NICOLAS MDED and NICOLAS side girder deck with a more than five-fold ratio between the payload and tare weight comfortably master the endurance test on a difficult route across the Apennines

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The dimensions of the transformer were a very compact 10.5 x 3.9 x 4.5 metres - a concentrated load which the NICOLAS MDED easily took in its stride. The excellent payload/tare weight ratio kept the weight of the total combination as low as possible - clearly a decisive advantage when negotiating steep inclines. In addition, the NICOLAS MDED has an extremely low platform height of 755 mm.

34-tonne axle load, a steering angle of up to 55° and a broad range of accessories for a wide variety of applications turn the NICOLAS MDED into a versatile and efficient vehicle that is being successfully used around the world.

Founded in 1855, NICOLAS develops and produces heavy load transporters designed to move oversized and heavy loads on the road and in industrial plants. "To see how the vehicles and side girder deck have once again proven their worth during this transport assignment is confirmation of that which we have developed and improved at NICOLAS," said Sebastien Porteu, Managing Director at NICOLAS. "We have accomplished a great deal in recent years, and completely restructured our production processes, quality management and customer service". In the process, integrating NICOLAS into the worldwide leading TII Group has also helped. Simultaneous Engineering - the parallel development of individual assemblies, if necessary at different locations and with the help of the know-how of the Group - now ensures the perfect interconnection of the functions of individual assemblies as well as short development times. Increased demands on all suppliers, rigid process and quality controls along with a transition to the so-called paint assembly ensure reliable quality standards from steel construction, hydraulics and electronics through to corrosion protection.