Following the success of Kubota’s RT wheel loader and KTH telehandler in Europe, the models are now being offered to customers in the UK. Expected to be delivered from Q2 this year, the ranges will expand Kubota’s offering for construction, agriculture and groundcare applications.  The RT is available in 10 diesel variants and two battery-powered versions. Tipping loads range from 550kg up to 1,600kg and depending on the model, lift heights vary from 2.17m up to 2.96m with operating weights from 1,100kg up to 2,900kg ..read more

Manitou Group has announced the launch of a new range of scissor lifts in order to offer innovative models in the most important segment of the market, and thus provide a complete range of self-propelled aerial work platforms. As one of the European leaders in the aerial work platform market, with a wide range of articulated and telescopic models, Manitou Group is expanding its range with the launch of new scissor lifts. With two models, the SE 0808 and SE 1008, with working heights of 8m and 10m, respectively, this range will be extended to include a 12 m model (SE 1212) later in the year ..read more

JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, has unveiled its new telectric scissor lift to its fleet of machines. The product provides optimised performance capabilities, implements application-driven design,and offers full lifecycle support for its operators. To make the user experience even better, JLG incorporated customer feedback to enhance key areas of the product, such as fold-down rails for ease of use and maneuverability. Maximized performance is exemplified with over 50% more duty cycles than the previous R4045 Ele ..read more

Forklift manufacturer Hyster Company has developed a power switching system that allows users to easily change battery type without any external accessories, software downloads or integrations. Its Power Cellect will be available as an option on 27 of its electric forklift models. Hyster previously offered a lithium-ion ready option on electric forklifts, which enabled a smooth switch between lead acid and lithium-ion batteries. “Power Cellect avoids locking operations into a single power option for the life of their equipment and eliminates the complications and compromises of third-party se ..read more

Kubota (UK) Ltd has launched its first telehandler, as it seeks to provide a wider range of machinery solutions for agriculture. Called the KTH4815-2, the compact machine boasts an overall width of 1.6m and an overall height of below 2m, lending itself to those with traditional livestock and poultry buildings. Model numbering is indicative of the telehandler’s lifting capability, with the KTH4815-2 capable of achieving a maximum lift height of 4.8m and a maximum lift capacity of 1.5 tonnes, depending on the variant ..read more

The logistics market has recently acquired a new brand of forklift trucks: Bobcat. The brand is famous for an extensive range of compact machines, which are used in construction, the agricultural sector, landscaping, demolition, recycling and many other industries. Bobcat loaders and telehandlers, which can be equipped with attachments such as buckets, grabs, bale clamps, dump hoppers and pallet forks, are often used for material handling and logistics tasks. It is therefore no surprise that products from sister company – Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) – forklift trucks and warehouse equipme ..read more

Strong growth in shipments of 4-5% is forecast for the global forklift market out to 2032, with greater competition driven by emerging technologies and rising global demand for logistics. According to global market intelligence specialist Interact Analysis, this is expected to fuel further innovation and development opportunities for the industry over the coming years, as the market looks set to grow by 50%, from around 2m units in 2022 to c.3m units in 2032 ..read more

Hyster has introduced a new Reach Truck that works inside and outside providing even more flexibility for storage, handling and loading operations. The robust new RO1.6-2.0 Reach Truck models, for lifts up to two tonnes, feature Super Elastic tyres for load and drive wheels for use on uneven, outdoor ground conditions, as well as in indoor warehouse operations. Optional cabs are also available for applications requiring frequent outdoor usage. “With the new Hyster Outdoor Reach Truck, we have created a ‘2-in-1’ truck to help Power Your Possibilities on sites with mixed indoor and outdoor oper ..read more

German company Fuchs, a manufacturer of specialised material handling equipment, has unveilved the F120 MH, its new machine for port handling. Boasting an impressive output of up to 500kW (670hp) and a service weight of up to 150t (330,700lbs), the F120 MH is the largest and heaviest Fuchs machine to date. Safety, productivity, user-friendliness, and energy efficiency were the key elements during the development of this machine. The maximum reach of 28m combined with the banana boom significantly facilitates the unloading of bulk freighters and barges, while the height adjustable cabin system ..read more

Bobcat has extended the company’s compact wheel loader portfolio with the introduction of the new top-of-the-range L95 model, adding to the L85 and L75 compact wheel loaders launched in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The new L95 ‘Premium’ model again offers the outstanding combination of high power, intuitive controls, operator comfort, ease of use and attachment flexibility found in the L75 and L85. In addition, the L95 incorporates the very latest product updates, which are also available in the 2024 versions of the L75 and L85, and are based on customer feedback ..read more