Dieci telehandlers are renowned for their nuances and special features that in some cases make them designed for specific industries. Poultry producers, for example, might favour the low height of the Italian manufacturer’s Poultry Pro telehandler, while its Agri Plus model often suits those needing a genuine all-rounder. Sometimes though, Australian conditions and its broadacre farm sizes simply require a big and powerful unit.
With a 7,000kg maximum capacity and 9.65m maximum lift height, Dieci’s Agri Max 70.10 has this in spades. An unladen weight of 12,100kg and peak engine power of 125hp (93kW) further to the strength and capacity of this unit. Its power-packed nature has certainly not come at the expense of the style, comfort and functionality for which Dieci telehandlers have become known.
The desire to ensure an enjoyable operator experience starts in the cabin, according to Dieci Australia CEO Pat Italiano. “Dieci telehandler cabs have always been a combination of comfort and functionality linked with the style which makes us stand out all over the world,” he says. “The interiors are made of soft touch materials obtained from the automotive sector, extremely soft to the touch, which ensure excellent thermal and sound insulation, in addition to significantly reducing vibrations”. “We want to offer the best comfort to operators, for this we have amplified the traditional comfort of the Dieci cabs with wider spaces for the legs, adjustable steering wheel and armrest, air suspension seat and semi-automatic air conditioning system with 6 air vents for optimal circulation”. Other features include a generously sized window that allows a 360 degree view, LED work lights on the cabin, perimeter and boom.
Dieci celebrated 25 years in the Australian market last year, with a longer history in its native Italy. With such extensive experience, it should be little surprise that Dieci has learned what works in the telehandler market. Plenty of features have been tried and tested across the Dieci range and are present in the Agri Max 70.10, including the patented single compensation cylinder. Located inside the lifting ram, this helps to ensure the load on the boom is balanced at all times and improves both durability and safety. A fork swivelling angle with 134 degree dump rotation have been specifically designed to increase the operating arc, which Dieci says is particularly useful when emptying the bucket with the boom raised. The reinforced high-resistance steel boom is also equipped with side shift that allows operators to shift the carriage from side to side to tightly pack loads. The boom is fully operated by the hydraulic control joystick, which also incorporates the forward-reverse selector.
Dieci also recognises that subtlety is required alongside power, particularly when delicate operations are taking place that require precision. For this reason, an inching pedal features on the Agri Max 70.10 which allows travel speed to momentarily slow down or stop while still offering maximum power to boom functions. Technology has also been at the forefront of the Agri Max 70.10’s design, with a goal of increasing functionality and practicality.
All of this combines to make a telehandler which Pat says is well suited to the needs of Dieci Australia customers. “The Agri Max 70.10 is ideal for any Australian farmer needing a power-packed telehandler for the big jobs without losing any of the features Dieci is known for across our range,” he says.
