Capital Equipment News October 2015

TRANSPORT

HEAVY HAULERS IN NORTH AMERICA go for the Faymonville HighwayMAX

J ust a few weeks after the market launch of the new HighwayMAX in North America, the first conclusion is impressive: some of the leading compa- nies in the North American transport sector acquired this brand-new product from the Belgian manufacturer and it lives up to their expectations. Specific requirements need specific solu- tions, which is why Faymonville proposes a trailer that has been designed for special commodity transport on the roads and high- ways of North America. It complies with na- tional regulations with regard to axle group dimensions, thereby allowing maximum payload. The trailer has been called High- wayMAX and it is an extendable on-road heavy haul trailer with nine hydraulically steered pendular axles and a technical pay- load of 260 000 lbs. And the list of new customers that has or- dered a HighwayMAX from Faymonville gets longer and longer: Sarens, Berard Transpor- tation HO, Global Specialized, Penney, Steve Sharp or Capital City HO – big transport com- panies were convinced by the quality and the technical know-how behind this new product.

“With its pendular axles with a stroke of 23. 6” and a turning angle of +/-60 degrees, the HighwayMAX is unique in North Ameri- ca" says Paul Hönen, while emphasising the pioneering role of Faymonville with this trailer. “The fully met- alised frame ensures the best corrosion protection available on the market. The extremely high demand for this new commodity in the USA and Canada highlights its innovative character”.

The sophisticated technolo- gy and user-oriented devel-

opments are the manufacturer’s trademark. “Customers appreciate the unparalleled qual- ity of workmanship. Our products also have improved characteristics with regard to han- dling and technology. The trailer can be easily retracted to attain a truck/trailer total length not exceeding 90’, which eliminates the need for escorts”, which is the positive feedback about the 'newcomer' from Belgium that Paul Hönen receives on a daily basis.

The technical features ensure maximum transport efficiency and contributes to trans- port safety. All axles allow for a narrow turn- ing radius for maximum maneuverability. The hydraulic and mechanical 5 th wheel load adjustment allows for maximum operation- al flexibility, as well as hydraulic gooseneck compensation with the first axle group. b

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS OCTOBER 2015