Haulotte boosts load capabilities, safety features on updated rough terrain articulating boom lift

Haulotte has released the new generation of its HA20 RTJ rough terrain articulating boom lift. Haulotte says that this machine has been completely redesigned to meet today's worksite requirements. Its new design and engineering meet all the challenges of working at heights of up to 20 metres.

The HA20 RTJ is ideal for working on challenging outdoor terrain. Thanks to its articulated arm and 11.9-metre horizontal outreach, the HA20 RTJ overcomes obstacles and reaches hard-to-reach working areas. Furthermore, the Haulotte Dual Reach option increases load and tilt capacities.

Haulotte's Dual Reach feature is ideal for situations where machines need to carry a lot of weight in the basket while working on sloping ground. The feature is available on the new HA20 RTJ.

The Dual Reach option increases the load in the basket from 250 kilograms to 350 kilograms and enables working on sloping ground up to six degrees. Once Dual Reach is activated on the upper control box, the machine continues to elevate and work smoothly, limiting the number of back-and-forth movements between the ground and the working area. The feature helps ensure greater safety and productivity on sloping grounds. When the Dual Reach option is activated, the machine's working envelope is automatically adapted to ensure stability.

Equipped with 4-wheel drive and 2-wheel steering, the HA20 RTJ moves over all types of terrain. Its oscillating axle allows the machine to adapt to all conditions, keeping the wheels in constant contact with the ground.

The automatic differential lock provides extra traction on uneven or sloppy ground, allowing the operator to maintain full manoeuvrability and navigate obstacles. The HA20 RTJ retains its rough terrain capabilities thanks to the combination of a new engine and a new hydraulic architecture (axle drive).

The HA20 RTJ is equipped with all Haulotte safety features in addition to the Haulotte Dual Reach feature. Thanks to its proportional controls, the HA20 RTJ offers jerk-free driving and a smooth approach to the working area while an ergonomic control panel offers operator comfort.

The HA20 RTJ features the Haulotte Activ'Lighting System: ten LED spotlights enable the operator to load and unload the machine safely in low-light conditions. The two new reflective stickers placed on the counterweight give the machine improved visibility in urban environments or when co-activity is required. The Haulotte Activ'Shield Bar is equipped on the HA20 RTJ PRO model as standard. In an entrapment situation, the operator is pushed against the bar, and the machine stops automatically. The wide clearance protects the operator from being crushed.

Haulotte has adapted the motorization of the new HA20 RTJ. Its new engine, rated at less than 18.5 kW, combined with optimized mechanical and hydraulic systems, delivers optimized torque while reducing fuel consumption by 35 to 50 percent. Haulotte engineers have also redesigned the machine's chassis and integrated an improved hydraulic architecture with axle drive. Thanks to these engineering improvements, the number of hydraulic hoses has been reduced by 35 percent, access to components and maintenance operations are facilitated, and downtime is reduced.

The HA20 RTJ PRO offers several onboard diagnostic solutions to facilitate fleet management and minimize downtime. These tools enable the collection of machine operating data, the resolution of fault codes, and the rapid identification of troubleshooting:

• The SHERPAL telematics solution enables operators to monitor the status of the machine remotely and in real-time. It reduces downtime by providing access to fault codes and actions to be taken. Telematics data is also very useful for organizing the routes of technical teams and preparing interventions.
• The Haulotte Activ'Screen on-board diagnostics tool gives access to machine parameters and provides key information on machine status in real-time.
• These functions are also available via the Haulotte Diag mobile application, which also offers advanced diagnostics with detailed resolution procedures.