Capital Equipment News March 2015

MATERIALS HANDLING

he Taylor range of materials handling

equipment, distributed exclusively in

South Africa by BLT SA, encompasses

the TXLS series log stackers, designed to

efficiently handle a full log load, from truck

or rail, in a single pass.

“These robust log stackers, used for loading,

stacking, transporting and unloading heavy

logs, offer improved productivity and safety,

as well as fuel efficiency, reduced exhausted

emissions and low maintenance require-

ments,” says Charity Gumede, marketing

director, BLT SA. “There are three models in

the TXLS range – TXLS-800, TXLS-900 and

TXLS-1000 – which are built on an all weld-

ed, high strength steel chassis and frame,

with heavy duty drive and steer axles

“The key focus in the design of these ma-

chines has been on the production of high

performance log stackers that offer the for-

estry and timber sector efficient duty cycles,

low operating costs, extended service life

and improved operator safety and comfort.”

Taylor TXLS-800, TXLS-900 and TXLS-1000

models have rated lift capacities of 36 288 kg,

40 824 kg and 45 360 kg respectively.

These log stackers are fitted with Tier III

turbocharged diesel engines, with low emis-

sions and efficient fuel economy. Standard

engine features include a fuel/water sep-

arator, a high capacity cooling system for

operation in all environments and engine/

transmission protection systems.

Lower fan and engine speeds reduce noise

levels during operation and a built-in shut

down system for the engine and transmis-

sion (high coolant temperature and low oil

pressure) is standard. A high performance

non-metallic pusher fan blows dust and de-

bris away from the operator.

The transmission for the TXLS series is a

remote mounted, 3-speed, fully reversing,

modulated powershift system. An operator

controlled electric declutch feature enables

precise vehicle position control and full di-

rectional modulation ensures soft directional

changes. There is a separate air to oil trans-

mission cooler and a remote mounted filter

BLT SA offers specialised

LOG STACKERS FROM TAYLOR

reduces oil spills. This series is fitted with a

large capacity heavy gauge steel wall fuel

tank with an integral strainer. The hydraulic

tank, which promotes system cooling, has

full flow in-tank return filtration.

Standard Taylor ULTRA-VU rigid masts are

designed for clear visibility for the opera-

tor. There is pressure compensated lower-

ing control for near equal lowering speed,

whether the stacker is empty or loaded. A

mast tilt angle indicator is standard and a tilt

lock control valve is fitted to prevent mast

twist. An additional forward mast tilt allows

the high-reach stacking of logs.

This series has been designed for easy main-

tenance procedures to reduce downtime. An

electronic diagnostic and maintenance mon-

itor on the engine has a fault code history for

fast problem location. The mast pivot hous-

ing is a two piece bolt-on structure for easy

and safe service removal.

For enhanced comfort and safety, the opera-

tor’s station mounted is in an offset position

for greater visibility over centre mounted ma-

chines. Other new ergonomically designed

features include fingertip full hydrostatic

steering, an air suspension seat for reduced

vibration and a tilt steering wheel and hinge

down instrument panel. Anti slip steps and

handrails ensure safe three- point mounting

and dismounting

Other standard safety features are forward

and reverse motion alarms, a high mount-

ed tilt cylinder for mast stability, a manual

lowering valve system in case of emergency

and dual flow control valves that prevent the

load from failing. The parking brake, which

doubles as an operator controlled emer-

gency brake, has a brake saver system that

prevents the operator from driving through

parking brakes.

Optional accessories for the TXLS series

include rail car clamps, log pushers and a

carriage hold down feature.

BLT SA supports the Taylor range of log

stackers, loaded and empty container han-

dlers, rough terrain forklifts and reach stack-

ers, with a technical advisory, support and

spare parts service in South Africa.

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS

MARCH 2015