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TEREX ROUGH TERRAIN CRANE TO HUNGARY PETTIBONE DEBUTS 15K TELEHANDLER
Hungarian-based Grin Bau has purchased a new Terex RT1045L Pettibone made its debut with its first 15,000-pound capacity
rough terrain crane. telehandler, the Extendo1544X. EQUIPMENT
The crane will be used for industrial and agricultural construction The 1544X is powered by a 117-hp Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier 4 Final
projects, as well as other professional works. turbo diesel engine. Mounted onto a side pod, the engine offers
First project easy accessibility to components and for daily service checks,
One of the first jobs will require the crane to lift formwork for alongside a ground clearance of 19 inches. A 30-gallon fuel tank
concrete during the construction of an acqueduct. provides volume for a full day’s work at 100% load, the company
Grin Bau said constructing the acqueduct was made easier by the said, and the unit also comes standard with foam-filled tires.
versatility of the crane. Its 45 tonne capacity coupled with the main Built on Pettibone’s next-gen X-Series platform and featuring an
boom length of 37.4 metres made it ideal for lifting on such sites. advanced boom design, the 1544X offers a maximum lift height
The RT 1045L is a compact machine which aids work in confined of 44 feet, a maximum forward reach of 29 feet, and a maximum
spaces, or even inside buildings as it has a zoning system. The load capacity of 15,000 pounds. Formed boom plates provide
crane also comes with Terex’s T-Link telematics software, which the boom structure with greater strength while reducing weight.
offers real time data and improved machine management. The design also minimizes boom deflection for better control and
Stephan Wjikmans, regional sales manager at Terex RT Cranes accuracy when placing loads.
said, “Grin Bau purchased the RT 1045L due to the fact that our Significant boom overlap provides smoother operation and
cranes can easily work in tight spaces and handle off-road job reduces the contact forces on wear pads, thereby extending
sites very easily. We have no doubt that with the world class design service life. An external, bottom-mounted extend cylinder further
and manufacturing that went into our RT 1045L, Grin Bau has reduces the load on wear pads by up to 50 percent. The cylinder
chosen the right crane”. location provides improved service access to internal boom
components. Fastener-less wear pads also simplify service,
DOOSAN BOBCAT SHOWS NEW BRANDING, HYDROGEN and heavy-duty extension chains help to ensure stable boom
FUEL CELL FORKLIFT AT PROMAT functions. Pettibone’s tried-and-true hydraulic circuit delivers
Doosan Bobcat Inc. highlighted the future of its material handling exceptional controllability and operating feel, while enhancing
equipment lineup at ProMat 2023, an exhibition for professionals efficiency and cycle speeds. Cylinder cushioning dampens the
working in the supply chain, warehouse and distribution industries. end of strokes—both extending and retracting—to avoid the wear
In addition to showcasing new branding, the company featured and tear of hard, jarring stops, while also helping to prevent the
its newest hydrogen fuel cell-powered concept machine. potential spilling of a load. The 1544X uses a single lift cylinder
The 6000-lb.-capacity B30X-7 hydrogen fuel cell concept forklift that improves operator sight lines and has twin hydraulic lines for
will be developed under the Bobcat product portfolio as part tilt and auxiliary plumbing.
of the transition of Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) products into The new Extendo 1544X comes standard with X-Command, a
the Bobcat trade dress. The forklift was initially announced as a Pettibone telematics program that offers real-time access to
research and development project in 2022 by Doosan Bobcat. machine data, saving time and money for equipment owners
“As a company, we are evolving in bold ways to meet our and service technicians.
customers’ toughest challenges by offering innovative solutions The drivetrain and axles are optimized to provide greater tractive
for a more sustainable future,” said Scott Park, Doosan Bobcat effort with minimal tradeoff on top-end speed. A pintle-hitch
CEO and vice chairman. “Alternative energy products — such as mount adds versatility for towing. Built for use on rough terrain,
hydrogen or electric — give customers options, while also leading the machine offers full-time 4-wheel-drive with a limited-slip front-
the way toward a more sustainable future and greener tomorrow.” axle differential. Tight-steer-angle capability provides an efficient
Longer operating times and faster refueling make hydrogen turning radius. The Dana VDT12000 Powershift transmission offers
fuel cell forklifts ideal for applications in such applications as three speeds, forward and reverse.
warehouses operating multiple shifts, the company said. It noted The X-Series operator cab maintains Pettibone’s standard features,
that fuel cells can be refueled in three minutes or less and the including ergonomic seat, pedal, joystick, and steering-wheel
forklift can return to work immediately following, with no cooling positions, while optimizing lines of sight in all directions. An analog/
time required. The forklift can also run longer and at a higher, LCD gauge cluster comes standard, and an optional 7-inch digital
steady voltage. The hydrogen fuel cell forklift concept machine is display with an integrated backup camera is also available. The
a joint venture development between Doosan Bobcat and Plug cab also offers enhanced climate control, flat bolt-in glass, a
(formerly Plug Power). It is initially being developed as a Class 1 split-door design, an openable rear window, lockable storage
forklift model, with opportunity across various forklift model offerings under the seat, and water-resistant components for easy interior
and classes in future. Also showcased at ProMat was a number of washdown.
current forklift model families plus multiple machines displayed in All-steel fuel and hydraulic tanks are built to resist damage, and
Bobcat trade dress. Doosan Bobcat recently announced that DIV, the lockable fuel-fill is in a clean, accessible location. Other built-in
Doosan Portable Power and Doosan Industrial Air brands would features include split-system electrical circuit panels and heavy-
transition to become part of the Bobcat product portfolio. duty bright LED lighting. Additional options include solid tires, a
Bobcat-branded material handling equipment will be available sling hook for additional load security, a high-output LED lighting
to customers in select markets at a later date. package, and a wide variety of attachments.

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