Two new HUBTEX forklifts deliver electric power to the wood industry
LIGNA 2025: Sustainable solutions for the transportation of long loads
HUBTEX is celebrating a premiere at LIGNA 2025, the world's leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing: The company is launching two new electric multidirectional sideloaders: the MSL 50 and the MAXX 50. From May 26 to 30, 2025 the leading provider of innovative multidirectional forklifts and order picking systems will showcase its comprehensive solutions portfolio in Hanover – including innovations for the efficient transport of long and heavy loads. For lumber merchants, sawmills or prefabricated house builders: HUBTEX offers tailor-made solutions for the specific requirements of the industry.
MSL 50 - Outdoor specialist with side loader cab
With the new MSL 50, the HUBTEX product line has received a robust outdoor upgrade. The new electric multidirectional sideloader, with a load capacity of 11,000 lbs, is equipped with a specially developed SL cabin (sideloader cabin) and is optimized for longer transport distances outdoors. The ergonomic seating position in the direction of travel reduces strain on the driver, ensuring maximum comfort – particularly over longer distances. Thanks to the low-set front window, the route remains in view at all times, while the generous side window provides an optimal view of the load being transported. The new MSL 50 is particularly suitable for companies with large outdoor areas, such as lumber merchants or sawmills.
MAXX 50: 11,000-lbs model for demanding applications
HUBTEX has also expanded its portfolio with the addition of a powerful 5-tonne model, the MAXX 50. Like all models in the MAXX series, it is designed for combined indoor and outdoor use, making it ideal for use in narrow warehouse aisles as well as for loading and unloading trucks outdoors. “The MAXX 50 is ideally suited to the needs of wood processing companies and lumber dealers,” explains Hans-Joachim Finger, General Manager of HUBTEX. “It offers increased residual load capacity, which is particularly essential for transporting heavy or damp timber.”
The new MAXX 50 includes an ergonomic cabin, a lift mast precisely tailored to the load capacity, and the optionally available 360° HX steering. With a ground clearance of 7.3 inches and a load arm height of 21.1 inches, it offers the optimum trade-off between maximum utilisation of storage space and high flexibility outdoors. A powerful 5-kW electric motor ensures good performance – even on inclines.
Order picking solutions for the wood industry
The HUBTEX portfolio has been bolstered by tailor-made order picking solutions specifically tailored to the requirements of the wood industry. The KP series includes multidirectional sideloaders which transform into order picking vehicles with a detachable platform. The MK series is ideal for transporting doors and frames, while the EZK platform with two-mast or scissor lift enables high handling performance and dual-sided rack operation. All models may be equipped with VacumaX vacuum suction technology to move loads safely and minimize material damage.
Visitors can experience the latest innovations from HUBTEX at LIGNA 2025 – in the open-air area, Allee 6, Stand N65 at the Hanover Exhibition Center. The HUBTEX team will also be delighted to provide advice on the automation of logistics processes.
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