Hyundai's 15BT-7 forklift with AC drive system.

Hyundai launches AC-powered forklifts
GEEL, Belgium
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) will launch six new "Dash 7" forklift models at Manutention, Paris, from 11-14 March.

The introduction of the four-wheel and three-wheel 1.5- to 2-ton electric forklifts with AC drive system is the last phase introduction of Hyundai's latest forklift generation.

Made in Ulsan, South Korea, the 15BT-7, 16B-7, 19BT-7 and 18B-7 models replace the "Dash 5" HBF15-5. 18-5. 15T-5 and 18T-5 models, while the 20B-7 and 20BT-7 models are additions to the range.

JCB claims all-round visibility on the Loadall 535-125 HiViz and 535-140 HiViz models has improved.

JCB introduces HiViz telehandlers
ROCESTER, United Kingdom
JCB has launched two new low-boom Loadall telehandlers that offer improved visibility.

JCB claims all-round visibility on the Loadall 535-125 HiViz and 535-140 HiViz models has improved by 10% over predecessors, especially to the rear of the machines. This was achieved by reducing the boom pin pivot height by 235mm (9.5 inches).

The new machines also have a "more compact rear chassis", resulting in 90mm (3.5 inches) less overhang. Other improvements include new axles featuring higher lock angles which improve the telehandler's turning radius by about 250mm.

New tow tractor with higher capacity
HAMBURG, Germany
Still GmbH has introduced the CX-T series three-wheel tow tractor.

Made in Montataire, France, the CX-T series replaces the CX-series that was introduced in 2004. The new series has higher towing capacity, 30% higher maximum speed, 5mm higher floor clearance and longer life after charging.

The Bobcat T2250 telehandler is "as compact as the largest Bobcat skid-steer loader".

New Bobcat telehandler is three-in-one
SYDNEY, Australia
Bobcat has introduced the T2250 telehandler that offers the features of a skid-steer loader, articulated wheel loader and telehandler in one machine.

According to James Kennedy of Clark Equipment, Bobcat's distributor for Oceania, the 4.5-tonne (9,921lb) telehandler is "as compact as the largest Bobcat skid-steer loader but offers a loading performance comparable to an equivalent-sized articulated loader".

It is especially suitable for rough-terrain applications like low-rise residential construction or agribusiness.

Made in Pont Chateau, France, it is marketed as the VR417 in North America and T2250 in the rest of the world.