23.09.2010

200 Terex telehandlers for the US Marines

Terex has won an $18.9 million contract to build 200 Terex TX51-19MD, 5,000 lb. capacity, Light Rough Terrain Forklifts (LRTF) telehandlers for the United States Marine Corps

The initial delivery is for over 100 units valued at around $9 million. The Marines first acquired the TX51-19MD LRTF, a militarised version of a commercial model, in 2001 following amore than a year of trials. The unit is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the USMC, including: fording, beach operations and helicopter-transport.
Please register to see all images

Terex TX51-19MD

Thomas Manley, vice president, Terex government programs said: “We are proud to continue our support to the USMC through this re-procurement. We have been fulfilling military contracts for close to a decade and the Corps has been one of our most loyal customers. They are demanding because of their mission and they deserve the best we can provide.”

“We are pleased with the Corps’ continued confidence in our TX51-19MD. We have a first class project team in place, and recognise supporting the Corps with our equipment is a privilege that must be earned every day.”