Hire and Rental News - February 2019

SUSTAINABILITY “MSM can also offer other lighting towers which are ‘all’ electric machines with NO emissions, TL55 Battery model and TL55 Solar model. “Emission regulatory requirements will continue to reduce the emissions, the program being focused on the automotive sector initially and in due course, to some level on the non-road mobile machinery. The Stage V (EU) and Tier 4 Final (EPA) will influence many countries, but not all, around the world,” Chris said. Access industry leading the way According to Haulotte Australia, lowering emissions, using more sustainable fuel sources and operating the most efficient machines are all immediate ways to create a positive impact on your environmental footprint. In a world first system, Haulotte’s Stop emissions system automatically switches off the engine after a period (90 seconds) of idle activity. Systems like this significantly reduce the running time of the engine by up to 20% and reduce fuel consumption by 8%. Also with the engine switched off there is a significant reduction in pollution and noise levels, Haulotte Australia’s Managing Director Keith Clarke said. “Cities across the globe must rise to the same challenge: tackle air pollution, fight global warming and offer their citizens the best possible living conditions. These constraints lead to the development of environmentally- friendly alternative energies. For this reason the industry is seeing a shift towards hybrid, or electric booms that offer the same technical performance as their diesel counterparts, but with a more sustainable footprint,” Keith said. “Electric booms, like Haulotte’s latest Pulseo generation, offer lower energy costs and less air and noise pollution, all with optimal performance thanks to recent developments and continuous improvements in motors and batteries. “Operation is no longer restricted since electric models can work in both indoor and outdoor applications, with rough-terrain capabilities and low-emission and low-noise restricted zones, like hospitals and schools, at any time of day or night. “High-capacity batteries and the ability to lower the basket by force of gravity with no power consumption means the battery performance is capable of a full day’s work. If extended battery power is required, the on-board range extender engine can rapidly recharge the batteries, while the machine retains its full operating capacity during the charge cycle. At the end of a shift, the built- in charger and its smart power management module optimise both the charge and life span of your batteries,” Keith said. Snorkel products are designed to meet stringent US and European requirements, Matthew Elvin said. “All Snorkel diesel powered lifts are Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB compliant. In addition, Snorkel is proud to offer a wide range of electric powered lifts, and also offers a bi-energy power solution on its rough terrain scissor lift family, which enables the lift to be switched between a Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB compliant diesel engine and electric power. “Snorkel believes in keeping it simple and therefore favours reliable hydraulics over complex electrical/computer systems. This means all Snorkel equipment can be easily operated, maintained and trouble shot without the need for expensive diagnostic tools and specially trained engineers. “For emissions compliance, we focus on improving efficiencies within the hydraulic and electric systems, enabling us to reduce engine size and horsepower, without compromising performance,” Matthew said. “As the EU market starts to implement the increased standards, we foresee it being set at that level for several years while the remainder of the industry implements its compliant products. Currently, in the US market there is reduced political drive to increase emission standards,” Matthew said. n Electric engines, vehicles, and equipment are increasing in popularity as regulations tighten CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Rental Show 2019 – USA 17-20 February 2019 – Anaheim, California www.therentalshow.com BAUMA 2019 – Germany 8-14 April 2019 – Munich World’s largest construction equipment show. www.bauma.de HIRE19 – Australia 22-23 May 2019 – Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Australia’s only Hire Expo. www.hire19.com.au HIANZ Conference & Trade Show – New Zealand 2-4 July 2019 – Hamilton Exhibition and sponsorship information contact: +64 07 575 2563 www.hianz.net.nz Asian InterMat 2019 – Thailand 5-7 September 2019 – Bangkok, Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Exhibition and conference that presents products and services around construction. www.clocate.com/conference/Asian- InterMat-2019 CONEXPO Latin America 2019 – Chile 2-5 October 2019 – Santiago Latin-American manufacturer-run, regional platform for construction industry. www.conexpolatinamerica.com CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2020 – USA 10-14 March 2020 – Las Vegas The international gathering place for the construction and construction materials and fluid power, power transmission and motion control industries. www.conexpoconagg.com P66 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2019