Capital Equipment News June 2019

MATERIALS HANDLING

Liebherr Africa has introduced a new range of telescopic handlers in the local market.

Extending the reach

For the very first time, Liebherr Africa now offers a range of telescopic handlers following the introduction of Liebherr’s new generation line in the local market, writes Munesu Shoko .

I nitially rolled out to the global markets last year, Liebherr’s new range of telescopic handlers is now available for the local market through Liebherr Africa. The first units arrived in Sep- tember last year, and a few have already been deployed in the field. Tendayi Kudumba, GM: Earthmoving Equipment at Liebherr Africa, says the extensive line of telescopic handlers will address the needs of several customer groups. The two model lines comprise the top-of-the- range models for materials handling or production applications (identified by the suffix S), as well as the simple, cost-optimised models for stacking and lifting applications. Models in detail Each model line has eight new models, available in 26 different versions. The range’s load bearing capacity

spans from 3,2 t to 6 t, with a lift height from 6 m to 10 m. The value range comprises the T 35-6; T 32-7; T 36-7; T 41-7; T 33-10, T 46-7; T 55-7 and T 60-9. The premium range comprises the T 35-6s; T 32-7s; T 36-7s; T 41-7s; T 33-10s, T 46-7s; T 55-7s and T 60-9s. “The value range is targeted at construction markets, including civil engineering, road construction, demolition and building construction. The premium range fits the bill for industrial applications, including timber, sawmill, waste recycling and compost plants, among others,” explains Kudumba. The major difference between the value and premium range is that the value range’s working movements are hydraulically driven, while those of the premium range are electronically driven, offering faster and more responsive operation. “The value range is a standard line, with a standard drivetrain and standard cabin, offering a standard performance. The premium range is

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