12.02.2021

More electric Faresins for O’Brien

UK rental company M O’Brien Plant Hire has ordered more Faresin 6.26 Full Electric compact telehandlers.

M O’Brien took the first two units from UK dealer GGR late last year, with a further two now delivered. The units offer a six metre lift height, 2,600kg lift capacity and a forward reach of 3.1 metres at which it can handle 900kg. The standard 300Ah battery will last up to six hours of constant typical use, with a recharge time of 1.5 hours from zero with the external fast charger. The standard 110 volt on board charger is also available and can be used for an overnight recharge.
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The second batch of Faresin Full Electric 6.26 telehandlers to join the M O’Brien fleet

Since purchasing the first two Faresin Full Electrics O’Brien also ordered two units of JCB’s new electric compact telehandler, due for delivery later this year.

Managing director Michael O’Brien said: “As early adopters of new technology, we committed to trying out the Faresin 6.26 Full Electric with an initial order of two machines last year. When you’re involved with new and innovative products, there’s always an element of paying your money and taking your chance. The real test is what the machines can do in practice, but with this product we are glad that we have not waited on the side lines. The Faresin machines have proven to be very popular so far and it makes sense to make a further commitment to both the technology and the brand.”
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Janus Britz of GGR (L) hands the new machines over to Martin Ruane of M O’Brien

Steve King of GGR added: “This is great news for us especially with competition in the market and other products of this type expected in the future. This order signifies the growing success of this product in the field. It is even more reassuring to know that these units have been purchased for use HS2 and other high profile signature projects. With the world and industry placing a much greater value and focus on sustainability and zero emissions targets, we expect many other plant hire firms to follow suit.”