Machines involved in handling
ELV / Automotive recycling:
End of Life Vehicle (ELV) legislation has transformed the scrap car business. Now that ELV directives require safe depollution of cars before the bodies can be recycled, a rehandling machine is a key requirement for loading and unloading cars on and off the depollution rigs.
This is where the JCB Teletruk comes into its own. The TLT35D with 3.5-tonne operating capacity is perfect
for picking and placing end of life vehicles.
The Teletruk has a unique telescopic loader arm rather
than a typical forklift mast, resulting in superb visibility for
the operator when rehandling cars. It is safer on site too,
with clear visibility when loads are down low with no
interference from a forklift mast. The Teletruk offers
111° of tilt for the forks and can be fitted with a left/right 360° rotator for precise balancing of loads or for tipping containers full of frag.
An alternative to the Teletruk is a compact Loadall, with nearly 3 tonnes of lift capacity and over 5 metres of lift height. Compact dimensions allow the machines to access closed-top containers and restricted ELV stations. A standard quickhitch lets you easily change from forks and rotator to a barrel clamp for rehandling drums of fluids, oils and lubricants.
Another option for auto rehandling is the highly manoeuvrable JCB skid steer loader. Generally used for lighter duties, it can be fitted with attachments, such as a bucket with top clamp to help load retention. The single-arm design allows the operator to safely access the machine from a side door, rather than having to clamber over dangerous attachments or loads.
For larger sites and heavier loads, the traditional rough terrain forklift or larger Loadall models fit the bill, offering greater lift capacity, reach and rough terrain capability. The RTFL range offers lift capabilities from 2.6 to 4 tonnes and lift heights up to 6.5 metres. The 541-70 Loadall is a 4-tonne, 7-metre model ideally suited to the automotive recycling business.