Aircraft Military Cargo Loaders

Cargo Loaders

JBT defense cargo loaders strike all those notes and more. It’s a major reason defense airport operations around the globe trust our equipment, with over 500 Halvorsen loaders in use worldwide.

  • Ability to work with diverse commercial and cargo aircraft
  • Three- to five-pallet models accommodate loads of 25,000 lb (11,340 kg) to 50,000 (22,680 kg)
  • Designed to be stable during loading activities
  • Air transportable
  • Favorable operating and upkeep costs
  • Significantly-above-average longevity

Halvorsen 3 Pallet Loaders

JBT Halvorsen 3 pallet, 25K defense aircraft loaders provide efficient, reliable and safe cargo loading operations on aircraft ranging from the AN 295, C-130, C17, A400M up to civilian B747 freighter. They are air transportable and designed to operate on uneven loading surfaces. 

  • High lift range – from C-130 up to B747 freighter aircraft
  • Safe and efficient aircraft loading operations with auto leveling, tilt, roll, side shift functions
  • Efficient movement of pallets with nine proportionally controlled convey modules
  • Maximum handling flexibility with flip over casters allowing rapid conversion of platform from powered rollers to the handling of rolling stock

Atlas 4 and 5 Pallet Loaders

Atlas 4 and 5 pallet aircraft loaders provide efficient, reliable and safe cargo loading operations on aircraft ranging up to commercial B747 freighter. 

  • Ease of operation with multi-mode steering:  Front/Rear/4 wheel/Crab 
  • Safer aircraft interface with hydrostatic drive, automatic creep and speed limiter when platform raised
  • High lift range – up to B747 freighter aircraft
  • Safe and efficient aircraft loading operations