Megalift North America provides a sideloading container trailer system that uses a hydraulically actuated sliding crane to lift and transfer 20‑ft, 40‑ft, or dual‑20‑ft ISO containers, generators and modular units up to 77,000 lb without the need for external crane rentals. The system enables single‑operator remote‑controlled loading and unloading between trailers, onto rail cars or from the ground in as little as two minutes, and can operate on unimproved surfaces with optional accessories such as integrated scales and auxiliary power units.
Funding
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Problem
Companies that need to move ISO containers, generators, or modular units often rely on expensive crane rentals or multiple specialized pieces of equipment, leading to high operational costs and slow turnaround times, especially in rail yards, ports, and remote sites.
Solution
Megalift North America offers a sideloading container trailer system capable of lifting up to 77,000 lb. The hydraulically actuated sliding crane is mounted on a trailer and can transfer 20‑ft, 40‑ft, or dual‑20‑ft containers between trailers, onto rail cars, or from the ground without a crane. Operation is performed by a single operator using remote control, allowing loading or unloading in as little as two minutes. The system works on unimproved surfaces and can be configured with optional features such as integrated scales, PTO power, auxiliary power units, and custom chassis options, providing a versatile, cost‑effective solution for a range of industries.
Target Audience
Primary customers are logistics providers, rail yards, ports, military and emergency response units, and companies that deliver or service portable power generators, modular offices, and agricultural or recycling containers.
Features
- Hydraulic sliding crane with 77,000 lb capacity for 20′, 40′ or 2 × 20′ containers
- Single‑operator remote‑control operation, enabling quick loading/unloading in ~2 minutes
- Trailer‑to‑trailer transfer and rail‑car loading without external crane equipment
- Capability to operate on unimproved surfaces and in field environments
- Optional accessories: integrated weigh scales, PTO configuration, Deutz APU, lift axles, telescopic chassis
- Customizable configurations to match specific customer applications