A Taylor THDC-975 laden container handler.

AmeraMex International has received a USD4 million order for Taylor laden container handlers.

The 80,000lb (36,287kg) forklifts can stack laden containers up to six high and is expected to save "significant dock space" and improve the efficiency of loading and unloading containers for AmeraMex's client.

"While the stevedoring industry is expanding its fleets to accommodate the growth of imports into the US, companies in the industry are also replacing equipment using engines equal to or greater than 100hp," says AmeraMex CEO Lee Hamre.

The Taylor machines are Tier III-compliant, meet GPA guidelines and will be delivered to the "large global container transportation and logistics service provider" in 2008.

AmeraMex is keeping quiet about the number of units ordered and the name of its customer.