Provincial facilitated the purchase of the Xtreme XR7038 rough-terrain telehandler

Provincial Lift Truck Inc. has taken delivery of North America's largest-capacity rough-terrain telehandler at its location in Kitchener, Ontario.

The telehandler is the first of its kind in Canada, purchased for use in the energy sector in Ontario. The truck will be put into operation in late November 2017 for the purpose of moving sea containers at a nuclear facility. This deal signifies solid growth for Provincial and a first for materials handling in Canada.

Provincial facilitated the purchase of the Xtreme XR7038 rough-terrain telehandler from Howell Tractor & Equipment Co. located in Gary, Indiana.

"With needs growing in Ontario for specialty, high-capacity equipment, this is a sign of strong growth both for the local forklift firm as well as Canadian mining, energy, oil and gas industries," says Provincial president Chris Glaubitz. "Provincial Lift Truck Inc. has met the demand for such equipment both locally and across the province, providing much-needed access to high-capacity forklifts and telehandlers."

The Xtreme XR7038 has a rated capacity of 70,000 lb. (31,750 kg) at 48 in. (121.9 cm) load centre and can lift up to a height of 38 ft. (11.63 m).

To meet the unique needs of the customer, Provincial has designed a scale system up to 70,000 lbs., capable of reading up to 10 different attachments. The unit will also be outfitted with a custom winch to be used as a crane and a custom jib.

"The arrival of a truck like the Xtreme shows the beginning of new opportunities for companies like Provincial Lift Truck," says Glaubitz. "It means that the market for high-capacity trucks is evolving and there will be an even greater need in the future for Canada. That is a need we are ready to address."

Provincial was founded in 2003. It doubled its work space in 2009 and now employs 17 people.