Custom-made forklift trucks
for handling OF
LONG, HEAVY AND BULKY LOADS

Economical, compact, self-propelled: Hubtex is developing new platform transporters for load capacities of 25 t, 40 t and 65 t with the SF-X series. The compact, self-propelled vehicles for indoor and outdoor use have a large loading area for transporting bulky, heavy loads. Thanks to its modular design, the cost-effective base of the transporter can be equipped with various steering systems or platform lift and thus be expanded into an AGV.    

The portfolio of the leading manufacturer of special-purpose industrial trucks will include the new SFX models for the load capacity ranges 25 t (SFX-25), 40 t (SFX-40) and 65 t (SFX-60) from July 2021. Cross-series vehicle components and the addition of AGV functions make the series suitable for most customer requirements. Typical areas of application are found in in-plant heavy-duty transport in the automotive and aviation industries and especially along the value chain of the metal industry, from foundry to trade to processing, for example in mechanical engineering.

In the automotive industry, when transporting pre-production vehicles – also known as prototypes – in house, the focus is on two aspects: Camouflage and security. The FTP 32, a new design of vehicle transporter from Fulda-based special vehicle manufacturer Hubtex, fulfils these requirements within the scope of an intelligent system which ensures that the prototypes are concealed as they are transported through narrow hall gates. Its modular construction system enables the vehicle to be individually adapted to the requirements and transport tasks in car plants.

HUBTEX Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG from Fulda is expanding its presence in the USA. As of January 2021, the German lift truck manufacturer has acquired a 50% stake in the exclusive distributor Design Storage & Handling (DSH). In doing so, the company is continuing its international growth strategy, which began last year with the acquisition of the Australian subsidiary HUBTEX Australia. The goal is to further position both electric multidirectional sideloaders and special vehicles in the core markets, thereby strategically expanding the North American market in conjunction with DSH.

25 years of success in the Australian market with the highest market share globally: These accolades, which help distinguish HUBTEX Australia, can now be joined by another. With effect from September, HUBTEX Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG from Fulda, Germany will acquire 100 percent of the shares held by the previous owner. Not only does this make it a subsidiary, but it will also be one of the largest branches outside of Germany. This acquisition is enabling the forklift trucks manufacturer to significantly expand its business dealings in Australia and pursue an international growth strategy, even in the current economic crisis.

The re-designed DQ 45-X fourway forklift from Hubtex is particularly low in emissions and noise. The core component is the low-noise, low-emissions turbo engine, which maintains impressively low energy consumption thanks to an intelligent vehicle control system. With its all-wheel drive and all-terrain soft tyres, it is the undisputed leader among the fourway forklift trucks when it comes to outdoor use. Hubtex has further enhanced this truck series to deliver a higher level of comfort in the driver's cab and easier maintenance.