Redrock claims the new TH320 telehandler, which replaces the TH280S, has many market-leading features.

Redrock Engineering Ltd has introduced a new telehandler designed to operate in demanding agricultural environments.

The 3 tonne, pivot steer TH320 telehandler, which replaces the TH280S launched in 2004, has "many market-leading features", Redrock claims.

The TH320 is a completely new machine designed from the ground up. Redrock says it has the strongest chassis design in its class, a 126hp (94kw) engine and a newly patented drive train layout.

Other features include increased operator headroom in the new tilting cab, an improved airconditioning system, a quieter operator environment, an improved control layout, and better visibility than equivalent machines.

The TH320 has a maximum lift height of 5.2m (17.1 feet), a forward reach of 1.6m (5.3 feet) at maximum lift height, and a horizontal maximum forward reach of 3.2m (10.5 feet). Tractive power is provided by an Iveco engine. The patented drive train layout has a six-speed power shift transmission, upgraded axles with inboard brakes and a limited slip differential on 10 stud hubs. The TH320's top speed is 40km/h (25mph).

It is ideal for farm jobs like loading diet feeders, bedding, stacking round bales and winter feeding, harvesting and autumn/winter clean-out applications.

Design engineer James Fegan says the TH320 has been designed following extensive research.

"Modern technology, end-user requests and our own experience gained in the articulated telehandler market have been brought together to create a class-leading machine," Fegan says.

Redrock Engineering Ltd, founded by managing director Sam Hughes in 1976, claims to be the largest agricultural equipment manufacturer in Northern Ireland.