TELEHANDLERS
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A Wacker Neuson TH412 at
work in a warehouse.
range representing seven models in the 10
m, 14 m and 17 m height. Safety, comfort
and performance are the three key words
attributed to the range, says Stéphane Hubert,
marketing director for Europe and North
Africa.The first of those is represented by
a rear axle locking system and a smart tilt
corrector, standard on the 14 m and 17m
models, to ensure stability. Standard across the
range is Road Mode which prevents any boom
and outrigger actions when you are driving.
Ergonomics were priority of the design
and include a Smart Control 4 in 1 joystick,
electronic and backlit dashboard with
centralised information for the operator.The
load moment indicator is positioned to be
easy to read and includes an automatic cut off
when a tilting risk is detected. Meanwhile, the
driving position is designed to reduce fatigue
with a fully adjustable seat containing shock
absorbers.
The all-important performance is taken
care of through hydrostatic transmission that
distributes continuous power and an inching
pedal for smoothly approaching a structure.
On the 14 m and 17 m models is the Flow
Sharing management system which directs the
hydraulic flow for proportional control.
It is the addition of performance-
enhancing attachments that will shape
the Haulotte models of the future. “We
will keep our position as being a full line
manufacturer within the AWP segments
with a complementary range of telehandlers,
therefore, we will mainly put our attention to
enlarging our range of specific attachments,”
explains Mr Hubert.
Asked if there were any plans to expand
the range upwards, beyond the range-topping
4 tonne capacity, 17 m lifting height of the
HTL 4017, Mr Hubert adds, “This will
be driven by the application requirements
of our customers - we intend to adhere as
much as we can with their needs, even if
it leads to an increase in the load capacity.
Applications trends such as mining or shale
gas extraction for instance both reveal heavy
load requirements.
“We can see big telehandlers mainly
in the US market.These telehandler are
more popular because of the working site
configuration; the user needs to have the best
performance and big capacity of load and
height for major construction projects, for
example,” adds Mr Hubert.
Energy saving
As mentioned, a significant feature of new
telehandler design are energy saving systems
and engines to meet emission regulation.
Merlo showcased its energy saving solutions
at Bauma.
For example, the Panoramic 50.8 is an 8.8
tonne machine that can lift up to 5 tonnes
A Haulotte HTL 3510 lifts concrete blocks at a
French construction site.
