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AUSA's new all-terrain machines

AUSA has introduced five new machines, completing the manufacturer's extensive catalogue of compact all-terrain vehicles. The presentation, which was made in an innovative digital format, was used to publicly launch all of the vehicles that were expected to be on show at the various international trade fairs that were cancelled due to the global pandemic.

The DR601AHG reversible dumper (below left with new DR1001AHG) has a 6,000 kg payload and comfortable hydrostatic transmission. Thanks to the innovative reversible design, the seat can rotate 180 degrees and all components are instantly adjusted to suit the driver's new position. There’s an Eco mode to boost efficiency, a Hill Holder system, and optional Smart Stop – a plug-in system that automatically shuts down the engine when it is not in use. The new DR601AHG dumper is equipped with a powerful, Stage 5 compliant, 55.4kW Deutz engine with 340Nm of torque available at 1,500rpm.

Ausa also revealed the D300AHG (below) – an articulated dumper with a 3-tonne payload, a side-tipping skip and hydrostatic transmission. One of the main strengths of this model is that its design is based on the 4.5-tonne dumper. It is equipped with a small but agile 18.5kW four-cylinder Kubota engine that complies with the Stage 5 standards and has an engine torque of 92.6Nm at 1,700rpm. The skip's shape ensures maximum frontal visibility and it can optionally be fitted with our Full Visibility System, consisting of cameras and proximity sensors.

After launching the C251H and C351H all-terrain forklifts, with 2,500kg and 3,500 kg payloads respectively, AUSA is continuing to update all of its models with the C501H (below), the unit with the highest payload (5,000kg). As with the other models in the range, the C501H was given a completely technology-based design. Boasting a 30% improvement to operator visibility, the new forklifts feature a digital screen on the dashboard, providing the driver with all of the machine's information, whilst Eco Mode and Smart Stop help to increase efficiency.

One of the other highlights of the event was the presentation of the new T204H and T235H (below) telescopic handlers. Although they still have the same name as their previous models, they have been redesigned to offer a better user experience. The T204H has a 2,000kg payload and a maximum lift of 4.2m. In turn, the T235H can carry up to 2,300kg and has a maximum lift of 5m. Both models have the same platform and features. These include the Kubota engine with 32.5kW of power.

From the interior digital display, the operator will be able to control any part of the dumper and interact with and access the diagnostics menu and all maintenance parameters. It is a highly versatile machine that can easily adapt to any terrain thanks to its 4x4x4 drive and the three steering modes: front-wheel, all-wheel and crab mode. Meanwhile, the design of the cab and placement of the boom give the operator a 360-degree view.

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