Discussion:
Linde, Taylor or Kalmar reachstacker?

We're considering on buying a new reach stacker for our port in South America. (Very hot and humid weather year round.)
We've narrowed the search to Taylor RT-9968, Linde C4531 TL/5, and a Kalmar DRF of similar specs.
I lean toward the Linde due to their reputation, but our company has a good long term relationship with Taylor, while other ports around here are getting Kalmars.
My main concern is maintenance costs and parts availability in the US (once there, getting them to S. America is no problem.) Please your suggestions or experience with any of these machines.
  • Posted 29 May 2009 08:41
  • Discussion started by DavidL
  • Guayas, Ecuador
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Hi David, all of the machines are running similar drive lines, Cummins (option on the DRF, Volvo TAD 1250 standard) Dana, Axletech / Kessler. the Kalmar DRF is slightly different as it uses the Dana TE 32000 gear box (the Linde uses the TE 27000). Service costs should be similar based on the drive line. With regards to parts supply Kalmar has offices in a number of areas of the US and a manufacturing plant in Kansas, as well as one in Ecuador. if you look at the Kalmar web site it will give contact details for the office in Ecuador.
Regards
Ian
  • Posted 2 Jun 2009 09:49
  • Reply by ian_p
  • Victoria, Australia

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