New Fuchs material handler includes Tier 4 Final engine

Terex-Fuchs,  Louisville, Kentucky, introduces the new Fuchs MHL350 F Series material handler, which includes an efficient Tier 4 Final (Stage IV) engine and refinements to the hydraulic system and upper carriage design that elevate operating efficiency and machine reliability. The new MHL350 F handler offers two different stick/boom configurations: standard 52.5-foot (16-meter) reach and optional 48.2-foot (14.6-meter) multipurpose stick that includes a second hydraulic cylinder to aid in sorting applications. 
 

The machine’s hydraulics package delivers quick response of attachment operation and fast work cycles, even under heavy loads, according to the company. The MHL350 F handler’s hydraulically driven fans for oil, water and intercooler automatically control fan speed to continuously maintain the optimum operating temperature range, even in extreme heat. A new upper carriage design better protects the hydraulic and fuel tanks, while larger vent openings in the metal cowling increase airflow to the engine area to keep the machine running cooler, according to the company.
 

Powered by a new Tier 4 Final (Stage IV) engine, the turbocharged 215-horsepower (160 kilowatt) diesel engine uses selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to deliver a fuel-efficient method for meeting today’s emissions regulations. The system design eliminates the burner used in active filter regeneration and employs passive regeneration of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) to save on fuel consumption.
 

All new F Series Fuchs material handlers come standard with eco-mode operation to further reduce fuel consumption and lower long-term operating costs. Control of this feature is located on the machine’s multifunction button panel and allows the operator to match engine power to the task at hand. Operating in the “Eco Mode” or “Eco+ Mode” setting limits engine horsepower to 90 percent or 80 percent respectively, delivering up to 36 percent fuel savings. “While Fuchs material handlers are designed to conserve fuel at 100 percent engine speed,” says Fuchs Technical Sales Manager, Steve Brezinski. “Eco Mode allows the operator to fine-tune power demand based on the need to increase machine flexibility in reducing costs.”
 

Now joystick controlled, the machine’s hydraulically elevating cab raises the operator’s maximum eye level to 18.4 feet (5.6 meter) to substantially improve the operator’s sightline when loading/unloading high-wall trailers and rail cars for increased efficiency. Inside the cab, a new joystick design offers proportional control of grab rotation and open/close functions, places the most important machine functions at the operator’s fingertips, and leaves multiple space openings for customized options, according to the company. An expanded, 7-inch (178-milimeter) touchscreen display is designed to improve operating convenience of the MHL350 F handler and display images from the integrated reversing camera. The machine’s new standard rear-view camera offers night vision to improve vision while operating the machine in low ambient light conditions. A new USB charger and additional storage space inside the cab enhances operating convenience, according to the company.
 

When equipped with Terex Telematics, the MHL350 F material handler further improves machine efficiency, productivity and uptime, says the company. The system tracks critical operating data such as operating hours, fuel level and consumption, machine location, service events and maintenance notifications. This data is then transmitted to a secured, password-protected website where it can be accessed at any time and from any location in the world where internet access is available. The website reports all the data in a customizable fashion. Machine service event reporting can be tailored to provide alerts to specific key technicians who can quickly address the situation.
 

Its double-row slewing ring design disperses forces over two rows of bearings to improve component service life and durability, says the company. Rigid hydraulic pipes on the stick, boom and undercarriage offer superior protection from damage. Steel plates shielding the hydraulic lines at the end of the stick offer additional protection against damage to improve system reliability, according to the company. Inverted hydraulic cylinder mounting provides protection during trailer and rail car loading/unloading and reduces exposure to debris and moisture to improve longevity.
 

For more information about the Fuchs MHL350 F material handler is available at www.terex-fuchs.com.