Telehandlers

Little workhorses with a long reach

Pontchateau Now Even More A Major Asset for Bobcat

Telehandlers have been part of the DNA of the Pontchateau site in Loire-Atlantique in France for more than half a century. Before the year 2000, the factory used to manufacture the Sambron range of products, but after a succession of changes in ownership, it is Bobcat telehandlers that now come off the production line.

All Bobcat rigid telehandlers for the world market are manufactured here, including 29 models split between ranges for the construction and agricultural markets. The factory was originally built on an 82,000 m² plot of land and was extended in 2019 to meet higher demand.

“In 2016, as our logistics capacity reached saturation and demand grew, Bobcat defined a 3 year expansion plan for the facility, representing 4 million euros of investment," explains Jerome Miermont, Site Director for the Bobcat Pontchateau facility.

Completed in 2019, with the addition of 13,000 m2 of extra space and a new 1500 m2 plus logistics building, these developments have made it possible to meet the effects of substantial growth in the brand’s activity (+75% between 2017 and 2022). This was also accompanied by a reorganization of the manufacturing process.

Up to 17 machines can be assembled daily. "Last year we produced 2658 machines.

The Case Farmlift loader

The Farmlift telescopic loader series from Case IH caters for the needs of a multitude of material handling tasks, offering six models with maximum reaches ranging from 5.7 to 9.1 metres. The Farmlift range is built with safety at the core, featuring a stable design with a lift capacity of between 3,300- 4200kg depending on model. Further safety features include a ‘visual safe load indicator’ to check a load is within safe limits at a glance and an automatic cut off system to prevent overloading or putting the machine in an unstable situation. Inboard wet disc brakes offer excellent stopping power and increased durability and all Farmlifts are built with a heavy-duty frame ensuring stability and rigidity throughout the whole machine.

A large, curved windscreen allows all around visibility in the cab, with a 360o LED lighting package available for safe working at night. On high spec models, all key functions are ergonomically grouped on one joystick, which is mounted onto the comfortable seat allowing it to move with the operator, with an air suspension seat optional. Ventilation is standard, whilst air conditioning is optional on all models. Power shuttle and gear changing commands as well as hydraulic attachment locking can be carried out from this joystick, meaning that in most cases, attachments can be coupled without leaving the cab.

New twin motor drive for Claas SCORPION

The VARIPOWER transmission in the SCORPION 1033, 741, 736, 732 and 635 has now been replaced by the new VARIPOWER 2 twin motor, designed and manufactured exclusively for CLAAS. The compact drive unit from the JAGUAR forage harvester promises a long service life,

improved drive efficiency and reduced noise levels.

VARIPOWER 2 comprises two hydrostatic motors inside a compact housing which share a common shaft and swash plate. Both motors have a maximum swivel range of 23 degrees, with both traction units controlled by a common distribution unit.

As before, the operator can select three driving ranges – 0 to 15 km/h, 0 to 30 km/h and 0 to 40 km/h – with the simple press of a thumb. The top speed is reached at a reduced, fuel-saving engine speed.

VARIPOWER 2 transfers just as high torque to the wheels as the previous VARIPOWER transmission. The simple, compact design, which dispenses with the need for transfer gears, ensures a high level of wear tolerance and long service life. The new feature is that the housing oil is continuously extracted from the drive housing by a powerful Venturi tube, which significantly reduces churning losses when driving at speed. This ensures maximum efficiency and low fuel consumption even on fast road journeys.

Fendt Cargo T740 – Lift it up

The new Fendt Cargo T740 telescopic loader has a lifting height of 7.70 m and a lifting capacity of 4 t in the class of 6 to 8 m working height. With this compact model, Fendt is pushing ahead with the volume segment, which occupies more than 80 percent of the European market for telescopic loaders.

The agile and efficient machine is at home in mediumsized mixed operations. The telescopic loader combines a working height of up to 7.70 m with high breakaway force, precise control and a viewing height of over four metres. For example, the Fendt Cargo T740 can be used for a wide range of agricultural work such as handling straw, transport, feeding or silo removal.

The Fendt Cargo T740 offers unique driving comfort with the new generation of the Fendt TopViewCab lift cage with vibration damping.

The cab can be raised to an eye level of 4.10m and thus allows the direct view in trailers or feeder mixers during the loading. When manoeuvring, the unrestricted view of the vehicle and the entire workspace increases safety. The continuous curved front window from the roof to the floor is not covered by a dashboard. This gives drivers the best view up and down. This facilitates, among other things, the storage of straw bales.

JCB commits £100m to hydrogenfuelled engine development

JCB is investing £100 million on a project to produce super efficient hydrogen fuelled engines.

A team of 100 engineers is already working on the exciting development with the recruitment of up to 50 more engineers under way as JCB targets the end of 2022 for the first machines to be available for sale to customers.

The wraps have already come off two prototype hydrogen powered JCB machines – a backhoe loader

and a Loadall telescopic handler.

JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said: “Our sort of machinery will need to be powered by something other than fossil fuels. We make machines which are powered by diesel so we have to find a solution and we are doing something about it now.

“We are investing in hydrogen as we don’t see electric being the all-round solution, particularly not for our industry, because it can only be used to power smaller machines. It also means we will carry on making engines and they will be superefficient, affordable, high-tech hydrogen motors with zero CO2 emissions, which can be brought to market quickly using our existing supply base.

“These will be our industry’s first hydrogen engines, developed in Great Britain by British engineers. Hydrogen motors have the potential to help the UK reach CO² emissions targets more quickly.”

The new telehandler KT3610 by Kramer

With the KT3610, Kramer reaches new lift heights and transmission ranges with its new dimensions, in doing so the 3-piece boom ensures maximum compactness. The vehicle has just one length (without bucket) of 5.03 metres and is 2.28 metres wide. As a result, the vehicle belongs to the “perfect all-rounder” class for its diverse application in the Kramer telehandler portfolio, to which the KT407 success model also belongs. With an operating weight of 8,200 kilogrammes (depending on options) and its compact dimensions, the KT3610 achieves a maximum stacking height of 9.50 metres and a maximum payload of 3,600 kilogrammes. To ideally adjust the machine to individual application ratios, there are also two cabin options available for the KT3610. The vehicle with the standard cabin is ideally suited to low stables and passageways. With its standard 24 inch tyres, the vehicle has a total height of just 2.31 metres, which presents a special feature in this size class. If the maximum vehicle height is not a limiting factor, there is an option available for an 18 centimetre raised cab for optimal all-round visibility, particularly to the right hand side. Even the KT3610 is equipped with the familiar features: Smart Handling, intelligent overload protection, automatic bucket return and the telematics solutions - EquipCare.

Manitou connected machines

Since January 2019 all new compatible machines*1 built by Manitou has the capability to be a ‘connected machine’. This opensup endless possibilities to improve performance, safety, security, and reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) for customers.

“Connected machines are an essential source of data for our goal of reducing TCO for users” comments Olivier le Pesquer, Service Range Manager for Manitou Group. Based on data from early connected machines, Manitou Group has noted significantly lower fuel consumption across all four applications of a telehandler, namely loading, handling, road travel, and operating at idle speed. Connected Machines offer a range of other benefits to users. Firstly, connected machines include a tracker which can communicate the machine’s location at any time and it’s also possible to GeoFence the machine for increased safety and security. Secondly, the dealer

or fleet manager will be able to track the machines and identify their service needs remotely. Preventive maintenance will be made much easier, and the dealer will be able to connect to the machine in advance of a service visit, to ensure that any faults can be rectified during the first visit.

Manitou has also rolled out an app users can download called ‘MyManitou’, which has been designed to provide instant access to a stream of data transmitted by the connected machine in real time.

Massey Ferguson MF TH telehandlers

Massey Ferguson’s current machines, are the MF TH telehandler Series, which feature a completely new cab plus other significant changes that further enhance comfort, operation and productivity.

Six models in the latest generation MF TH Series are designed to handle every job with ease. The line-up starts with the semi-compact MF TH 6030 and goes up to the latest MF TH.8043, which provides a maximum lift capacity of 4,300kg and height of 7.5m and can be equipped with a 3,500-litre capacity bucket.

Significant improvements to the hydrostatic transmission, which include a new operating mode, ensure the MF TH Series operate more smoothly to ease operation and increase productivity. Powerful and high flow hydraulics, equipped with proportional control, deliver optimum materials handling accuracy and productivity.

“MF TH Telehandlers already have a strong reputation for excellent performance, productivity, visibility and manoeuvrability. These new models now introduce the most exciting developments in 10 years’ of MF TH production. This is not just an upgrade – it is a breakthrough,” says Thierry Lhotte, Vice President & Managing Director Massey Ferguson, Europe & Middle East.

“The MF TH Series is completely transformed. Now equipped with a high comfort cab, this new generation delivers outstanding comfort and control, combined with smoother operation and additional automation” explains Mr Lhotte.

Merlo eWorker wins Silver at the Royal Highland Technical Innovation Awards

Merlo UK are pleased to announce that the recently launched electric Merlo eWorker telescopic handler has been awarded a Silver medal by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) in their annual Technical Innovation Awards.

The Merlo eWorker is a fully electric telescopic handler, with a run time of eight hours from a nine hour charge of its high capacity 48 Volt battery. The eWorker is Merlo’s most compact handler to date, working in confined spaces and around livestock with ease. The added benefits zero noise, zero emissions and zero fossil fuel usage make for an attractive proposition in a wide range of applications.

Offering a 2.5 tonne lift capacity and a 5m maximum lift height the eWorker is available in either a 2 or 4 wheel drive configurations. Rear axle steering with an 85 degree steering angle makes the eWorker one of Merlo’s most manoeuvrable and dynamic machines to date. A wide range of Merlo attachments are available including buckets, pallet forks, muck forks and work platforms.

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has established a reputation for recognising and rewarding excellence. The Technical Innovation Awards are a distinctive and prestigious means for manufacturers, distributors and inventors to promote new ideas, technologies and innovations.

“It’s a real honour to receive this prestigious award from RHASS,” states Shaun Groom, General Manager of Merlo UK. “We were particularly pleased that the judges recognised the innovative and sustainable nature of the eWorker”.

New Holland TH Series telehandlers

The New Holland Agriculture range of Telehandlers are the ideal solution to match the specific requirements of different farming operations. The TH Series now boasts an impressive nine metre telehandler together with an eye-catching bright yellow and gray livery which fully integrates the telehandler range into New Holland’s Harvesting family. A brand new transmission with electronic modulation ensures enhanced shifting and shuttling. Operator comfort has not been overlooked with a refreshed cab interior and new look seat.

The TH Series offers 6 models and 14 versions: The entry level S version, available on the TH6.32 and TH7.32, delivers a powerful performance with its 133 hp engine and simple specifications for a small investment.

The Classic version, available on six, seven and nine metre models, is ideal for small livestock farmers and farmyard use. It features a limited-slip differential in the rear axle to increase the tractive effort in demanding conditions, variable displacement hydraulic pump and reversible cooling fan for high efficiency all-day-long. The new transmission on the 4x3 version on S and Classic models improves third gear travel on slopes and second gear operation for silage work.

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