23.09.2006

APF show picture highlights

The bi-annual International Forest Machinery Exhibition was again at the Ragley Estate, Alcester. The increasing interest in access platforms was reflected in numerous exhibits including several new machines.

Here we show some of the show highlights.


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Lots of punters on the second day before the rain came

This year's APF felt far busier than in 2004, with many exhibitors unable to cope with the amount of stand visitors. Several had sold machines from the stand and also exhausted smaller equipment supplies.

More information will be posted at a later date and also appear in next month's Cranes & Access magazine.
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Arbrtruck uses a Genie 16.5 metre boom giving with 6.5m outreach with 225kg in the basket

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The prototype Arbtruck is a platform designed specifically for arborists, utility companies and local authorities

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When empty the basket is stored in the rear box, when full with 3 tonnes of chip, the basket is carried at the rear

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Santana's joint venture with SkyHigh - and built by SkyKing - has produced a 12.5 metre platform with 6 metre outreach

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The platform is mounted directly onto the four jack legs not the chassis

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Trac-access Teupen Leo 23GT on the Ranger stand

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Promax Access had a variety of platforms including tractor, truck and trailer mounted units

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IJ Access had its best show this year with strong interest in the crawler platforms

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Mounted on a John Deere 6920 this 28 metre platform - claimed to be a UK first - was seen on the Promax stand.

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Hidden in the forest area was a 16 metre Italmec with Terrain Scout