Kramer’s petite telehandler offers power and reach
GENIUS Meath Farm Machinery to showcase the impressive KT144
A telehandler billed as “the powerful compact genius” will be amongst the star attractions at Meath Farm Machinery’s stand in Cavan Equestrian Centre next week.
It’s said that good things come in small packages, and that’s certainly true of the brand new KT144 telehandler by Kramer-Werke. With its dimensions - a height of less than 2m and a width of around 1.60m - and its operating weight of approximately 3,000kg, the KT144 is the smallest model in the Kramer telehandler portfolio. Despite these small proportions, it boasts an astonishing power rating. The pallet fork has a stacking payload of 1450kg and a lift height of around 4.50m. Even when handling heavy loads (e.g. silage bales) there is a sufficient reserve to work with a great transmission range.
The Kramer tried-and-tested quickhitch system with mechanical locking is fitted as standard to this vehicle. Hydraulic locking is also available as an option, as are various common quickhitch systems, including the Euro quickhitch.
For the operation of attachments with additional hydraulic functions, such as a silage bucket, the 3rd control circuit is factory fitted.
Additionally, the machine is available with two engines. The basic is a 19 kilowatt or 25 hp Yanmar engine. This complies with the exhaust emission stage V, without further emission treatment, which makes it an affordable entry-level option for most applications.
For applications with a high power requirement, a 33 kilowatt or 45 hp Yanmar engine is available as an option.
An enhanced range of options is also available for the more powerful engine, including the top speed of 30 km/h and powerflow performance hydraulics of up to 70 litres per minute.
Despite the vehicle’s compact dimensions, it offers a spacious and comfortable cabin. Ergonomically-positioned grab handles, together with the low entry height of just 40cm make it easy to enter and exit the vehicle.
The panoramic glazed areas and narrow cabin struts ensure optimal visibility. For working in the dark, lighting packages transform night into day.
The KT144 also comes with an electronic parking brake with hill-hold function as standard. A touch of the drive pedal automatically disengages the brake, meaning that e.g. the machine does not need to be held with the foot brake when inactive on a slope.
Alongside the all wheel steering, both front wheel and crab steering are optionally available. The machine can also be fitted with low-speed control and hand throttle, as well as up to four different operating modes. This complete package makes the KT144 ideal for both on the farm and in buildings.