25 April 2015, 00:00
HTL Telehandlers: so many customer benefits…
The telehandlers HTL bring a wide range of innovations to their market, in terms of compactness, pollution levels (with a significant reduction in noise and pollutant emissions levels), user safety, reliability, comfort, ease of use and transportation.
With lifting capacities of up to 9000 lb (4 tons) and lifting heights up to 17 m, HTL telehandlers can be rapidly fitted with multiple accessories (quick-fits): forks, simple or toothless buckets, work tools, hooked brackets, and side-mounted work tool containers. These offer excellent manoeuvrability, excellent work autonomy and numerous advantages.
A high level of stability
Thanks to their standard equipment, HTL telehandlers offer excellent stability, regardless of the terrain surface. This lateral stability is the combined result of the automatic locking of the rear deck rotation and the limitation of progressive movement and rearward travel. This combination prevents any adverse dynamic effects on the machine and therefore increases the stability on any terrain. The 14m and 17m’s also have a lateral tilt corrector for extra stability.
The two forward stabilisers reinforce this stability in all working configurations. Their ability to operate independently allows them to rapidly adapt to all types of terrains at any time.
The Haulotte Group is breaking new ground and raising performance levels for standard equipment with a rear deck locking system, thus reinforcing its stability. This stiffening of the two axles more than doubles the usual stabilisation surface.
Safety in all operating positions
HTL telescopic handlers assist the operator in all operating positions with numerous visual and sound indicators. The “travel” and “worksite” modes, clearly identified, make maneuvering safer by avoiding any possible confusion.
With the assistance of all of these control indicators – covering overloading, stability, reversing - the operator can truly focus on his work.
Ergonomy : take a seat
Because comfort is so important for all-day driving. Haulotte has made ergonomics a priority of the new design to reduce hardship in day-to-day work operations. All controls have been specifically positioned for easier access according to their frequency of use. The joystick “Smart Control” includes all boom functions for precision work. ROPS and FOPS fitted, spacious, sound-proofed, easy to access, the cabs are fitted with every feature to ensure operator comfort: ventilation, air conditioning (optional), adjustable seats, storage space, etc…
A backlit electronic dashboard centralizes all information about the operating status of the machine for continuous monitoring. Finally the load moment indicator (or LMI) ideally positioned to be easily read in head high position, includes an automatic cut off when operating with a tilting risk. This new generation of LMI, is intelligently managed by a CPU, which allows increased operating precision and also enables the operator to manually reset the system without the need for any tools. Thanks to this improvement, there is no need to call a field technician. The customer reduces his downtime and thus saves money.
Performance and productivity:
Haulotte design: no compromise between lifting capacity and load chart for maximum productivity. The integration of the latest technologies significantly facilitates the driving of telehandlers : the user can control its action and its environment.
The hydrostatic transmission combines optimal torque, power and speed for an unequalled driving comfort. The «Inching» pedal is ideal for smooth driving for an easy approach to a structure.
“Flow sharing" system or “sharing hydraulic flow” is an intelligent management feature allowing the use of all hydraulic movements on a continuous and simultaneous basis.
The hydraulic quick fittings, in boom head, allows to attach a wide range of accessories.
An optimized motorization
A new motorization TIER IV Final now equipped on the whole range of Haulotte telehandlers
HTL telehandler are the only telehandler, in segments 10, 14 and 17 m, with an engine without particle filter and AdBlue post treatment system, which meets the requirements of TIER IV Final standards
Unique on the market, the KOHLER engine of HTL make it possible to meet the most demanding work environments in terms of pollutant emissions and fine particle restrictions.
Thanks to the high power density, low fuel consumption and smooth yet uniform delivery of power throughout the entire RPM range, the KDI 3404 engine offers an approach to limiting emissions that is effective, yet easy to manage from the technical standpoint and requires minimal maintenance.
The use of advanced technologies such as a high-pressure (2000 bar) Common Rail injection system and an electronically controlled EGR valve for re -circulating exhaust gasses, the four valves per cylinder allow for a more efficient combustion while reducing the fuel consumption and delivering levels of power equivalent to engines with larger displacements allows the engines to meet the stringent Tier 4 Final emission norms without the use of any DPF device and use of additives (AdBlue) filter.
This increases productivity since the work cycle is not interrupted by the filter regeneration process.
With these superior characteristics and perfect integration of the turbocharger with the engine and its electronic control system, the new KDI 3404 offers smooth, pleasant driving that can only be called "excellent". Driving smoothness is combined with exceptionally comfortable operation with minimum levels of noise and vibration, thanks to the use of "bedplate" architecture (crankcase + bedplate) for the engine block.
Powerful and robustness
The telehandlers HTL are designed to “handle” all environments. Regardless of the nature of the ground and terrain obstacles, its four-wheel drive and steering provide power and maneuverability.
The high strength of the mono-block chassis guarantees the robustness of the HTL while protecting the structure from stress.
Its tilt correction function provides horizontal stabilization and its high ground clearance makes it possible to perform in the most difficult worksite terrain conditions.
Accessibility: a tool which is 100% operational
The Haulotte Group provides for “hands-on” maintenance made possible by ensuring optimal access to engine components and peripherals, illustrated by the easy opening of the huge hood. Filters, oil supply, the hydraulic system, the fuel tank, etc, are all within easy reach. All maintenance tasks (cleaning, re-loading, etc.) can be performed very quickly.
The quality of its mechanical, hydraulic and electrical sub-assemblies ensure the reliability of the telescopic handlers, while still prioritising safety.
Source: Haulotte Group