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Handling and changing large tyres in open-pit mines

Posted on 1 Jun 2010

A new Hyster H25.00XM-12 forklift truck fitted with an IMT TH3536 tyre handling attachment will be showcased on the Elite Truck Bodies stand at the Reifen 2010 exhibition in Essen, Germany (June 1-4), demonstrating an efficient way of handling and changing tyres used in open pits. The IMT TH3536 can change tyres with rims of 18.00-25 to 57.5/85 x 5, weighing up to 11,000 kg at a 2,100 mm load centre.

“The new Hyster H25-32XM range is designed to offer a unique blend of high productivity, reliable proven components, fuel efficiency and outstanding driver comfort”, explains Antoon Cooijmans, Big Trucks Product Manager for Hyster Europe. “They are versatile with excellent visibility and low operating costs”.

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