ICUEE REVIEW
45
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2013
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Elliott Equipment Company worked in
partnership with Custom Truck Equipment to
develop the new AWP. Glazer said, “Custom
Truck’s many years of experience working with
the largest utility and electrical contractors
helped us put substantial amounts of end-user
feedback into the design of this machine. We
feel confident that this new model will be an
industry leader for many years to come.”
Compact debut
Terex AWP had plans to show its newly
redesigned, compact GTH-5519 telehandler,
and while the company did have a GTH-5519
on display, it wasn’t the new one.The new
telehandler was, instead, stuck in customs.
That said, Chad Hislop, Terex Aerial Work
Platforms product manager, telehandlers, told
AI
’s sister magazine
ALH
about the number of
changes made to the GTH-5519.
The GTH-5519’s specs have changed and
its overall length reduced by 5 inches.The
telehandler’s wheelbase has expanded by 2
inches and the turning radius has decreased
by 3 inches.The overall weight has increased
ALSO ON SHOW:
■
German truck-mounted aerial work platform
manufacturer Ruthmann is now being marketed
in North America by US truck-mounted aerial
manufacturer Time Manufacturing.
■
Oil & Steel showed its Octopus product at
ICUEE and has plans for a 2014 launch of its
Snake and Scorpion categories for North America.
■
Socage showcased three units this year,
compared to their last showing at ICUEE of only
one piece of equipment. The North American
market continues to be an area of interest and
growth for the Italian manufacturer.
Bronto Skylift used ICUEE to
exhibit its new S 230 XDT
telescopic and articulated
aerial work platform.
by 540 pounds to 10360 pounds.The
telehandler’s main design changes are reflected
in the engine choice, cab design, serviceability
and product quality, the company said.
“This newly updated telehandler is even
simpler to use and service,” said Hislop. “It
is still the same machine our customers love,
but small upgrades have made a great product
even better. It is easy to drive and offers
industry-leading load capacity for its size.”
The Deutz TD 2.9 L4 Tier 4 final engine
replaces the Deutz D 2011 L4 Tier 4 interim
engine.The engine is designed in such a way
that it does not require a diesel particulate
filter, only a diesel oxidation catalyst muffler,
Terex AWP said.The power of the new
engine is 55.4 kW (74 HP) at 2600 rpm
compared to 50 kW (67 HP) at 2600 rpm of
the original.
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