Merlo rotary telehandlers excel on construction site

But Abemec is also a dealer of the Italian telescopic handler brand Merlo. Especially the rotating specimens of these multi-purpose machines are also widely used on construction sites. 

Abemec's branches in Veghel and Gilze specialize in servicing rotary Merlo telehandlers. "But of course our specialized mechanics drive to Groningen just as well if necessary," says salesman Ben Verhoeven. Among other things, what sets Merlo's machines apart is the hydrostatic transmission, which provides millimeter precision in the machine's movements and in the positioning of the load. "In addition, today's rotary telescopic handlers are equipped with two independent hydraulic systems. This allows the machine to rotate without affecting the other functions." 

Merlo telehandlers also have a flat undercarriage over which an operator can walk easily and safely. "And around the machines is the so-called 'ring of steel' made of solid steel. This not only ensures safety, but also makes the telehandler very stable without the need for a counterweight." The Roto range consists of several variants: from 4 to 7 tons lifting capacity and from 16 to 35 meters lifting height. "In which the outrigger system is also special," Verhoeven points out. "Just like a tower crane, it can be outriggered at any point. You don't have to fully extend the beams if the ground demands it. The lifting program is automatically adjusted accordingly, and the machine continuously measures the back pressure to see if the telescopic handler is stable enough." 

And then there is the boom. This is of a special construction and with a special welding method, making it enormously stiff. Verhoeven: "Even fully extended and under full load, the boom is still perfectly straight. This means that there is little tension in the boom and that it continues to slide in and out easily, even with a load and on a large radius. For example, when installing solar panels, this is nice work."