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EQUIPMENT At the Tobroco Giant exhibition stand at Bauma 2022, the skid steer, is on show on the Bauma stand.
TOBROCO-GIANT’S NEW EQUIPMENT AT BAUMA
The alteration to the skid steer range was a direct result of customer
requests for tracks to enable better stability on uneven terrain. The
company showcased its new electric offering, a first glimpse of
lineup is also to include all-electric options.
its new tracked skid steer and its new compaction range. It is part
of a series designed to transport heavy loads, such as a complete
machines, launched earlier this year following the rebranding of
pallet of paving stones, and is suitable for heavier work due to
SAMAC vibratory plates and rammers after Tobroco’s acquisition
heavy duty attachments. Tobroco’s Bauma stand also featured its new range of compaction
“Electric machines are doing very well in our home market of last year of fellow Dutch company ULBO Machinery, which owned
Holland,” Teun Van Dal, Account Manager – Attachments - the SAMAC brand. With a selection of machines on display,
Tobroco Giant, tells IRN. including two new electric models, the complete 60-strong range
“This is because it is now a matter of law, which means that includes a roller vibrator, reversible plates in the 180 to 485kg
the government has rolled out charging infrastructure for these range and eleven single direction plates weighing between 51
machines. “They are also selling well in Germany, the Nordics and and 180kg.
increasingly North America. Many are sold to rental companies Van Dal told IRN the company was continuing to grow despite
as well as contractors. We also have dealerships that in turn sell economic headwinds, and had recently completed an expanded
to rental. Meanwhile, Tobroco-Giant recently announced plans manufacturing facility for attachments in Hungary – the company
to offer its wheeled skid steer range on tracks - turning it into a has bought a site that is scalable for future expansion, having
compact tracked loader - in 2023. This series, including the SK252D previously leased its site in Hungary.

MAGNI EXPANDS TELEHANDLER RANGE EXTREME CRANE EXPAND FLEET
Magni unveiled its new USA-based Extreme Crane & Rigging has added a new 400 tonne
telehandler models Liebherr LR 1400 SX crawler crane to its fleet. This latest addition
available for 2023 follows Mollitiam Holdings’ recent strategic investment in the
deliveries, at the Bauma company, acquiring a majority ownership stake. “With the addition
construction trade show of the LR 1400, we have now added five new cranes to our fleet
in Munich, Germany. during the past 12 months and have almost doubled our total
The models include two lifting capacity,” said Chris Burke, general manager of Extreme
new additions to the Crane & Rigging. “The decision to make this significant investment
company’s TH range; the reflects our commitment to our customers to provide a complete
TH 4,5.15 and the TH 4,5.19, solution to their lifting needs. With the addition of our new investor
and the RTH 10.37. group, we plan to make additional fleet investments in 2023 as
Key features of the Magni RTH 10.37 telehandler include a we continue to pursue our goal of becoming a leading provider
maximum lifting height of 36.7m (120ft) and a reach of 30.5m of crane and rigging services in the Mid-Atlantic region of the
(100ft). It is also fitted with a Stage V-compliant, 175kW engine from United States.” Extreme Crane, founded by Kevin Rodney in 2014.
Volvo. While the rotating machine offers a lifting capacity of 10.3
tonnes, both the the TH 4,5.15 and the TH 4,5.19 have maximum LGMG EXPANDS VERTICAL MAST RANGE
lifting capacities of 4.5 tonnes. LGMG has revealed two new zero-emission vertical masts,
With a lifting height of 15m and 19m, respectively, the TH 4,5.15 debuting the models to the European construction industry at
and the TH 4,5.19 telehandlers are available in two Deutz engines Bauma event in Germany. The company’s M0810JE and M0407TE
versions of 55kW and 75kW. models, which offer platform heights of 8m and 3.7m respectively,
These new TH models, designed for construction and light industry are described as being eco-friendly and are equipped with
are engineered to ensure maximum performance. electric drives that are said to provide “longer working hours” than
The cab has a large windscreen that extends from the operator’s comparable machines. Speaking of the new models, LGMG said,
head to their feet, to ensure full visibility of the load both when “The unique design of the vertical mast means that compared to
suspended and completely lowered. scissors, it has more advantages in operational convenience and
Fully pressurised and equipped with a filtration system, the cab will be very competitive in the market in the future.” The M0810JE,
allows the operator to work safely even in polluted or contaminated which has an ‘up and over’ 3.2m jib with a horizontal outreach
environments. Moreover, the models featuring the 75kW engine of 3.2m, offers a width of just 1m and a stowed length of 2.6m
are equipped with a heating and air conditioning system to ensure for easy transport. The vertical mast has a platform capacity of
maximum comfort and the cab is designed against the risk of roll- 200kg and is suitable for use both indoors and outside. According
over thanks to an upper grill guard. There is an adjustable steering to LGMG, the model is highly manoeuvrable in tight spaces both
column and seven-inch touch screen. Every model is equipped indoors and outside, and is easy to operate. Compared to the
with 4-wheel drive and steering to ensure maximum stability. M0810JE, the M0407TE has been designed for low working heights
According to Magni, this allows for maximum freedom of and offers a platform height of 3.7m. The model incorporates a
movement and three types of steering: round steering, front narrow chassis that gives it a width of 0.76m, with a length of 1.36m
steering and crab steering, along with super low design for and a height a 1.69m that enables it fit through doorways and to
entering low height openings. be easily transported.

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