18.08.2016

Fork rotator for telehandlers

VHS Special Product, the manufacturing division of Dutch Manitou distributor VHS has launched a new telehandler fork rotator.
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The attachment also allows the placing of loads in narrow areas

The Roforks attachment features 360 degree continuous rotation, is CE tested and approved by TÜV and has a maximum capacity of 2,500kg. The device weighs just under 600kg and features 1.2 metre forks. They allow lifting of placing of loads in narrow aisles and offer additional manoeuvrability, helping boost efficiency and save fuel. The Roforks device also allow the forks to be used facing the machine, which can be handy for certain types of load.
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The Roforks saves time getting square-on to a load

The company claims that all this can add up to a 15 percent reduction in fuel usage buy not needing to shunt and get square onto the load with the machine, along with a 25 percent reduction in work time and a 50 percent cut to the space required. The full package including quick couplers carries a price of around €6,000.