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Navy Telehandler Contract In Usa 11/03/2008
It has been reported that allegedly the JLG Industries Inc. company has been contracted to provide telehandlers to the US Navy. Telehandlers will arguably assist the US Navy by providing them with equipment which is essential to carry out Navy duties with safety, performance and comfort of the utmost importance.

It has been claimed that MMV telehandlers feature the capacity to hold up to 11,000 pounds in weight. In addition MMV telehandlers from MMV feature a load moment indicator system which informs the operator of the capacity limit of the telehandler.

Telehandlers are widely used in agriculture and industry in the US. Telehandlers offer a high level of versatility...

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Samoter 2008 Sees Caterpillar Backhoe Loader Display 11/03/2008
The Samoter 2008 exhibition is taking place in Verona, in Italy, and looks set to feature the leading construction equipment and machinery manufacturer, Caterpillar, who will exhibit a range of products, including their backhoe loaders.

Caterpillar will be exhibiting their backhoe loaders under the theme of ‘Your Success, Our Commitment’ and will have a large quantity of floor space in which to exhibit their wares, including backhoe loaders and tractors. Aside from backhoe loaders, Caterpillar will also be exhibiting skid-steer loaders, multi-terrain loaders, telehandlers and paving products.

Machine demos of the backhoe loaders and other instruments will occur, encour...

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Toyota Releases ‘safest’ Fork Lift Truck 10/03/2008
It has been suggested that the recent release by Toyota of the Tonero forklift truck may in fact be the safest forklift truck to date. This can be supported by the claim that engine powered forklifts are arguable the optimum in safety. This claim is staked on the active stability system of the fork lift truck which allows for operator presence sensing. In addition, such forklift trucks offer increased operator visibility. Consequently, as a result of a heightened level of functionality, operator output is ostensible higher.

Toyota has released the Tonero forklift truck, which, by combining the engine power with the specific systems of Toyota on active stability and presence s...

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Hyundai Forklift Division To Launch Battery Forklifts 10/03/2008
It has been announced that the construction equipment and forklift truck division of Hyundai Heavy Industries in Europe are intending to launch a new range of forklift trucks. The latest Hyundai forklift trucks will be battery-powered, and reportedly known as the Dash-7 forklift trucks. Hyundai looked set to release this new range of forklift trucks at a leading industry show, Manutention show. This show, in which the forklift trucks will be showcased is set to occur in Paris, France. The forklift trucks set for release by Hyundai will feature AC technology.

AC technology is a great selling point for the new forklift trucks from Hyundai, arguably because it has been suggested t...

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Trapped Students Saved By Backhoe Loader 01/03/2008
A father and son duo stepped in front of the face of danger to rescue trapped students from a collapsed school by using a backhoe loader. The incident occurred in Tennessee, when the Union University of Jackson collapsed in places after a tornado hit the country on the 5th of February 2008.

The men who operated the heavy machinery, including a backhoe loader have since been reported to have witnessed fire-fighters and other rescue workers digging away with their hands at the collapsed buildings so as to rescue them from entrapment. The father and son who operated the backhoe loader were called in by emergency services to assist in the rescue mission. The backhoe loader, as well a...

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