Six stars all the way

Originally developed for the Japanese market and first unveiled as a prototype vehicle, the Star 6 Crawler gave Australian customers a special exclusive preview at HIRE21. The preview prototype proved so popular several hire companies placed orders on the spot.

“When we first saw the prototype in Europe, we couldn’t wait to bring our customers here to see this little work horse,” Keith Clarke, general ganager of Haulotte Australia, said. “It’s the perfect addition to any fleet because it can go anywhere, through anything.” Versatility is a key aspect of this machine. It features excellent terrain capabilities, providing an operator easy access to all jobsites, inside or out. The crawling system not only enables the mast to go over the roughest terrains, but also significantly reduces the ground pressure, which is essential for driving on sensitive floors. Not only is it suitable for outdoors, but the crawler can also navigate unstable, wet or uneven grounds, cross slopes up to 25% and traverse through 15cm of water. With a zero turning radius, operators can maneuver in the most confined spaces. The new vertical mast offers smooth and proportional movements for an unmatched precision and safety. It boasts a 200kg load capacity and space for two people in the basket thanks to the platform extension being standard for Australia and New Zealand.

“This machine can follow the job from the start, as the site is being prepared, all the way to finishing on newly installed floors,” Clarke said.

United Forklift and Access Solutions was first to jump on board, Trent Osborne from United said their interest was initially piqued by the vertical lift, which prompted them to order it before production had even started.

“The Star 6 Crawler is a great compact all-rounder with thoughtful design. The non-marking tread makes it perfect for indoor, it can go through 15cm of water on a rough site and can be lifted lengthwise during transport phases thanks to dedicated forklift pockets,” Osborne said.