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CES Italy, based near Verona and affiliated to another new company, CES Germany, has entered the container handling reachstacker market in Europe with a new range.
The CES modular variable reachstacker (VRS) concept is based on a single chassis that can be telescoped between five different wheelbases - 6.5 m, 7.0 m, 7.5 m, 8.0 m and 8.5 m.
As a total of 12 modules are available for each wheelbase, the design is available in 60 different configurations.
The basic modules are the chassis, boom, Elme spreader, Kessler axles, transmission and the software controls (CES Eco Soft). The quick-change modules are the "energy box" (Volvo or Cummins motor, hydraulics with HansaFlex couplings, radiators, etc), the counterweight, the 1,000 l fuel tank ("supply box"), tyres (18.00-25 or 18.00-33) and the driver's cabin. In addition, a frontal support stabiliser module can be retrofitted at any time.
The main transmission (Dana-Spicer with Bosch-Rexroth hydraulics) module is also mounted in a box that is suspended under the central frame and replacement could be achieved in 30 minutes, according to CES.
The transmission has been engineered specifically for reachstackers, adds the company, as is the CES Eco Soft software. As a result, the company claims that it can use much smaller diesel motors - 6.7 l to 9 l instead of the 11-13 l engines typically used in most laden container handling reachstackers.
In combination with the load-sensing hydraulics, fuel consumption is remarkably low at just 10-15 l/hr.
CES Germany is owned by Nicolas Huthloff and the reachstacker was designed by him and his father Robert Huthloff.
Besides his position at CES, Nicolas Huthloff is also director of FSH GmbH, where he is 40% shareholder
FSH is a dealer and service partner for selected brands such as CVS in Germany and Sany Europe in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
It is understood that FSH will also offer the CES Versatile Reach Stacker.
The first reported customer for a CES machine is based in France.