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Terberg Techniek: vehicle modification and sustainable solutions
Located not far from the Benschop plant, Terberg Techniek has long specialised in modifying heavy vehicles by installing additional axles, the X-track auxiliary front wheel drive system, container lifts and cranes. Techniek works closely with Volvo and Renault to modify trucks supplied through their dealer networks. To meet the demand for container carriers, Techniek modifies used Terberg YT tractors by extending the chassis and installing a container lift system. The company also services, repairs and tests heavy vehicles at three sites in the Netherlands. Renault payload upgrade Techniek worked with Renault to develop the K 10x4 with a GVW of 74 t. The 8x4 chassis is fitted with an original Meritor tag axle to increase the payload from 38 t to 52 t. This axle has hydraulic suspension and steering and is lifted when the truck is empty. Terberg Techniek also undertakes similar upgrades of other makes and models of truck. Battery-powered ePTO In recent years Techniek has started
developing products to support the transition to zero emissions operations. These fit in perfectly with the environmental objectives of the Royal Terberg Group. The ePTO is a battery-powered hydraulic powerpack used to drive concrete mixer bodies and heavy truck-mounted cranes. This unit is particularly attractive for operations in built-up areas where the reduced noise level and elimination of exhaust emissions are clear advantages. Hydrogen solutions Many construction sites rely on noisy and dirty
diesel generator sets. Terberg Techniek has developed a portable H 2 power unit installed in a 10 foot container for easy transport. This unit incorporates fuel cells and a buffer battery and can be supplied with hydrogen from cylinders or a trailer. Another development is the conversion of excavators to use hydrogen. The company recently completed work on an impressive Liebherr 916. The conversion involved fitting electric motors to drive the hydraulic pumps, powered by fuel cells and a buffer battery. Net zero Arjen Barendse, Account Manager Sustainable Solutions “The construction industry wants to move towards zero emissions, and their customers and the government are also urging them to do that. Terberg Techniek’s new products, based on batteries and hydrogen fuel cells, give operators a number of options to reduce their carbon footprint. This equipment offers the same performance
as traditional diesel-powered units with the added benefit of a lower noise level.”
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TERBERG SPECIAL VEHICLES MAGAZINE 2023/2024
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