Hire and Rental News - May 2018

A corporate partner to the McGrath Foundation’s mission to raise money to place specialist McGrath Breast Care Nurses where needed, Height 4 Hire is contributing 20% of the hire price of the machine to the McGrath Foundation in the hope of reaching $15,000 by October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Owner of Height 4 Hire, Ken Baker, said: “We wanted to celebrate our milestone of 500 machines with something special and also wanted to contribute back to the community that supports us. A few of us at Height 4 Hire have been personally affected by cancer so we are looking for any way to help raise funds towards awareness or services to help those suffering from cancer,” Mr Baker said. McGrath Foundation Ambassador and Director, Tracy Bevan, said the McGrath Foundation continues to be blown away by the support fromAustralian communities, which directly helps the Foundation in its mission to ensure Safety is achieved through enhanced visibility, an excellent operator driving position, advanced speed accuracy controls, precise hydraulic movements and accidental collision protection according to Tony Lockwood, Telehandler Product Manager for Construction Equipment Australia (CEA). “The cabin has a large windshield that allows vision of the load even when it is suspended on its head and also when the boom is lowered," Tony said. “A movable steering column allows the operator to get in and out easily and to achieve an excellent driving position.” Speed accuracy is regulated by a hydrostatic transmission and variable displacement pump (with 500 bar working pressure). “Magni’s software manages the flow sharing system to ensure more precise and safe hydraulic movements,” Tony said. “Attachment recognition built into the 42 ACCESS IN ACTION • MAY 2018 Rotating telehandler range is safe, reliable and versatile Capable of doubling as a high-capacity forklift and a site crane, with added versatility of a range of attachments, Magni’s rotating telehandler range also offers safety measures. operating systems on the Magnis gives the operator a clear view of the position and capacity of their load at all times and stops the machine from working outside its working envelope. Steering cylinders on the axles, epicyclic reduction and oil- immersed multi-disc brakes protect from accidental collision.” An integrated diagnostic system helps the technician to find problems on the electrical circuit to reduce trouble shooting time and improve machine reliability, he said. “The electronic management of the transmission allows for a longer life for components and reduces fuel consumption by 10-15%. “Magni Telehandlers are versatile and can operate in rough terrain due to their powerful hydrostatic transmission, 4 wheel drive, 2 speed forward/ reverse and rear tilting and different steering modes. “The quick fit system is a dedicated hooking system to the accessory that grants a rapid, solid and efficient coupling. Once recognised the mounted attachment automatically sets load limits increasing the safety while working. Pivoting and scissor outriggers can be used for confined jobsites.” Magni rotating telehandlers have up to 6 tonne lifting capacity and 46m reach. Contact: 02 9838 5014 or visit website: www.cfc.com.au Pink Machine celebrates 500th milestone and raises funds To celebrate its 500th machine, Height 4 Hire has painted its new Compact 14 scissor lift, supplied at cost by Haulotte, pink to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation. every family in Australia experiencing breast cancer has access to a breast care nurse no matter where they live – and always free. “We are proud to have funded 119 McGrath Breast Care Nurses working nationally who, together, have supported more than 60,000 families going through breast cancer. Efforts like this are truly helping us to make a difference; we couldn’t do it without you,” Tracy said. ‘Pinkie’, as it is affectionately known, is available for hire from Height 4 Hire for any jobs requiring up to a 14m working platform. The Compact 14 is part of the Compact range from Haulotte. Keith Clarke, General Manager for  Haulotte Australia said: “The Compact 14 is light, which reduces transport costs and has a compact design making it great for high storage facilities or high ceilings. It also features the highest load capacity on the market of 350kg; capable of lifting three people. Height 4 Hire has been raising money for the McGrath Foundation. In 2015, Height 4 Hire, and other companies including Haulotte, sponsored and participated in a 22.5km hike, which raised over $50,000 towards the McGrath Foundation. Contact: 07 3713 0500 or visit website: www.height4hire.com.au/ or Haulotte: www.haulotte.com.au The Magnis gives the operator a clear view of the position and capacity of their load Height 4 Hire has painted its Compact 14 scissor pink to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation ACCESS in ACTION