60 Ton Port Crane
Container Handling Straddle Carrier
Heavy-Duty Container Handling for Ports, Terminals & Intermodal Logistics
The SINTO 60 Ton Port Crane Container Handling Straddle Carrier, supplied by Sinto Material Handling, is a heavy-duty container-handling machine engineered for demanding port, terminal and intermodal logistics operations.
4-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel Steering · Remote / Manual Control · Compact Footprint
60-Tonne Lifting Capacity
Built to Handle Heavy Containerised Cargo
The machine is designed to lift and transport heavy loads using a dedicated container spreader. Suitable for applications involving:
For every application, the actual permissible load must be verified against the manufacturer's load chart, container configuration, centre of gravity and operating conditions.
Purpose-Built for Container Terminals
Unlike a conventional forklift, the SINTO 60T straddle carrier is designed specifically around the requirements of container-yard operations.
Container Lifting
Picking up loaded containers from trucks, storage areas or transfer points.
Container Transport
Moving containers between different areas of a terminal.
Container Stacking
Positioning containers within designated storage areas.
Yard Repositioning
Moving containers to optimise terminal space and operational flow.
Intermodal Transfer
Supporting movement between road, rail and terminal operations.
Compact Heavy-Duty Design
Despite its substantial lifting capacity, SINTO specifies a relatively compact machine footprint. This design is intended to allow the machine to operate within container lanes and confined port-yard environments.
- Length: less than 12 metres
- Width: approximately 5.5 metres
- Height: approximately 6.7 metres
- Wheelbase: approximately 6.5 metres
For terminal operators, this can be particularly valuable where efficient use of yard space is important.
Compact Footprint
< 12 m long · ~5.5 m wide · ~6.7 m high · ~6.5 m wheelbase
Designed for container lanes & confined yards
4-Wheel Drive & 4-Wheel Steering
4-Wheel Drive
Four-wheel drive provides traction for moving the machine and its heavy cargo across suitable terminal surfaces. Particularly important when operating:
- In large container yards
- On ramps
- On uneven industrial surfaces
- In demanding weather conditions
- Around heavy-duty logistics facilities
4-Wheel Steering
Four-wheel steering improves manoeuvrability by allowing the machine to make tighter turns than a comparable conventional heavy-duty vehicle.
Turning Radius < 10 metres
Especially useful in container lanes, port yards, intermodal terminals, inland depots and industrial logistics yards.
High-Torque Diesel Engine
The SINTO 60T straddle carrier uses a high-torque diesel engine designed to provide the torque required to move the machine while carrying substantial loads.
SINTO describes the engine system as suitable for continuous operation in demanding port environments and states that it complies with applicable off-road machinery environmental standards.
For African customers operating away from reliable grid infrastructure, diesel-powered port machinery provides operational flexibility without requiring high-capacity electrical charging infrastructure.
Continuous Port Operations
Designed for demanding working environments where equipment may be required throughout:
- Day shifts
- Night shifts
- Peak shipping periods
- Loading / unloading operations
- Yard transfer operations
Sinto Material Handling can assist with fleet size, maintenance, operator, spare parts and service support strategies for 24/7 operations.
Lifting Height & Speed
Approx. 3,500 mm
Controlled container movement
10% unloaded · 5% loaded
Appropriate lifting height and stacking configuration should be selected according to the customer's container-yard layout and operating requirements.
Remote & Manual Operation
Manual Control
The operator can control the machine directly from the cabin.
- Climate-controlled cabin
- All-around visibility
- Elevated working position
Remote Control
Remote-control capability provides an additional operating option for suitable applications.
- Hazardous environments
- Specialised cargo
- Operational flexibility
- Future smart-terminal development
SINTO specifically identifies manual and remote control options for the machine.
Operator Cabin & Visibility
The operator cabin is designed around the requirements of heavy container handling. SINTO identifies:
- Climate-control support
- All-around visibility
- Manual controls
- Remote-control options
The cabin provides the operator with an elevated working position from which containers can be monitored during lifting, transportation and placement.
Excellent Visibility
Visibility is critical when operating a large machine around containers, trucks and other terminal equipment. The machine's elevated cabin provides the operator with an improved view over the operating area.
- Container positioning
- Truck alignment
- Yard movement
- Spreader positioning
- Clearance assessment
- General operational awareness
Good visibility should always be combined with appropriate terminal traffic-management procedures.
Container Yard Efficiency
A major advantage of a straddle-carrier configuration is its ability to integrate several functions into one machine.
This can reduce the number of separate handling movements required within a terminal. For a high-volume container operation, efficient internal cargo movement can have a direct impact on:
Ideal Applications
Seaports
- Container yards
- Cargo terminals
- Port storage areas
- Import/export terminals
Inland Container Depots
- Container storage
- Container transfer
- Truck loading/unloading
- Intermodal cargo handling
Intermodal Terminals
- Ship → Truck → Rail → Storage
- Logistics hubs
- Multi-modal transport
Industrial Ports
- Mining
- Energy & steel
- Construction
- Oil & gas logistics
Mining & African Industrial Logistics
The 60T straddle carrier can be particularly interesting for large African mining and infrastructure projects where heavy equipment, components and materials are moved through ports and inland logistics hubs.
Potential applications include handling containers containing:
- Mining machinery
- Heavy spare parts
- Processing equipment
- Electrical equipment
- Pumps & motors
- Structural components
- Project cargo
Sinto Material Handling can help customers determine whether the 60T straddle carrier or another specialised SINTO machine is the most appropriate solution.
Built for African Conditions
African ports and logistics facilities can face:
- High ambient temperatures
- Dust
- Long operating hours
- Large yards
- Heavy loads
- Variable road surfaces
- Long distances between zones
- Limited access to specialised service personnel
The machine's diesel powertrain, four-wheel drive and robust construction make it suitable for appropriately engineered port and industrial environments.
Port-to-Inland Logistics Flow
The machine can form part of an integrated logistics chain.
The 60T straddle carrier is an important component of modern intermodal logistics infrastructure.
Heavy-Duty Construction
The machine is engineered around the substantial forces involved in lifting up to 60 tonnes. Its heavy-duty architecture incorporates:
The combination provides the structural platform required for heavy container handling.
Container Spreader
The machine uses a dedicated container spreader for lifting containers. The spreader is designed to interface with the container's standard lifting points, allowing the machine to securely engage and move suitable containers.
Specialised Applications
Exact spreader configuration should be confirmed according to:
- Container size
- Container type
- Maximum gross weight
- ISO requirements
- Customer's handling requirements
Standard & Oversized Cargo — SINTO positions the machine for handling standard and oversized containers. For oversized or non-standard cargo, Sinto should confirm the exact spreader, dimensions and lifting configuration before quotation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | SINTO 60T Straddle Carrier |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Port Crane / Container Handling Straddle Carrier |
| Maximum Lifting Capacity | 60 tonnes |
| Drive System | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Steering | 4-Wheel Steering |
| Maximum Lifting Height | 3,500 mm |
| Lifting Speed | Approx. 3 m/min |
| Lowering Speed | Approx. 3 m/min |
| Overall Length | < 12,000 mm |
| Overall Width | Approx. 5,500 mm |
| Overall Height | Approx. 6,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | Approx. 6,500 mm |
| Turning Radius | < 10 m |
| Gradeability — Unloaded | 10% |
| Gradeability — Loaded | 5% |
| Powertrain | Diesel |
| Engine | High-Torque Diesel |
| Control | Manual + Remote Options |
| Cabin | Climate-Controlled / All-Round Visibility |
| Application | Container & Heavy Cargo Handling |
These specifications are based on currently published SINTO product information. Exact engine, transmission, spreader, dimensions, lifting configuration and other technical specifications should be confirmed with SINTO for the specific machine configuration before being presented as contractual specifications.
Key Advantages
Capacity
Designed for heavy container and specialised cargo handling.
4-Wheel Drive
Provides strong traction for suitable port and industrial surfaces.
4-Wheel Steering
Improves manoeuvrability in confined terminal areas.
Compact Footprint
Less than 12 metres long and approximately 5.5 metres wide.
Remote Operation
Provides flexibility for modern and specialised applications.
Climate-Controlled Cabin
Designed to improve operator comfort during long operating periods.
High-Torque Diesel
Provides the power required for heavy-duty port operations.
Loaded Gradeability
Provides capability for suitable gradients while carrying loads.
Lift Height
Provides the lifting height required for its straddle-carrier application.
60T Straddle Carrier vs Conventional Forklift
| Feature | Conventional Heavy Forklift | 60T Straddle Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Application | Industrial material handling | Container handling |
| Maximum Capacity | Varies | 60 tonnes |
| Container Spreader | Optional / limited | Purpose-built |
| 4-Wheel Drive | Configuration dependent | ✓ |
| 4-Wheel Steering | Limited | ✓ |
| Port Yard Operation | ✓ | ✓✓ |
| Container Transport | Limited | ✓✓ |
| Remote Operation | Configuration dependent | Available option |
| Tight Container Lanes | Limited | Designed for this |
| Intermodal Terminal | ✓ | ✓✓ |
| Heavy Container Handling | Limited | ✓✓ |
Complete SINTO Port Equipment Portfolio
This product can be presented alongside the other SINTO port equipment on your Sinto website.
Container Handling
- 60T Straddle Carrier
- 45T Electric Reach Stacker
- Heavy-Duty Container Handlers
- Reach Stackers
Port Cranes
- Ship-to-Shore Cranes
- Container Handling Cranes
- Portal Cranes
- Straddle Carriers
Heavy-Duty Forklifts
- 16T Forklifts
- 25T Forklifts
- 50T Forklifts
- Other Heavy-Duty Classes
This gives Sinto Material Handling the ability to offer customers complete cargo-handling solutions rather than individual pieces of equipment.
Sinto Material Handling — Port & Terminal Solutions
At Sinto Material Handling, we understand that ports and logistics terminals require more than equipment — they require reliable, productive and application-specific material-handling solutions.
From heavy-duty forklifts to electric reach stackers and specialised port machinery, we work with customers to identify the equipment that best matches their:
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60 Tonnes of Power for Heavy-Duty Container Handling
The SINTO 60 Ton Port Crane Container Handling Straddle Carrier provides a powerful solution for customers handling heavy containers and specialised cargo in demanding port and logistics environments.
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60 Tonnes. Built for Ports. Engineered for Heavy Cargo.
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