AutoStrad
[commercial]forklift · food-service · 1 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
KalmarForm Factor
forklift
Lifecycle
commercial
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
1
Target Price
Custom Quote
- COMMERCIAL
Description
Kalmar's AutoStrad is an automated straddle carrier system for container terminals, powered by the Kalmar One Automation System. Field-proven for over 16 years, it handles container stacking and horizontal transport with one machine type, supporting both diesel-electric and fully electric variants.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.kalmarglobal.com/equipment/straddle-carriers/autostrad-automated-straddle-carrier/
- maturity
- commercial
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- forklift
- manufacturer
- Kalmar
- deployments count
- 1
- Maturity stage
- commercial
- Class
- automated straddle carrier
- Stacking
- up to 4-high
- Height cm
- 289.6
- Payload kg
- 50000
- Fleet size
- 132 AutoStrads at APM Terminals' Pier 400
- Field-proven
- 16+ years
Safety record
No incidents on record for AutoStrad.
FAQ
What is AutoStrad?
Kalmar's AutoStrad is an automated straddle carrier system for container terminals, powered by the Kalmar One Automation System. Field-proven for over 16 years, it handles container stacking and horizontal transport with one machine type, supporting both diesel-electric and fully electric variants.
Is AutoStrad actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. AutoStrad is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
What are the specs of AutoStrad?
AutoStrad's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 289.6; Payload: 50000 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes AutoStrad?
AutoStrad is made by Kalmar, based in Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2024.
Where is AutoStrad deployed?
1 verified deployment of AutoStrad is on the DEPLOY registry, including at Port of Brisbane, Australia.
Can you buy AutoStrad?
AutoStrad is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to AutoStrad?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable forklift robots to AutoStrad include Autonomous Pallet Jack, Balyo MV, TWA Reach, FoxBot (Mk3).
How does AutoStrad compare to Autonomous Pallet Jack?
AutoStrad and Autonomous Pallet Jack (Vecna Robotics · 2 deployments) are both forklift robots on the DEPLOY registry. AutoStrad has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is AutoStrad a top forklift?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, AutoStrad ranks in roughly the top 40% of forklift models tracked by the registry.
What is AutoStrad's maturity stage?
AutoStrad is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is AutoStrad safe?
AutoStrad has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
What is the Kalmar AutoStrad autonomous straddle carrier?
The Kalmar AutoStrad is an automated straddle carrier designed for terminal and intermodal operations at ports. Proven in American ports and terminals. Kalmar One is the automation brain behind the AutoStrad application, with wireless connectivity for container handling.