RS8-42 GEN:2
Gehl
Jobsites demand superior performance, and that's what the RS Series Telescopic Handlers provide. Lifting up to 12,000 pounds (RS12-42) with lift heights up to 55 feet (RS10-55), these machines provide the extra working capacity without sacrificing the comfort and features expected in the RS Series Telescopic Handlers.
Features & Benefits
Boom tip
Boom tip lift hook option is now available as a factory-installed option or field installed option.
Frame
Strong frame with reinforced C-channels performs well under heavy lifting conditions.
Levelling
Frame levelling feature adjusts 10-degrees to the left and right, enhancing performance on uneven terrain.
Visibility
FOPS Design completely welded into the ROPS, providing better visibility when placing a load.
Spacious
44 cubic-foot cab enclosure provides optimal leg room and a spacious operating environment.
Handling
Three steering modes – 4-wheel, 2-wheel and crab – enhance maneuverability and are easily changed by the flip of a switch.
Remote boom control
Remote Boom Control can raise/lower and extend/retract the boom, as well as start/stop the engine from the work platform or outside the cab.
Engine
Engine shutdown protection feature allows 30-seconds of run time for moving the unit to a safe location for loading or repair. Dana three-speed power-shift transmission is easy to maintain.
Hydraulics
Dual-function, pilot-assisted joystick is standard equipment. Optional tri-function, pilot-assisted joystick allows the operator to set variable tilt and auxiliary function speeds. Auto-levelling feature keeps loads level when raising/lowering the boom.
Attachments
There is a tool for every job, and the RS8-42 GEN:2 can power them all. Dynattach Quick-Attach system allows quick attachment changes with unsurpassed ease.
Specs
| Rated Lift Capacity | 8,000 lbs. (3629 kg) |
| Gross Power | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Maximum Lift Height | 42' 0" (12.8 m) |
| Approximate Weight | 23,350 lbs. (10591 kg) |
