STEIGER ® TBR 250 – result of the "Weight Watcher" project

There are (R)evolutionary developments in RUTHMANN's 3.5 t chassis class not only with the brand-new STEIGER ® TB 290. The advanced, new STEIGER ® TBR 250 - on which RUTHMANN already published more information during October 2016 - is the EURO 6-compatible, next truck mounted platform generation with movable jib on a 3.5 t chassis. 

New emission standards have their advantages and disadvantages. Toxic gases are being reduced, which is for sure a positive thing. For manufacturers of mountings/ superstructures many disadvantages may arise because additional exhaust technology always claims additional weight and space requirements.

RUTHMANN already launched a project called ‘Weight Watcher’ some time ago. This project is carried out on one side along with the vehicle manufacturers in order - wherever possible - to keep vehicle weight input low. On the other hand, RUTHMANN employees are constantly being encouraged to submit ideas to weight optimization of STEIGER ® construction to contribute in reducing construction weights.

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The results of the ‘weight watcher’ project led to decisive optimizations that make even more performance data possible on a 3.5 t chassis. 

In case of the TBR 250 and the TB 290, the structural components of the tower (space frame design) and the telescopic boom system (with multi-bevel technology) have been reconstructed again to reduce weight and yet maintain the same stability and stiffness as the EURO 6 chassis are about 50 kg heavier as previous EURO class chassis.

Replacement option for 7.49 t

The launch of the new model has already begun even though the new TBR 250 – which is equipped with up to 25 m working height and 16.5 m outreach with 100 kg basket load – will be physically shown for the first time in early 2017. An increased demand for this innovation has already been observed as the new TBR 250 is a real replacement option for truck mounted working platforms with a similar working height on 7.49 t chassis – for example, the TBR 250 features a 230 kg work basket load, 185° jib rotation angle and it can be positioned up to 5° inclined. Also because, for example, rental companies can obtain the same rental rates on the market at a lower operating cost, thus results in profit. At the same time the potential audience increases because 3.5 t transporters may be driven by all license holders. 

COCKPIT on board

The proven and at the same time modern control technology - which RUTHMANN applies with the COCKPIT product - ensures the safe, simple and intuitive operation of the STEIGER ®. This is reinforced by a lot of common parts referring to other STEIGER ® models of the TB and TBR class. This offers many advantages in service, maintenance and repair and spare parts inventory. 

Chassis selection

RUTHMANN customers will be able to choose from different chassis variants in the medium and long term. RUTHMANN will in future as well offer variants on heavier chassis of the 5.5 t up to the 6 t class (with HV supports) respectively the 7 to 9 t class (with S-supports). This is primarily interesting for end users of the following trades: painters, building cleaners, hall builders, cleaning contractors, traffic light technicians, communities and energy suppliers, where frequently the 3.5 t class is less important.

Last but not least: Fine grained-steel against aluminium

For 7 years now, in the segment of light truck-mounted working platforms, RUTHMANN has counted on ultra-high-strength fine-grained steel with proven multi-bevel technology and only one weld seam. Compared to aluminium, longevity is sustainably assured and it is equally light and stable.