Extendo 944

Michigan-based Pettibone has updated its telescopic handler range with the launch of the Extendo 944B.

The Extendo 944B is powered by a 117 hp Cummins QSF 3.8 Tier 4 Final turbo diesel engine which features electronic control and protection with SCR after-treatment. A Parker IQAN-MD3 display has been added to provide instant engine and after-treatment diagnostics. The unit's Dana T12000 Powershift series transmission offers three speeds, forward and reverse, and is complemented by a heavy-duty transmission cooler.

Delivering a maximum load capacity of 9,000 lb. (4,100 kg), the 944B provides forward reach up to 30.25 ft. (9.25 m), and a maximum lift height of 443 ft. (13.5 m).

Single joystick, pilot-operated controls allow for smooth control of all the Extendo's boom and auxiliary hydraulics. For operation in tight areas, the 944B offers four-wheel, two-wheel and crab steering modes.

The design of the Extendo features two wide-stance, heavy-duty lift cylinders with innovative automatic fork and load leveling that eliminates the need for slave cylinders. To further improve load stability, the 944B offers 24 degrees of frame sway (12 degrees left and right of centre) and is equipped with a rear-axle stabilisation system.

New service access doors allow users to remove only the front half of the enclosure to perform daily engine and transmission fluid checks, rather than the entire cover. A battery disconnect switch is now standard and accessible from the cab. Previously an option, a cab step has been added as a standard feature.

The 944B features standard upgraded tyres for increased longevity in the field.