Konecranes offers a specialised range of reach stackers designed specifically for barge container handling, trusted by intermodal operators worldwide for their outstanding flexibility and performance.

These heavy-duty machines deliver powerful, stable lifting and can reach containers up to the third row across rail tracks, roadways, or barge hulls. With a long wheelbase, high lifting capacity, and impressive manoeuvrability, they provide smooth, intuitive operation that enhances both driver comfort and overall productivity.

Barge handling presents unique challenges, as containers may sit below ground level on floating platforms. To address this, the reach stackers feature a downward boom angle for negative lifting heights, with optional support jacks for added stability when handling a fourth row.

Innovative features such as synchronised vertical lifting, front twist lock cameras for improved visibility, and mechanical reverse speed limiters contribute to safer, more precise operations.

Konecranes pioneered the modular nose distance concept in 1998, delivering its first 9-meter barge handler in Germany—setting a benchmark in the industry.

IMPRESSIVE SPREADER

Suits 20/40/53 ft containers, 300 degrees rotation, 1600 mm total sideshift, 4 lift eyes for sling cargo. MPS mechanical (±2 deg) or HPS hydraulic pile slope (±6 deg). The combi spreader (Konecranes reach stacker only) can also lift trailers and swap bodies with 4 folding lift legs.

OUTSTANDING ERGONOMICS

With driver-focused design, the OPTIMA cabin is one of the most spacious on the market. Everything is within easy reach.

CURVED GLASS GIVES REMARKABLE VISIBILITY

Drivers have an exceptional range of vision through very large, lowered windows with no corner posts, a thin but very strong roof crossmember, and curved panels.

ELECTRONIC MACHINE CONTROL, EMC MASTER

You can monitor vital components and functions on a 7″ touch screen. CanBus technology increases engine and transmission reliability as well as hydraulic and joystick control.

SMART LOAD-SENSING HYDRAULICS

Specially designed hydraulics sense the weight of the load and adapt lifting power accordingly. The truck provides maximum power only when really needed, so it consumes less fuel while reducing emissions and noise.

ECO-EFFICIENT ENGINE

A certified low-emission engine provides extra-high torque at low revs for reduced fuel consumption, driveline adjustments improve efficiency still further and HVO100 biofuel minimises emissions.