AN
INNOVATIVE tracked dumper makes its UK debut at ScotPlant in April.
The
Hinowa TX2500 Traxporter has a swivel skip which can be operated at
the same time as the vehicle is in motion, an advantage over most of
its competitors. It also has a 180° rotating seat and controls, so
the operator can always face in the direction of travel.
Typical
applications include horticulture, landscaping, agriculture,
construction and estates management. Hinowa previewed a prototype of
the Traxporter at Bauma 2013 and this is the first production model
to be shown in the UK.
Designed
for difficult ground conditions, the TX2500 has a top speed of 12km/h
(7.5mph) and a powerful Kubota V2203-EU1 4-cylinder 35.9kW (48.8hp)
diesel engine. The rubber tracks utilise two fixed and four floating
rollers, for powerful and smooth traction. The operator is protected
by an FOPS-approved cage and a safety belt. The simple controls
include two levers for steering and a smooth accelerator pedal, as
well as a one-touch parking brake. The dumper can carry 2,500kg and
is rated for 1.49m³. Slewing the skip also enables efficient tipping
from either side or the rear.
Engineered
for low whole life costs, standard features include self-lubricating,
maintenance-free bushes.
The
engine layout is optimised for quick and easy access to maintenance
points. The front lights are protected to minimise the risk of
damage.
The
exclusive UK dealer for Hinowa is Access Platform Sales (APS),
representing all Hinowa construction, lifting and materials handling
products. This includes Hinowa tracked access platforms,
mini-dumpers, tracked forklifts, mini backhoe loaders, compact
excavators and mini-tractors. APS has a substantial presence in
Scotland, including a workshop in Wishaw near Glasgow. It shares the
site with its sister company, Platform Service & Repair (PSR),
the UK's largest specialist in powered access equipment inspection,
service and repair. PSR offers preventative and scheduled
maintenance, a rapid response service to breakdowns and fully
equipped workshops for refurbishing used equipment to a very high
standard.
The
TX2500 will be joined at ScotPlant by the Hinowa 17.75 and 20.10
tracked boom lifts, as well as the Hinowa HS1100 mini-dumper. APS
will also exhibit machines from other brands it represents, including
a Youngman BoSS X3 low-level access platform; Niftylift 120T
trailer-mounted boom lift; Nifty HR12NDE hybrid boom lift; and Genie
GS2632 electric slab scissor lift. A further highlight will be the
Isoli PNT230 vehicle-mounted boom.
ScotPlant
2014 takes place on 25th and 26th April. Visit Access Platform Sales
at Stand 7, in Avenue D.
