10.07.2013

40 unit order for Kalmar

Kalmar has booked an order for 20 DRT450 reach stackers and 20 DCG160-6 forklift trucks from Pacific Materials Handling, its Australian dealer.

The Kalmar DRT450 reachstacker provides 45 tonnes capacity in the first row and has been specifically designed to meet the needs of Asia-Pacific customers. Built in Kalmar's Shanghai factory, the machines can stack 9'6" containers up to five high.
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A 45 tonne Kalmar DRT450 reachstacker in action

Kalmar DCG160-6 forklift trucks are designed for industrial and stevedoring applications. Featuring 16 tonne capacity at 600mm load centres, the trucks are the first to incorporate the new Kalmar EGO cabin.

Peter McLean, Kalmar vice president, Australia and New Zealand said: "Once again, Kalmar has delivered an innovative and highly productive solution to meet our customers' needs. Lowering the cost of ownership is increasingly becoming a critical factor and this is where our reach stackers and forklift trucks excel through designing and building machines tailored for the region. We are delighted to see Pacific Materials Handling go from strength to strength in the development of their business and naturally very pleased that Kalmar equipment features so significantly in their portfolio".