SOCMA supplies container reach stackers for terminal operators, inland depots and industrial logistics sites. Our container handling solutions cover the equipment selection behind truck loading, yard transfers and container stacking. We establish the box weights, storage positions and traffic pattern before putting forward a machine.

A 45-ton capacity label is only part of that decision. Your heaviest container may need to be placed in a second row, lifted above another box or approached through a restricted lane. We check the intended lift against the equipment's working envelope and the space around it.

Tell Us Which Container Moves Control Your Operation

For a project enquiry, we ask where delays occur and which movements must be completed during the busiest period. Annual throughput gives background; the number of lifts in a peak hour, travel distance and proportion of rehandles are more useful for assessing the proposed duty.

Separate empty-box work from laden-container duties in the brief. Where an empty container handler is being considered, its storage function and operating cycle should be compared with the access and lifting reach required from a reach stacker.

Read the Capacity at the Required Stack Position

Our HNRS4531-5E electric reach stacker illustrates why row capacity matters. The published product data lists the following rated loads by working row.

These values are a model reference. The applicable load diagram, lifting height, spreader specification and precise working position must be checked for the quoted configuration. The first-row figure does not describe the capacity at every point the boom can reach.

In the equipment schedule, identify the maximum gross container weight for each row and tier. We can then discuss whether the proposed machine covers those positions or whether the storage plan needs to be revised.

Choose the Product Line Around the Terminal Duty

Laden container handling

The HNRS4531 diesel container reach stacker is a product option for operators evaluating a 45-ton class machine. Compare its load chart with the actual stacking pattern, then review the proposed engine, transmission and spreader configuration. Relevant lifting data and equipment dimensions should form part of the technical offer.

Lower weight container duties

The HNRS1009 10-ton container reach stacker provides another point of comparison for container work within its approved capacity envelope. Box condition, gross weight, storage height and required outreach determine whether this class fits the operation. Confirm the assigned stack positions in the technical schedule before comparing quotations.

Our wider container handling equipment range allows the discussion to cover different terminal requirements. We narrow the shortlist using the movement schedule and site constraints, with the proposed model and configuration stated in the quotation.

Check the Container Path Through the Yard

A turning-radius figure cannot settle the aisle requirement on its own. The container and spreader occupy space outside the chassis, and the pickup approach changes the maneuver. Mark the parking positions, stack faces, intersections and pedestrian separation on the yard drawing.

Show the intended paths for both 20-foot and 40-foot containers where applicable. Include entrance widths, overhead services, workshop access and any area where loaded vehicles meet. High-cube or other container types should be identified by their actual dimensions.

The terminal's engineering team should provide pavement loading limits and details of drainage channels, ramps or damaged areas along the route. We need this information when discussing axle loads, machine dimensions and the suitability of the proposed arrangement.

Plan Power Supply Against the Shift

An electric reach stacker needs a charging plan tied to the operating timetable. Give us the hours between breaks, expected lifts, typical box weights and travel distances. Charger rating, available electrical capacity and connection time all need to be considered together. A catalogue endurance figure should be checked against that duty.

For a diesel proposal, establish the engine specification, fuel arrangements and workshop capability. When comparing reach stacker suppliers, use the same activity schedule and local energy prices for each offer. Include maintenance, charging infrastructure where applicable and planned downtime in the cost comparison.

Agree on the Supply and Start Up Scope

Before an order is released, we confirm the selected configuration and agree which items are included in our supply. The technical and commercial documents should identify the spreader, power system, transport arrangement and the responsibilities for unloading and start up.

For overseas terminals, the discussion should also cover local technicians, commissioning arrangements and access to replacement parts. Specify any requirement for diagnostic assistance or operator familiarization at the quotation stage so the offer can address it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you prepare a quotation for a phased fleet expansion

Give us the initial operating plan and the expected expansion stages. We can discuss equipment for the current workload and identify the assumptions behind later additions. Changes to stack density, traffic routes or power infrastructure should be reflected in that plan.

How should we compare technical offers from different suppliers

Issue the same container weights, row and tier requirements, yard dimensions and shift schedule to each supplier. Compare the proposed load diagrams, spreader, power package and included delivery services. Record optional items separately so the comparison reflects equivalent scope.

What information will our maintenance workshop need

Confirm the documentation, diagnostic access and training included with the selected configuration. Discuss service intervals and the recommended initial parts provision. These details help your workshop plan support before the equipment enters regular operation.

Discuss Your Container Yard Project

Send SOCMA a yard sketch, the heaviest boxes at each working position and a typical daily movement schedule. Add your required delivery window and destination. Discuss your container handling project with us to establish the equipment and supply scope for a project quotation.