
TerranzMecliftVariable reachML4218RC
ML4218RC
42-ton Variable Reach Truck with 1.8m load center - Safe, Productive and Versatile
Variable Reach Truck ML4218RC
Safe
ML4218RC with its vertically movable cabin, allows the driver to position himself in the right place, to see either the forks or surrounding areas which enhances occupational safety at the workplace and allows a comfortable operating experience.
Productive and Unique
ML4218RC is capable of lifting 42 tons with 1.8m load centre, it can reach up to 3,25 meters and taking the lifting height as high as 7,8 meters.
With high lifting and reaching capability, Meclift™ ML4218RC excels on loading/unloading heavy materials into/from containers. It can lift 33t to the middle of a standard container, making logistical manoeuvres significantly easier and safer. By using the Bogey Rollers attachment, you can move loads even heavier than 32 tons to the middle of a standard 20ft container.
One of our customers stated, that the Meclift™ ML4218RC has reduced material handling time by 50%.
Agile and Versatile
Meclift™ ML4218RC with the Lifting Beams attachment is a unique combination for long and heavy object handling. By using this attachment, it's possible to place rods, pipes and tubes into the middle of a 40ft container.
ML4218RC with fork-mounted top lift spreader, can put 20 – 40ft laden containers on a trailer or a flat wagon.
Specification
| Lifting capacity | 42 000 kg |
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| Load centre | 1 800 mm |
| Lifting height | 6 000 mm |
| Reach | 3 250 mm |
| Lifting speed | 0.15 m/s |
| Length (without attachments) | 7 800 mm |
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| Width | 3 780 mm |
| Height (min) | 3 485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 5 000 mm |
| Ground clearance | 320 mm |
| Turning radius | 8 600 mm |
| Weight (without attachments) | 57 500 kg |
| Standard forks (W × H × L) | 300 × 150 × 2 400 mm |
| Engine | Cummins QSL9, Stage III / Tier 3 or Stage V / Tier 4 |
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| Rated power | 242 kW @ 2 100 rpm (Stage III) · 254 kW @ 2 200 rpm (Stage V) |
| Peak torque | 1 424 Nm @ 1 500 rpm (Stage III) · 1 526 Nm @ 1 400 rpm (Stage V) |
| Transmission | ZF WG 260, 5/3-speed automatic |
| Driving speed | 25 km/h |
| Drive axle | Kessler D102PL341/528-NLB |
| Service / parking brake | Hydraulic wet disc / spring-applied disc |
| Tyres (front / rear) | 4 × 480/95R25 / 2 × 480/95R25 |
| Cabin | Hydraulically movable, no mast in view |
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Source: manufacturer datasheets listed above. — = not published by the manufacturer. Specifications may vary by configuration and are subject to change.
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