Telescopic handler rocks

Independent materials handling specialist, Rushlift, has secured a deal to supply Albion Stone, leading mine operator and manufacturer of Portland Stone, with a high capacity telescopic handler - the Doosan DT160.

The new equipment will be based in Jordans mine, Portland, and used to extract stone from the underground mining operation beneath the local Cricket Club's pitch.

The sale of the DT160 came about when Albion Stone recognised its previous equipment was not meeting growing material handling needs.

The planned introduction of a second mining machine to the operation later in the year, has prompted investment which will enable Albion Stone to maintain good output of top quality Portland Stone from the mine.

The 16t telescopic handler, which can operate with either forks or a bucket, is fitted with a number of special adaptations for safe working in the mine, including an in-built fire suppression system for the engine and a catalytic converter to process exhaust gasses.

Versatile and reliable, the new Doosan telehandler series is claimed to provide exceptional performance, and unmatched capabilities for handling heavy material loads up to 21t, whilst maintaining the agility normally associated with a smaller forklift truck.