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DavidL
Guayas, Ecuador

We're considering on buying a new reach stacker for our port in South America. (Very hot and humid weather year round.)
We've narrowed the search to Taylor RT-9968, Linde C4531 TL/5, and a Kalmar DRF of similar specs.
I lean toward the Linde due to their reputation, but our company has a good long term relationship with Taylor, while other ports around here are getting Kalmars.
My main concern is maintenance costs and parts availability in the US (once there, getting them to S. America is no problem.) Please your suggestions or experience with any of these machines.

Posted 29 May 2009 08:39 AM

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finn_r
New South Wales, Australia

hi david my suggestion is to make sure the local mechanics should also know what they are dealing with.
is there a local backup for the brand you want to use?
meaning that if your other port occupiers use the same brand and you have a similar brand, while they are on a possible breakdown you would have to wait until they are ready to look at your machine.
on the other side they may be just right for the job coz they are experienced with the brand.(and machine)
if its hot and humid i can recommend the one with a dehumidifier/or just turn on the airco.(but you would know that living where u are)
personally i lean towards the smv(kone cranes) reachstackers (with adjustable cab and joystick steering where fitted)
you must have a reason for wanting a reachstacker,(as they don,t require reassembly after transport/opposed to forklifts)
but forklifts are faster when hooking up/loading and offer the operators more safety with the mast.
i hope this helps you a little.
regards finn.

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Posted 29 May 2009 04:52 PM

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DavidL
Guayas, Ecuador

Thanks for your timely response, Finn. Your opinion is helping me narrow down the issues to focus on.
We have no local support for any of the brands, but we have done just fine with our own mechanics and a very good relationship with Taylor, who supplied us our top loaders and side pickers.
My main concern would be the electronics. Linde's seem more robust and overall better engineered (German), while I have my concerns on Taylor's American version of an Italian machine.
Then it would be interesting to know if in anyone's experience the Linde lives up to its reputation for lower operating/maintenance costs.
Regards,
David

Modified 30 May 2009 02:53 AM
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