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FEEDING THOUSANDS OF SHEEP, PIGS AND CATTLE ALL IN A DAYS WORK FOR MANITOU MLT
Meat and related products producer, The EAC Group, could soon become one of South Africa’s largest single agricultural users of Manitou materials handling machines.
At any one time, EAC holds between 34 000 and 37 000 heads of cattle on three farms between Betlehem, Wolwehoek and Blokhuis in the Free State, as well as 3 000 pigs and 12 000 heads of sheep. Although the Group grows around 50 000t of silo-fodder a year, this is only 30% of consumption and only one of many types of feed required. Every day, 375t of feed is mixed, loaded and transported.
Before the Group was introduced to Manitou, it used conventional front-loaders and up to 10 forklifts to carry out these functions. This meant high operating costs, high noise levels and smoke pollution, damage to ground surface and – because these machines can only carry out one function each – accumulation of a host of expensive-to-maintain machines. The EAC Group owns and operates around 300 vehicles, including those used to transport the meat and by-products, processed in its own processing and packing plants, to market.
Upon introduction of the Group’s first Manitou MLT845 conventional forklift, it soon became clear that the machine’s ability to change between attachments in under a minute, quiet operation and high manoeuvrability would entrench it in everyday life at EAC. Having grown their fleet of Manitou’s to three, EAC is interested in replacing a variety of other machines with Manitou’s as they reach replacement age. These range from an electric forklift to be used in the tannery to a powerful MLT for cleaning pens and a variety of forklifts.
“In the building where we unload different kinds of feed and distribute those into various augers, the Manitou’s ability to turn sharply and even move sideways has proven highly beneficial and has sped up feed processing significantly,” says the man at the head of EAC, Edwin Claassen. “And the fact that you can now stand next to the machine – indoors – and have a conversation is something you could never do with a conventional front loader. Add to that the reduction in exhaust fumes and you have a much more operator friendly environment.”
Manitou has trained EAC’s operators on site to get the best from their machines, including how to benefit from the three standard steering modes, how to reduce the need for driving around by using the telescopic boom and how to capitalise on the clutchless automatic gearbox. The company is also now in the process of training EAC’s maintenance personnel so that they could fully service their fleet of Manitous on site, along with the rest of their operating vehicles.
“The slogan for our brand of meat products – Midlands Meat – is ‘from the farmer’s gate to the centre of your plate’. Manitou now makes it easier for us to carry out that promise as cost-effectively and quickly as possible,” Claassen enthuses.
At any one time, EAC holds between 34 000 and 37 000 heads of cattle on three farms between Betlehem, Wolwehoek and Blokhuis in the Free State, as well as 3 000 pigs and 12 000 heads of sheep. Although the Group grows around 50 000t of silo-fodder a year, this is only 30% of consumption and only one of many types of feed required. Every day, 375t of feed is mixed, loaded and transported.
Before the Group was introduced to Manitou, it used conventional front-loaders and up to 10 forklifts to carry out these functions. This meant high operating costs, high noise levels and smoke pollution, damage to ground surface and – because these machines can only carry out one function each – accumulation of a host of expensive-to-maintain machines. The EAC Group owns and operates around 300 vehicles, including those used to transport the meat and by-products, processed in its own processing and packing plants, to market.
Upon introduction of the Group’s first Manitou MLT845 conventional forklift, it soon became clear that the machine’s ability to change between attachments in under a minute, quiet operation and high manoeuvrability would entrench it in everyday life at EAC. Having grown their fleet of Manitou’s to three, EAC is interested in replacing a variety of other machines with Manitou’s as they reach replacement age. These range from an electric forklift to be used in the tannery to a powerful MLT for cleaning pens and a variety of forklifts.
“In the building where we unload different kinds of feed and distribute those into various augers, the Manitou’s ability to turn sharply and even move sideways has proven highly beneficial and has sped up feed processing significantly,” says the man at the head of EAC, Edwin Claassen. “And the fact that you can now stand next to the machine – indoors – and have a conversation is something you could never do with a conventional front loader. Add to that the reduction in exhaust fumes and you have a much more operator friendly environment.”
Manitou has trained EAC’s operators on site to get the best from their machines, including how to benefit from the three standard steering modes, how to reduce the need for driving around by using the telescopic boom and how to capitalise on the clutchless automatic gearbox. The company is also now in the process of training EAC’s maintenance personnel so that they could fully service their fleet of Manitous on site, along with the rest of their operating vehicles.
“The slogan for our brand of meat products – Midlands Meat – is ‘from the farmer’s gate to the centre of your plate’. Manitou now makes it easier for us to carry out that promise as cost-effectively and quickly as possible,” Claassen enthuses.
DENNY MUSHROOMS
Denny mushroom farms throughout the country are using Maniscopic MLT machines to carry out a host of daily functions. At the group’s Deodar site near Krugersdorp, a versatile MLT 845 materials handler is used to load a hopper with about 560t of compost every two days, as well as to move 180t of peat a week. To add to the challenge, the MLT has to perform the majority of its work on an elevated concrete platform only a few meters in size.
“This is the main reason for our decision to go with a Manitou – none of the other machines could operate in such a confined space,” explains engineering manager at Denny Deodar, Wietsche Roets. “The Maniscopic’s extremely tight turning circle, three steering modes and overall manoeuvrability means the operator can make light work of a task that could not previously be mechanised.”
Producing 80t of hand-picked mushrooms a week, Denny Deodar cannot afford to fall behind in the preparation of compost nor peat, as the company keeps around 3 000 sqm of mushrooms in various stages of cultivation at any point in time. “We therefore look for the most reliable, easy to use and low maintenance equipment solutions available to us, and I have to say that Manitou embodies those requirements precisely.”
Having trained both Denny Deodar’s operators on site, Manitou South Africa also carries out routine servicing of the hardworking telescopic handler on the client’s site. In addition, the French materials handling equipment manufacturer has locally designed and manufactured a custom made attachment to accommodate specific tasks at Denny Deodar that fell outside the parameters of the company’s broad range of standard attachments.
“We needed a way to break out compost from the tunnels, where it often compacts to unbelievable levels of density and hardness,” says Denny Deodar’s Brian Tipper. “Product specialists at Manitou investigated the application, and manufactured a sturdy fork frame that now carries out the task as easily as any other materials handling function.” Manitou also produced a special man-cage for added protection to the Maniscopic’s cab.
Four-wheel, crab- and two-wheel steering modes allow the Maniscopic MLT, available in models as compact as 2m wide by 2 m high, to work in previously inaccessible areas where materials handling machines were concerned. Having eliminated rear overhang in the MLT’s design and incorporated a telescopic boom that can reach up to 7,5m, the machine has no real equal when it comes to performing materials handling tasks in rugged, confined spaces. Its extensive range of attachments can be replaced in under a minute, allowing a variety of totally different functions to be carried out almost uninterrupted.
“Growing mushrooms is a specialised function that requires as many of the parameters involved to be controlled as closely as possible, from raw material supply to the accurate control of temperature and humidity,” concludes Denny Deodar’s James McClaren. “The Manitou affords us the piece of mind that we will have peat and compost available every day when and where we need it.”
“This is the main reason for our decision to go with a Manitou – none of the other machines could operate in such a confined space,” explains engineering manager at Denny Deodar, Wietsche Roets. “The Maniscopic’s extremely tight turning circle, three steering modes and overall manoeuvrability means the operator can make light work of a task that could not previously be mechanised.”
Producing 80t of hand-picked mushrooms a week, Denny Deodar cannot afford to fall behind in the preparation of compost nor peat, as the company keeps around 3 000 sqm of mushrooms in various stages of cultivation at any point in time. “We therefore look for the most reliable, easy to use and low maintenance equipment solutions available to us, and I have to say that Manitou embodies those requirements precisely.”
Having trained both Denny Deodar’s operators on site, Manitou South Africa also carries out routine servicing of the hardworking telescopic handler on the client’s site. In addition, the French materials handling equipment manufacturer has locally designed and manufactured a custom made attachment to accommodate specific tasks at Denny Deodar that fell outside the parameters of the company’s broad range of standard attachments.
“We needed a way to break out compost from the tunnels, where it often compacts to unbelievable levels of density and hardness,” says Denny Deodar’s Brian Tipper. “Product specialists at Manitou investigated the application, and manufactured a sturdy fork frame that now carries out the task as easily as any other materials handling function.” Manitou also produced a special man-cage for added protection to the Maniscopic’s cab.
Four-wheel, crab- and two-wheel steering modes allow the Maniscopic MLT, available in models as compact as 2m wide by 2 m high, to work in previously inaccessible areas where materials handling machines were concerned. Having eliminated rear overhang in the MLT’s design and incorporated a telescopic boom that can reach up to 7,5m, the machine has no real equal when it comes to performing materials handling tasks in rugged, confined spaces. Its extensive range of attachments can be replaced in under a minute, allowing a variety of totally different functions to be carried out almost uninterrupted.
“Growing mushrooms is a specialised function that requires as many of the parameters involved to be controlled as closely as possible, from raw material supply to the accurate control of temperature and humidity,” concludes Denny Deodar’s James McClaren. “The Manitou affords us the piece of mind that we will have peat and compost available every day when and where we need it.”
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