Gehl Upgrades RS Series Telehandlers

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December 1, 2004—Gehl Company, West Bend, Wis., announces increased lift heights for its 6,000- and 8,000-pound RS Series telescopic handlers. The RS8 now lifts up to 44 feet. The RS6 reaches to 42 feet and its rated capacity has been increased to 6,600 pounds. The 8,000-pound capacity RS8 is also available with a 42-foot boom.

 

The new booms have a welded box-section design that they share with the Gehl Dynalift® Series. Increased operating capacities are achieved without the use of outriggers or fluid-filled tires, although for added stability outriggers are now optional.

 

Another new option is the patented Personnel Work Platform (PWP) Safety System, a work platform compliant with ANSI/ASME B56.6.

 

A rear axle stabilizer cylinder has been added to the RS Series machines, which improves stability when the boom is raised more than 60°, the parking brake is applied, or the PWP System is activated. Other improvements include a stronger frame with reinforced C-channels, internal wet disc brakes for better stopping capability and longer life, and a SAHR (Spring-Applied, Hydraulically-Released) parking brake. The SAHR parking brake applies automatically when the engine is shut off, or manually by pressing a rocker switch. The new design eliminates cable stretch and adjustments.

 

Both models now feature an updated ROPS/FOPS canopy and cab with ergonomically designed operator station and pilot-assisted controls. An enclosed cab can be ordered with front and rear windows and a heater/defroster; a suspension seat is optional; and a transmission declutch feature and a work light package can be added to further increase the productivity.

 

All RS Series models offer turbo charged diesel engines with power ratings of either 99 or 115 horsepower. A three-speed power-shift transmission, three steering modes and quick-attach work tool-mounting system are all standard on the new RS Series models.

 

For product information, go to www.gehl.com.