlined Maintenance: Designed to maximize uptime, our entire lineup features extended maintenance intervals of up to 1,000 hours.
• Advanced Dynamic Stability: Keep your operators and cargo safe. Our integrated Active Stability Control system continuously monitors speed, turning radius, and spreader position, automatically governing acceleration when necessary to prevent tip-overs.
• Simplified Winch Rope Hoist System: Featuring a streamlined design with only eight pulleys, our lifting system is highly efficient, safer, and significantly easier to service than complex mechanical alternatives.