trailer world Issue Two 2012

Issue Two 2012 41 Precise navigation: the deck can be moved with an accuracy of mil- limetres, and even 90-degree turns are no problem. Aside-girder deck which can carry five times its own weight: this innovation comes from Goldhofer of Memmingen, the special- ist for extreme transport tasks. The colossus has been christened “Factor 5”, and celebrated its premiere at the company headquarters, on the handover of the first deck to a Thai customer: weighing 100 tonnes, 70 m long and with a payload of 500 tonnes – these are just some of the impressive statistics of this new development. Goldhofer invited 250 customers from 34 countries worldwide to the ceremony. This consisted of a major two-day event, for which the “Who’s Who” of the international heavy transport scene had travelled to Memmingen. They were treated to some outstanding performances: with two self-propelled vehicles of the type PST/SL-E each with twelve axles, the deck demonstrated amongst other things that even a 90-degree turn presents no problem. Goldhofer offers the new generation of its side-girder decks in various versions: from 70 to 130 tonnes in unloaded weight, which allows payloads ranging from 350 to 650 tonnes. “Factor 5” is de- signed to combine outstanding technology and maximum cost-effi- ciency, and represent an intelligent and reliable transport system for many special applications. “Factor 5” is the right partner for trans- formers, generators and other heavy components. It demonstrates its full capability particularly in the transport of extremely heavy loads in difficult situations such as bridges and other load-sensitive surfaces. Almost limitless Thanks to possible load lengths of 11 to 17 m or even longer, and an extremely versatile axle configuration of 2 x 12 up to 2 x 20, there are virtually no limits for the transport of heavy and large cargoes. The vertical lift in the load pick-up area is 1.80 m. Fully adjustable load widths of 3 to 6.75 m make the side- girder deck flexible, while the easily adjustability provides addition- al convenience. The side-girder deck also ensures easy mobilisation and economic shipment in containers: this appeals particularly to customers who have to overcome long distances. Intelligent cross-bracing system The maximum possible safety during transport and maximum protection of cargoes is ensured by the Goldhofer lateral stabilisation system, a reliable hydraulics system operating up to 250 bar and the intelligent cross-bracing sys- tem. “Through the new side-girder deck with “Factor 5”, we have created a high-tech and innovative product which underlines the leading position of Goldhofer in international heavy transport”, summarises Chairman of the Board Stefan Fuchs. Enthusiasm for innovation and solution competence Gold- hofer is a supplier of transport equipment for the heavy and super- heavy transport industry. The company and its over 650 employ- ees have repeatedly demonstrated their enthusiasm for innovation and solution competence in the difficult field of combined transport tasks involving road, rail, sea and air transport. The technologically advanced product range covers vehicles in the payload area from 25 to 10,000 tonnes. The side-girder deck is another possibility for customers to find individual solutions: the prototype was built for a customer who needed a deck with high capacity and low weight, to fulfill the special transportation requirements of a specific job. Stefan Fuchs explains: “We devote ourselves day-in and day-out to the needs of our customers, because if they are successful with our solutions, then we too are successful.” Goldhofer Goldhofer is an expert provider for extreme transport tasks in the fields of general road transport, heavy and special transport. With a comprehensive and technologically advanced product range, the company covers the differing needs of almost any transport task. Goldhofer repeatedly demonstrates its enthusiasm for innovation and solution competence in the difficult field of combined transport tasks involving road, rail, sea and air transport, on a daily basis in the form of many successfully complete transport tasks. On the company site of around 100,000 sqm, more than 650 employees work on innovative transport solutions and produce technically superior vehicles in the payload range from 25 to 10,000 tonnes for demanding custo- mers all around the globe. PortraitPhotos:Goldhofer

trailer world Issue Two 2012

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