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TICKEr TAPE
EQUIPMENT Designed to cover the medium-large range segments, Manitex
MANITEX VALLA UNVEILS V210r ELECTrIC CrANE

Valla, a subsidiary of Manitex International based in the united
States, has released the new V210R radio or cab controlled
compact electric mobile crane.
This new addition to the Valla Pick & Carry line is ideal for handling
indoor important loads whilst maintaining compact dimensions
and the ability to control the machine either via radio remote
control or directly from its cabin.
The V210R development is the response to precise needs coming
from the crane rental professionals asking for a higher capacity
machine.
The new model is 6 feet 6 inches wide, 6 feet 7 inches high and
features a turning radius of only 13 feet 6 inches. This ensures An operator’s cab option is available, and the cab has tinted
an optimal ratio of payload/dimensions, in order to be able to glasses, openable upper door, adjustable seat and three mode
pass through industrial doors, and allow work in areas with space adjustable steering column plus an adjustable armrest for the
limitations. Due to its compactness and operating weight, the joystick control. It can be configured in 3 different modes: only
crane is easily transportable in full working configuration with the radio controlled, cab controlled, or cab + radio controlled. The
most of low bed trailers, without the need of disassembling the new V210R also features a 220 Bar hydraulic system, 180-degree
counterweight to send it separately and reassemble it on site. rear steering, electro-hydraulic brakes and the on-board charger;
The V210R offers a maximum capacity of 46,297 pounds and a various options are available to complete the crane making
maximum lift height of 41 feet and a maximum horizontal reach it versatile and suitable for the most specific needs: such as
of 27 feet with 13,007 pounds of capacity. hydraulic winch, folding jib and forks up to 11 tons.

VErMEEr TO SELL CONMEQ ELECTrIC SKID-STEErS IN EUrOPE of Europe as it is currently configured to match the needs and
In another move intended to expand its portfolio of electric regulations of that market. As the company focuses first on
machines, Vermeer Corp. has entered into a distribution Europe with this product, Vermeer said it will continue to build
agreement with Conmeq Construction Equipment & Machinery out its electrification strategy globally.
B.V., to supply Conmeq-branded electric mini skid-steer loaders This is just the latest move by the Pella, Iowa-headquartered
to be sold, serviced and supported through Vermeer industrial manufacturer to bolster its electric range. Late last year, the
dealers in Europe. no financial details were provided. company acquired electric-powered horizontal directional drilling
Based in Budel, The netherlands, Conmeq manufactures a fully (HDD) and fluid systems technology from Dutch manufacturer
electric, rubber-tired mini skid steer model, the AS15, with a 500 normag.
kg 1100 lb.) lifting capacity. It can be equipped with three, five Through that acquisition, Vermeer assumed the rights to develop,
or seven stackable batteries that provide 8.1 to 13.9 kWh and as manufacture and distribute the established fully electric HDD rigs,
much as 8 to 10 hours of operating time at maximum capacity, generator sets and fluid management systems, which had been
the company said. operating across Europe under the normag brand.
The stands-on AS15 uses a fully electric propulsion system, based
on 10.8 kW synchronous electric motors at each wheel, that AIr SPECTrUM LAUNCHES ZErO EMISSIONS DUST SUPPrESSION
Conmeq said is unique to the electric compact loader market. SYSTEM
unlike electric over hydraulic systems, this configuration offers Air quality solutions specialist, Air Spectrum Environmental, has
more direct power to each of the four independent wheel motors, introduced its energy efficient, zero emissions dust suppression
offering efficient battery usage and high expected run times. misting system, the ecotech Rotary Atomiser (RA).
The only hydraulic components are the boom functions and the The system – which was in development for three years – has
auxiliary hydraulic feature. been designed to meet higher customer demand for sustainable
The Conmeq AS15 has been in production at the company’s solutions.
Budel facility since late-2020 and has been sold through It is battery powered, rather than using diesel. Air Spectrum says
independent dealers in the Benelux region. With this agreement, that as a result, it does not generate any harmful emissions or
Conmeq is now delivering units to be sold through those existing noise pollution and can operate for approximately eight hours
distribution partners in Benelux and exclusively through Vermeer on one single charge.
dealers across the rest of Europe this fall. using rotary centrifugal energy, the ecotech RA can be
These electric mini skid loaders with their compact size and programmed to provide over 15 m (49 ft) of misting at a variety
cleaner running capability are well suited to help increase of droplet sizes, depending on user requirements. It is designed
productivity and reduce labor for indoor demolition, interior to work with their range of non-toxic chemical additives for odour
construction and other applications where zero emissions and control and disinfection, as well as dust control.
minimal noise are required. The ecotech RA was developed to meet higher customer
The AS15 will not be immediately available in markets outside demand for sustainable solutions, and to fulfil Air Spectrum’s

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