Product Snapshot: Bauma 2013 Showcase
The MRT 2150 is a telehandler from France-based Manitou. It accepts a variety of attachments, including a winch, forks and an aerial work platform. The cab's single control box has been simplified for easier operation. Features include an auto-parking brake for work on slopes, an eco-modesetting to save power during travel, and a programmable work area and boom-speed limiter to prevent collisions. Integrated outriggers allow the main chassis to be lifted off the ground during operation.
Manitou Group; www.us-manitou.com
The HT23 RT is a telescoping-boom, aerial work platform that has a maximum working platform height of 22.5 meters and a maximum horizontal reach of 18.3 m. The platform is able to reach its full height in only 56 seconds. The base has four-wheel drive, differential lock and a tight turning radius for maneuvering around corners and through busy jobsites. It features two-wheel steering, crab steering and four-wheel steering for added control. An optional dual load system is available for additional capacity.
Haulotte Group; www.haulotte.com
Sideflex is a tire sidewall protection system for tires used on dump trucks. The system consists of durable polymer platelet flaps attached to a steel ring mounted to the wheel nuts. The platelets shield the entire tire sidewall from rock debris. Made of a special memory material, the Sideflex platelets can flex and deform upon impact and return to their original shape. The lightweight and low-profile system is intended for machines that are not able to use heavy-duty tire protection chains.
ERLAU AG; www.erlau.com
The Bell B30E Articulated Dump Truck runs on an Interim Tier 4-compliant engine that uses selective-catalytic-reduction technology. First shown to the public at Intermat 2012, the B30E will be introduced to the market at Bauma 2013. The 30-metric-ton truck has several features that are new to the Bell line, including keyless ignition and on-board load weighing. The truck is equipped with Bell's Fleetm@tic telematics system for monitoring usage and performance.
Bell Equipment; www.bellequipment.co.uk
Introduced at Bauma 2013, the WOLFF 166B is the first crane from Germany-based WOLFFKRAN to have a hydraulic luffing system. The flat-top crane joins the 100B and 224B on WOLFF's luffing-crane line. While the standard 25-meter basic jib has a hoist drive, the jib can be extended up to 55 m in five-meter sections. The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 12 metric tons. The cab features touch-screen controls that provide access to operational and diagnostic information. Overload protection controls and settings for all limiters can be accessed from the touch screen. Automatic wind-force compensation controls are also standard.
WOLFFKRAN International AG; www.wolffkran.ch
Since Swiss-based Liebherr acquired concrete pump maker Waitzinger in 2012, the company is now offering Waitzinger's concrete pump trucks under the Liebherr brand. The 41 XXT truck is highly compact, with a short wheelbase and, during travel, minimal boom overhang. Featuring a THP 14H high-performance pump unit, the truck has integrated outriggers for additional stability and support, preventing boom vibration and sway during pouring operations. Front outriggers can be used in a variety of positions depending on jobsite conditions.
Liebherr; 757-245-5251; www.liebherr.com
This week we look at some of the latest offering from international product manufacturers on display at Bauma 2013. Click to begin the slide show.
