Trailer Magazine October 2021

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CONTAINER TRANSPORT

Low-cost container handling by Mobicon STRADDLE CARRIER SPECIALIST, MOBICON SYSTEMS, OFFERS A SAFER, MORE EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO MOVE CONTAINERS OFF DELIVERY VEHICLES, WITHOUT THE NEED FOR A LOADING DOCK OR SIDE-LOADERS, THROUGH ITS MARKET-LEADING MINI-STRADDLES. Mobicon mini-straddles are ideal for any

Mobicon mini-straddles are safe to use and easy to maintain.

business that receives shipping containers – from transport and logistics operators, to manufacturers, importers and exporters that handle between five and 200 containers per week, and companies that move long items such as in the building industry. It is a popular choice for many reinforced steel manufacturers that use a Mobicon ministraddle carrier with flat racks for fast and efficient loading of trailers. However, not all mini straddle carriers are created equal and weight distribution is a key aspect to consider before buying. Whether the combined weight of the mini straddle and the container is distributed across two

and the lowest axle weight of any container

and cost less to maintain. Not having

or four axles can have a huge impact on the

handler in the world, which results in

surface of a yard. Mobicon mini-straddles are designed for businesses that do not have

smoother operation and prevention of

wire ropes also avoids the container from dangerous swinging when driving.

heavy surfaces in their yards.

repairs. Because these mini-straddles

Why Mobicon?

One of the key highlights of the Mobicon

only use hydraulic cylinders for lifting

The team at Mobicon is committed to

mini-straddles is that they have four axles

and not wire ropes, they are safer to use

quality and with that in mind all Mobicon

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