Kalmar Electric Straddle Carrier
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Slash operational costs and emissions with battery-electric straddle carriers.
Powered by advanced, high-capacity lithium-ion battery technology, the Kalmar Electric Straddle Carrier crane produces zero localized emissions at the point of use. Engineered for maximum operational agility, it serves as a comprehensive, end-to-end handling solution across any yard configuration or as a high-velocity shuttle system between the quayside and your container yard stacks. CCS charging comes included as standard or you might choose the optional quicker plug-in Megawatt Charging System (MCS) or our hands-free system Kalmar FastChargeTM. Making Kalmar Electric Straddle Carrier cranes a great choice for ports of the future.
To match your terminal's infrastructure setup, a standard Combined Charging System (CCS) interface comes included. For high-intensity, continuous workflows, you can upgrade to our Megawatt Charging System (MCS) plug-in option or deploy our automated, hands-free Kalmar FastCharge™ pantograph system. Kalmar gives you the flexibility to future-proof your fleet and match your set emission reduction targets.
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Technical information
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Stacking height (9'6)
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3 or 4 |
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Lifting capacity (kg)
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40/50/60 tons |
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Power unit
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Fully electric |
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Automation ready
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Yes |
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Hoisting system
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Electric winch rope |
*With Megawatt Charging System or FastChargeTM
Maximize fleet uptime while driving down operating costs.
Transitioning to electric straddle carrier cranes eliminates the typically most maintenance-intensive variable in your yard: the diesel powertrain. By removing traditional internal combustion engines, your terminal slashes fuel overhead, cuts recurring fluid and filter costs, and drastically simplifies your preventative maintenance schedules. Shift your fleet to a highly cost-effective, zero-emission lifecycle that keeps your machines in the yard and out of the se
Powered to move.
All Kalmar Electric Straddle Carrier cranes are equipped with the industry's most advanced lithium-ion batteries, designed specifically for heavy-duty industrial applications.
- Full-shift capability: Keep your operations moving with up to 10 hours of continuous runtime on a single charge.
- Rapid turnaround recharging: Reach a full charge in just 45 to 50 minutes using our plug-in Megawatt Charging System (MCS) or our automated, hands-free Kalmar FastCharge™ solution.
- Continuous "Hot-Seat" operations: Maximize asset utilization and eliminate battery downtime entirely by matching fast-charging cycles with back-to-back, multi-shift "hot-seat" operator exchanges.
Kalmar Charge Family: Flexible charging infrastructure built around your operations
Avoid the constraints of standard, restrictive electric vehicle setups. The Kalmar Charge Family offers a highly adaptable power infrastructure designed to match the unique footprint of your terminal:
Standard CCS Plug-In Charging: Every Kalmar Electric Straddle Carrier comes factory-ready for standard Combined Charging System (CCS) plug-in units, supplied by Kalmar or third-party manufacturers. These are ideal for installation near operator break rooms, staging areas, or maintenance bays.
Optional MCS High-Speed Charging: Upgrading to our optional plug-in Megawatt Charging System (MCS) delivers faster re-charging. This system is specifically engineered for heavy-duty industrial fleets and fully complies with international standards.
Optional hands-free Kalmar FastCharge™: Our hands-free FastCharge system utilizes strategically placed pantograph charging stations within your regular yard traffic flow. This allows operators to safely "opportunity charge" during idle windows or natural gaps in the workflow, keeping your straddle trucks running through a full shift.
Intelligent digital solutions to optimize your electric fleet
Kalmar offers a suite of advanced software tools to maximize infrastructure efficiency and fleet uptime:
Kalmar SmartCharge. This intelligent software automatically queues and assigns charging tasks to equipment operators. By eliminating logjams at your charging points, it ensures maximum utilization across your entire infrastructure network.
MyKalmar INSIGHT - eModule. Move beyond standard telematics. In addition to tracking real-time fleet operations, the integrated eModule lets maintenance managers monitor individual battery state-of-charge (SoC), track health metrics, and analyze charging key performance indicators (KPIs).
Kalmar One - Scheduler. This service is available for Engineered specifically for automated terminals deploying the Kalmar AutoStrad™, this module handles automated job scheduling and dispatching. The Scheduler autonomously routes automated straddle carriers to charging points during low-demand windows to minimize cycle-time delays.
Why choose a Kalmar Straddle Carrier?
- Kalmar Straddle Carriers are highly productive as they can handle up to two containers at a time and stack up to four containers high, lifting up to 60 tonnes
- Kalmar Straddle Carriers have the strongest frame in the industry with a streamlined yet extremely rigid design which requires no external bracing
- For manual operations our Straddle Carriers are equipped with an ergonomically designed cabin that puts everything in easy reach of your operators
- All of our straddle carriers are easy and safe to maintain and have maintenance intervals of up to 1,000 hours
- Your operators will stay safe and in control at all times, as our whole range of straddle carriers are equipped with an active stability control system, continually monitoring speed, turning radius and spreader position and prevents accelerating your straddle carrier when required
- All our straddle carriers also feature a winch rope hoist system with only eight pulleys, making them highly efficient, safer and easier to maintain than other lifting system alternatives.
