Might is right with new TCM forklift
01 December 2006
TCM’s new heavy-duty FD430 forklift truck has been designed for mega-container yards, steel mills and other heavy industries and is well suited for a range of demanding tasks in the Gulf, says Aljomaih Equipment Company, the Riyadh-based sole distributor for the Japanese equipment manufacturer.
The revamped truck has been launched as part of TCM’s ‘Global Stage 06’ three-year business initiative to further position itself as an international player by introducing innovative, larger machines in key markets across the world.
Commenting on the breakthrough features of the new forklift, Aljomaih Equipment general manager Abdullah S Al Ali says: “The operator-friendly forklift is a pioneering model mounted with a new engine in compliance with stringent emission controls, and it is capable of much faster lifting speeds. With its new 243 kW inter-cooler 11,940 cc diesel engine, the forklift has the power to perform continuously under very harsh operating conditions. Lifting speeds have been improved by a remarkable 30 per cent over the previous model, which translates into enhanced productivity.
He continues: “Wider operator visibility and an improved rear view ensure safer operation of the truck. A large capacity air-conditioning system coupled with a multi-functional deluxe driver’s seat – which can be reclined, moved forward and backward, up and down, with its comfortable suspension seat and adjustable arm rest – reduces driver’s fatigue during long hours of operation.
“A pillarless and elevated cabin with a compact meter panel board adds to driver’s visibility for a safer operation. For improved safety, the unit is equipped with a new hoist-and-twist interlock system to prevent the container from falling off if the spreader is mishandled. An audio and visual warning device is also fitted to avoid excessive cargo lifting and tilting. This unit is equipped with a three-speed automatic transmission with two stick levers and a one-touch parking brake system operated by air-pressure spring brake.”
Aljomaih Equipment Company, which markets the entire range of TCM products, also represents Iveco, Case New Holland, Merlo and Nardi of Italy, Claas and MTU of Germany, Tacom of Japan, Nokka-Tume of Finland, Perkins of the UK, Arcusin of Spain, and the US-based Valmont Industries, which manufactures Valley irrigation systems.
For higher working heights and a longer working reach, Aljomaih markets the Merlo panoramic telescopic handlers with a range of models to choose from.
The firm also sells an extensive product range comprising generator sets and engines, wheel loaders, dozers graders, concrete mixers, vibratory compactors and asphalt rollers, forklifts and telescopic handlers, marine container straddle carrier and telescopic spreaders, agriculture tractors and harvesters, mowers and balers, combined seed drills and fertilizer spreaders, cultivators and disc ploughs and trailers and auto-bale loader wagons and irrigation equipment and systems to the Saudi market.
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