WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ACTION – EQUIPMENT
Maximum precision LIEBHERR PRIDES ITSELF ON TACKLING CHALLENGES HEAD-ON. THE LATEST MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT IS NO EXCEPTION.
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iebherr credits itself on focusing today on the challenges that customers will face tomorrow. One of the biggest challenges it foresees is dealing with an increasing amount of waste. The equipment manufacturer has witnessed a steady growth in the demand for material handling machines as the recycling sector continues to grow in response to more awareness of climate change. Paul Findlater, National Key Accounts Manager for Liebherr-Australia’s Earthmoving and Material Handling Division, says recycling is becoming “more and more important” both internationally and domestically. He says the LH 40 M material handler is particularly suitable for recycling operations including waste, scrap and timber. “Liebherr has mastered key technologies so that it can offer its customers tailor-made solutions,” Paul says. “Every member of the team brings individual passion and unique ideas to find the right solution for every job, no matter what the challenges may be. “There’s a shared goal of pushing the limits of what is possible for each customer.” Paul says the sturdy design of the LH 40 M makes it ideal for pre-sorting of household, bulky and industrial waste, loading and unloading of trucks, shredding plants and containers and feeding sorting plants. The material handler has high load capacities and long reach, due to optimised properties and
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The LH 40 M material handler in Unanderra, New South Wales.
robust construction. The latest engine and hydraulics technology, developed in-house by Liebherr, means the focus is on fuel efficiency, while enhancing material handling performance. “One of the basic prerequisites for precise work and maximum handling performance is the overall stability,” Paul says. “The design of the Liebherr undercarriage minimises the application of force to the components and optimises their load and surface footprint. “The technically-advanced componentry optimises the centre of gravity of the entire machine, thus enabling greater payloads.” Equipment options for Liebherr material handlers include straight or
angled booms in varying length, along with various stick configurations, including tilting kinematics for sorting grapple use, or industrial stick for suspended attachments. The optional hydraulically adjustable boom is also available in the smallest material handler for special applications in recycling where space is critical. The modern cab design of Liebherr material handlers provides conditions for healthy, focused and productive work in maximum comfort. The colour touchscreen display, controls and operator’s comfort seat are all co-ordinated to form an ergonomic unit. The large windows and range of cab elevation versions, particularly the optional 30° tilt function cab, provide
