Capital Equipment News June 2019

The range’s performance has been improved as a result of the complete redesign of the hydraulics.

a high-performance line with a comfort cabin,” explains Marilynne Taylor, sales administrator manager at Liebherr Africa. The value model line is designed to work between 500 and 1 200 hours per annum, while the premium range, because of its high-performance nature, is an 800 to 2 000-hour per annum model line. Meanwhile, Liebherr Africa will offer the T 32-7s and its base model – with a 3,2 t lift capacity and a 7 m lift height – as a stock unit due to the popularity of this size in the local market. Another model of interest currently is the T 33-10s, together with its base model, due to the 10 m lifting capacity. However, the later will be available on order, as with the rest of the models in the range. Game changer Driving the new generation of the Liebherr telehandlers are the preferred Deutz engines with a displacement of 3,6 ℓ with 100 kW, as well as a displacement of 4,1 ℓ with 115 kW of power. To ensure compatibility with lower diesel grades, Liebherr is offering emission Stage IIIa for markets that are barely regulated, or are not regulated at all. Kudumba says the new Liebherr telehandler range is a game changer. Whereas most competitive products come with a torque converter, Liebherr’s new

QUICK TAKE

Liebherr’s new range of telehandlers offers lifting heights from 6 m to 10 m

6 m to 10 m

3,2 t to 6 t loading capacity

The range’s load bearing capacity extends from 3,2 t to 6 t

Hydrostatically driven, the new telescopic handlers have a maximum speed of 40 km/hour

min

max 40 km/hour

In addition to the Liebherr quick coupler, several other quick couplers compatible with machine hitches from other OEMs are also available

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