

The MC18 delivers a ground clearance of 30 cm, the highest on the compact truck market. With only 79 dB in the cabin while running, the operator works in optimal conditions, whereas the market average is 86 dB. To provide users with even more comfort, the "double-skin" cover consists of a tough, rigid section and a flexible insulated section, ensuring that noise nuisance is reduced.

This innovation allows the load to be monitored throughout the whole lifting operation. This combination ensures that the operator is protected from falling objects, meeting the requirement of ISO 6055 (FOPS) safety standards. This is composed of two tempered glass sheets separated by a plastic film (creating laminated glass). With an overall width of 1450 mm and a height of less than 2 m on its “Buggy” version, the MC18 truck offers the user optimum visibility during handling operations thanks to a new panoramic glazed roof without a metal structure. Powered by industrial spec Honda GX160 or GX200 engines, the Quadro is low maintenance with the option of tyres filled with a puncture repair solution and Galvanized skips. Big in capacity but compact in size, the large capacity 450kg skip is interchangeable with a 300kg skip together with interchangeable wheels to enable the machine to fit through narrow doorways. The hydrostatic braking ensures the safe operation on inclines with a full load. According to Tufftruk, no other power barrow offers this level of braking performance on steep gradients. The company say that the new model is built for hire with safety as its number one priority with 100% fail-safe braking. WINTER 2017/18 21 Construction WorX Executive Hire Show powered barrow, the ‘Quadro’.
