vehicles. For example, one forklift truck is able to move stock from a yard or field, safely to a warehouse,” says Brenton Kemp, managing director, Shamrock Handling Concepts. “Our Agrimac range is able to drive on rough, unpaved surfaces, where conventional vehicles are unable to travel.” New Moffett M8 truck-mounted forklifts have been designed with improvements for higher productivity, greater safety and comfort, as well as easier maintenance. These versatile machines, with a lift capacity of up to 2.5-ton, can transfer heavy loads quickly and safely, even across challenging terrain. An impressive feature is the convenience of being able to easily transport these compact, lightweight machines on almost any truck or trailer. The 4-way steering enables the operator to easily of ownership, faster and quieter operation, efficient fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions. The newly designed hood, split rear doors and relocated battery compartment, enable easy access for daily checks and reduced maintenance time. A single combined hydraulic assembly, with fewer components, ensures improved reliability. A standard feature is easier access to the GroundStart control button for improved safety. The CEG team offers its extensive customer base a technical advisory, repair, maintenance and spare parts service, through a national network of branches and carefully selected distributors. negotiate tight access areas with long loads. Moffett M8 machines provide reduced cost
– even in a tough construction and mining environments, that normally impede a machine’s productivity. Criterion Equipment - the sole distributor locally of TCM forklift trucks – has recently launched the new TCM T5C 2,5 T and 3 T internal combustion forklift trucks in southern Africa. TCM T5C forklift trucks are designed to meet demand for reliable machines that deliver high productivity, secure lifting and long service life. These forklifts are supplied with solid tyres as standard and have improved features for easy manoeuvrability, operator comfort, safety on site and low maintenance requirements. “Watching this machine at work is impressive. The low centre of gravity provides balance and stability, while high torque delivers steady lift speeds, even when carrying heavy loads,” explains Brenton Kemp, Managing Director of Criterion Equipment. “The fully hydraulic power steering system enables the operator to navigate freely and to turn easily in confined spaces and an integrated digital display monitor relays critical information clearly to the operator. Shamrock Handling Concepts supplies a range of specialist forklift trucks that includes Agrimac all-terrain 4x4 forklifts. Typical applications are in agriculture and forestry, mining, industrial sites, building and construction, as well as outdoor warehousing and military applications. “The main advantage of Agrimac off-road forklift trucks is one machine has the capability to move stock in all environments, without the need for the use of other
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