How to Load a 3.5 Ton Rough Terrain Forklift into a 20ft Container

Container Door Height Requirement

Container type: 20ft container
Door opening height: 2.28 meters

Proper container loading is critical for international transportation of rough terrain forklifts. Below is a detailed guide explaining how a 3.5 ton rough terrain forklift can be safely loaded into a standard 20ft container.

3.5 ton rough terrain forklift being loaded into a 20ft container with cab height adjustment

Applicable Forklift Models

Landtiger35 – Front articulated 4WD rough terrain forklift
Landtiger35Pro – Mid articulated 4WD rough terrain forklift
Landtiger35R – Rear articulated 4WD rough terrain forklift

Cab Height Options and Loading Solutions

Front Articulated Model – Landtiger35

The Landtiger35 is available with two cab height options, allowing flexibility for container shipping.

High Cab Version

Overall height exceeds the 20ft container door limit
The cab must be separated from the forklift chassis before loading
Cab and main body are loaded and secured separately inside the container

Low Cab Version

Optimized for container loading
No cab removal required
Forklift can be driven directly into the container after height adjustment

Mid & Rear Articulated Models – Landtiger35Pro / Landtiger35R

Designed with a compact cab structure
Cab separation is not required
Suitable for standard 20ft container loading with minor preparation

Mast Height and Container Clearance

When equipped with a 3-stage mast with 4.5 m lifting height,
- Overall forklift height is approximately 2.35 m
- This is slightly higher than the container door height of 2.28 m

Articulated rough terrain forklift prepared for 20ft container shipping by tire deflation

Practical Loading Solutions

To ensure the forklift fits safely into the container, the following methods are applied:

Deflating the tires to reduce overall height
Or removing the tires when maximum clearance is required

These solutions allow the forklift to pass through the container door without structural modification.

Container Loading Summary

Forklift Model	Cab Type	Cab Removal Required	Height Adjustment Method
Landtiger35	High cab	Yes	Tire deflation or removal
*Landtiger35*	Low cab	No	Tire deflation or removal
*Landtiger35Pro*	Standard cab	No	Tire deflation or removal
Landtiger35R	Standard cab	No	Tire deflation or removal

Benefits of Optimized Container Loading

Reduced international shipping cost
Safe and stable transportation
Quick reassembly at destination
No permanent modification to the forklift