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HIRE & RENTAL AUSTRALASIA
| WINTER 2017
which is an operator console that can
differentiate between operator error and
technical failure, guiding the operator
via a LED screen as to the solution to the
operator error.
According to ASPAC Managing
Director, Martin Eade, the German
manufactured Zeus by Teupen has
brought major advancements in safety,
quality and ease of use. “This is likely to
see hire companies that have traditionally
held off purchasing spider lifts, due to
their reputation as being more difficult
than other access equipment to operate,
purchasing these machines that can
generate large ROI,” he said.
“All Zeus by Teupen have QR codes
enabling operators who may not be
familiar with the unit to get equipment
training via their smart phones across
a range of applications such as driving,
operating, set-up and emergency controls.
“These machines come standard with
a whisper quiet Kubota diesel engine
to minimise noise and maximise fuel
economy. They have a dual 240 Volt power
function for emission-free use internally
and are also available with a new high
performance Lithium Ion battery pack.
“Being offered in Australia with a 3 year
comprehensive warranty will give rental
companies the peace of mind that Zeus by
Teupen will provide the performance and
reliability that rental companies and their
clients are looking for.”
ASPAC has also released the Athena
850HE and Athena 1090 Bi Levelling
scissor lifts. Mr Eade said the Athena 1090
will automatically level itself while driving
on slopes and while being driven in the
air, whereas the 850HE has been designed
as a more compact machine (only 800mm
wide) using outriggers to attain the 20
degree working angles.
Mr Eade believes that the biggest
change that is currently occurring in the
industry is the growth of more specialised
hire companies looking for units that
give them a point of difference in the
marketplace and which enables them to
supply different solutions for a variety of
job requirements.
Telehandler developments
With a view to making telehandler
machines more efficient, manufactures are
modifying engines and hydraulic systems
as well as focusing on fuel efficiency.
Dieci’s Alison Davey said advances
include side-mounted configurations
to improve serviceability and visibility,
and maintenance intervals on many
of the newer machines have also been
extended, which is very important as
maintenance costs can come into play on
older machines.
“Other
engine-related
advances
derive from Tier ll and upcoming Tier
lll emissions requirements. Today’s
telehandlers offer cleaner burning
engines, and in some cases are more
fuel efficient, as well as higher in
horsepower,” she said.
“Key factors that hire and rental
companies are looking for in
telehandlers include performance,
reliability and strong support,
together with safety features.
“Dieci’s range of telehandlers
starts from 2.5T and goes up to 21T,
and it is one of the few manufacturers
that has such a full range of machines,
as well as industry specific models
such as Cotton Pro, Poultry Pro,
Aqua Plus, and Railmaster.
“Our engineering team can assist
in fitting specialist attachments
to our machines such as buckets,
augers and cement baggers, hayforks,
sweepers, EWP manbaskets, rotating
forks and profilers.”
Ms Davey believes that the
industry is currently travelling quite
strongly with a large proportion of
the industry preferring to rent due to cost
effectiveness and convenience benefits.
“Factors such as cash inflows from
equipment
utilisation,
dollar
and
time utilisation, and higher prices
have contributed to the growth of the
telehandler market,” she said.
“However, there are also some issues
confronting the industry in some areas
including over investment in fleets and
leaving fleets parked for long periods of
time. Uncertain and unstable economic
conditions may also prevent people/
companies investing in their fleet.”
Dieci recently released the Agri Plus 40.7
Evo 2 telehandler that features four tonne
lift capacity, seven metre height, and an
agricultural boomwith 146 degree rotation.
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