In an ever-changing world of work, it is essential to use professional and multifunctional solutions. Companies operating in sectors such as construction, agriculture, mining and emergencies need to invest in versatile means suitable for carrying out different tasks, with excellent results in productivity, operating time and costs. Starting from this need, in recent years telehandlers have increasingly conquered construction sites, farms and companies operating in mining thanks to their versatility. If on the one hand the structural characteristics allow it to replace more than one vehicle within the company, on the other hand the many accessories that can be equipped allow you to have the right solution available at the right time. Let’s see how to make the most of the DIECI telehandlers, simplifying the work and raising performance. THE ADVANTAGES OF TELEHANDLERS FOR FARMS On a farm, telehandlers support the work cycle by transporting, lifting and placing large loads even within small spaces. This peculiarity makes them a perfect solution for the agricultural sector, replacing in an excellent way vehicles such as the tractor with front lift or wheel loaders. In particular, the telehandler can: The great strength of telehandlers for agriculture is precisely their versatility. These vehicles can in fact be equipped with various equipment such as power take-offs, forks with needles, pliers for bales, lifting hooks. Thanks to their versatility, telehandlers can be used for: In addition to this, telehandlers can be used for the maintenance of the other vehicles and structures that make up the farm, such as stables, silos and areas intended for the storage of material. Starting from the needs of these application sectors and the needs of companies that deal with polyculture, where it is necessary to have a vehicle with different applications available, DIECI has renewed its Agri Revolution line, offering increasingly versatile, safe and comfortable solutions for operators. THE VERSATILITY OF TELEHANDLERS IN CONSTRUCTION Resistance, performance, speed, safety and versatility are the characteristics that make telehandlers powerful and efficient vehicles on construction sites. Their versatility allows these machines to adapt to any context, offering maximum results even in atypical environments such as cramped areas, low temperatures or rough terrain. Within the construction industry, telehandlers are mainly used to move and lift materials and/or people, due to their high load capacity. Moreover, also in this case the accessories that can be equipped make these vehicles extremely versatile, allowing them to replace: The main sectors of use in the field of construction are: Construction telehandlers can be fixed or rotary, such as the new Pegasus range, which meets every need, focusing on efficiency, performance, safety, comfort, technology and innovation. WHY USE A TELEHANDLER IN MINING The great versatility and resistance of DIECI telehandlers make it possible to make the most of them even in particularly hostile sectors such as mining. Here, these vehicles are used for maintenance operations of other machinery, for the preparation of the mines themselves, for the assembly of conveyor belts or the installation of electrical systems and ventilation. To further support the sector, simplifying the use of telehandlers between quarries, open-cast mines and tunnels, DIECI has designed a series of specific equipment, such as: USING TELEHANDLERS IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Thanks to their versatility and power, telehandlers are also used in the emergency sector. Army and civil protection choose to rely on these machines precisely because of their ability to customize that allows them to be equipped with special equipment, quickly becoming the ideal vehicle for any emergency situation. DIECI telehandlers can be used: Thanks to the great attention to customers, DIECI is able to propose concrete answers to the needs of use of the most important sectors, with customized solutions, robust and performing vehicles, focusing on technology, innovation and experience.

We could define 2022 as a year of fresh starts, beginning with trade shows, which have once again been attracting the leading companies in the sector, dealers, customers and suppliers, following the forced interruption caused by the pandemic. They provide an opportunity for meeting and sharing, presenting new models, strengthening relationships, and reflecting together on the potentially surprising innovations coming up in the near future. We discuss in depth the highlights of last year, while also touching on successes and future objectives, in the company of our CEO Ciro Correggi. Let’s start on a positive note: it’s safe to say that trade fairs finally made a permanent return in 2022, with huge turnouts of visitors and exhibitors. What can you tell me about your participation in what are arguably the sector’s two biggest trade fairs, namely Bauma and EIMA? This year, trade fairs have undoubtedly enjoyed positive results, with turnouts exceeding even pre-COVID levels. The social aspect has definitely been the big draw of these events, and for us that pushed sales into the background, particularly since our order portfolio is already quite full. For our dealers and our customers, as well as for us, there was clearly a real need to participate in order to touch base again and exchange ideas. In this exceptional period we are experiencing, from our perspective we also really wanted to meet with our suppliers, to understand the current situation and present the new products in our range. Overall we are very satisfied with what we got out of the event. Trade fairs always provide an opportunity to announce new products and this year there were several: at bauma you presented the new Pegasus range. What can you tell us about these new models? The new Pegasus telehandlers were a big hit with both customers and curious visitors alike, so much so that we didn’t receive any suggestions for improvements or integrations. The lineup captivated everyone and the feedback we got was that it complements an already popular and well-established range. It’s also worth mentioning the new Pegasus 60.35 in the Elite line, which spans 35 metres and was very well received by both our customers and the dealers, who now have one more model to offer. Before we move onto the new releases at EIMA, let’s talk about the Hybrid Boost System, which earned DIECI the prestigious EIMA 2022 Technical Innovation award. What are the advantages of this system? The main advantage of the Hybrid Boost System relate to the engine: with this system, the 79 kW engine (with urea-SCR technology) is replaced with a system consisting of a diesel engine plus a Hybrid Pack capable of reaching 55 + 10 kW, without urea. That way we avoid energy waste, whilst also ensuring that our customers get high performance due to the hybrid kit. This new innovation is very important, because it meets the growing need for power, anticipating future demand. Today the world is heading towards greener solutions that focus heavily on electric power and rely less on diesel, with the guarantee of consistently excellent performance. All of this becomes possible thanks to the Hybrid Boost System. The new Hybrid model was exhibited in the competition winners’ hall, while another important new release was showcased at your stand: the Agri Max Power X2, developed in partnership with Dana Inc. This new telehandler has been called the first of its kind in the world. Why is that? The Agri Max Power X2 is the first telehandler to be fitted with a HVT1 transmission and we are really satisfied with this product, thanks also to all the positive feedback we’ve received in the short time since its launch. This transmission enables the telehandler to reach a top speed of 50 km/h and deliver performance that no telescopic handler has ever achieved. Its success has been resounding, we’ve already received numerous purchase enquiries and production is currently underway. Construction vehicle rental has become the norm in the construction industry, but recently we have also begun hearing about Agricultural Rental. For example, this year one of your partners, which has been renting out construction vehicles for years, bought ten Agri Max telehandlers to be used for agricultural rental, as it’s a vehicle that is particularly suited to the rental market owing to its versatility and intuitive use. Do you think there are also growth opportunities for Agricultural Rental? In recent months, one of our loyal customers purchased a number of agricultural telehandlers for rental purposes. They were our first customer to enter this field, and we are delighted that they had very positive feedback right from the start. Even though it’s a new trend, unlike construction rental which is already well established, I believe that this market will also make good headway in terms of numbers, although we will have to wait a few more years to see the actual results. We should always consider that here in Italy, unlike countries such as France, where rental hire was being talked about as early as the 90s, this market has only developed in the last ten years. However, the conditions are very positive. How is 2023 shaping up? Are there any more new developments in the pipeline? What major events do you plan on attending? In 2023 we will start selling the Agri Max Power X2 and we will also start with the hybrid vehicle, where for the engine we have undertaken a partnership with Kubota. Also this year, we will launch a new rotating telehandler range with the first Pegasus 60.35. Finally, there will be no shortage of new developments in this 2023. We are preparing for the new trade fair season, which will take us to Agritechnica 2023 in November.