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joysticks. The multi-function touch display, digital communications and audio system are at the driver’s fingertips. The rear view and side view camera on the right are displayed on a separate monitor.

Smart Comes As Standard

While the FUCHS timber boom remains the compelling attraction of the MHL 434F, giving this machine first-class flexibility, adaptability and productivity, the new F-series has been brought into the 2020s with a range of technological improvements and smart assistance systems incorporated at standard.

“Much of the smart technology is within the cab’s main display panel,” says Ronan Brophy. “The multifunction display includes automatic monitoring and storage of deviating operating states, for example in the hydraulic oil filters, hydraulic oil temperature, coolant and charge air temperature, diesel particulate filter loading and steering). The system gives both visual and audible warnings and provides diagnostic options for the individual sensors via the display. However, not all the new technology is electronically ‘smart’,” continues Ronan, “The MHL 434F also incorporates improvements that come from FUCHS history, experience and expertise in machine design, and, in many instances, are simple but brilliant enhancements that keep both machine and operator in better shape.” These features, which all come as standard, include wireless tyre pressure monitoring, a light switch in the engine bay, engine radiator protection, a boom cylinder damping system, support blade, integrated cylinder protection and external battery terminals. There is also a welcome home illumination with remote control, traveldirection detection and automatic steering reversal (which can be switched off)

“In the FUCHS MHL 434F we have a very welcome and much-anticipated return of a legend,” concludes Ronan. “This machine is compact, powerful, versatile and a genuine best in its class. It’s a machine that can multi-task in a host of sectors and applications and here at Blue Equipment Ireland we are very excited by the comeback of the 434 and we think our customers throughout Ireland will be excited too. “Let’s Handle It!”

The new Fuchs MHL 434F is available for demonstration from early June. Contact Ronan Brophy, Blue Equipment Ireland on 00353 87 7407474sales@blueireland.ie