Mobicon recently delivered four sraddle carriers to Malaysia

Mobicon Straddle Carriers recently delivered four Mobicon Top Frame Straddle Carriers to be used at Northport's Container Terminal in Port Klang, Malaysia.

The four Mobicon Top Lift Machines are currently in operation at the Container Terminal to handle 20 ft. and 40 ft. containers, and have a lift height of 3.6 m, turning radius of 12.3 m and a cycle time of 2 minutes.

Tom Schults, managing director of Mobicon Straddle Carriers, says the compact units allow end-users to stack containers two high and manoeuvre easily in tight spaces.

"When we designed the Mobicon Top Frame, we looked at all of our options to assess what would make the Mobicon the best value for our customers.

"In addition to cost savings, other factors to consider that are not always obvious when buying a container handler are issues such as training, staffing and safety. Side loaders, forklifts and reach stackers are expensive to buy and also have the added cost of needing licensed operators. The Mobicon Top Frame doesn't need a special operating licence and, due to its stability, is a safer solution."

Established in 1994 in Brisbane, Australia, Mobicon Systems designs and manufactures straddle carriers that provide cost-effective, quick and reliable container handling solutions. Customers include the United States Navy, the Australian Defence Force, Linfox, K&S Freighters, Mainfreight and Toll.