Categories: ZambiaPublished On: 28th June 2018

Everything is within the farmer’s reach…with ZAMFORCE MANITOU

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Kirk Trytsman, Maxon Chiwewu and Xander Pieterse of ProAgri Zambia at the Zamforce stand at Agritech with the impressive MT-X1030.

Almost anything is possible for a farmer who owns a Manitou telehandler from Zamforce. Material handling has never been so easy, effortless or quick.

In Zambia, Manitou is supplied and backed up by Zamforce, a family owned and operated business with dedicated, fully trained staff members who understand the needs of farmers. Zamforce has been in business since 2016 and in this time has proved to be a stable and dependable company.

Zamforce’s range of Manitou telehandlers cover all areas from agriculture and mining to construction and warehousing. At the recent Agritech show, the main attractions at the Zamforce stand were the MLT-X and the MT-X telehandlers. “These two telehandlers are basically similar, but the MLT is more specifically designed for the agricultural sector,” Kirk Trytsman, Sales Representative, says.

The MLT-X telehandler comes standard with a tow hitch at the back, like a tractor, for towing trailers, etc. The tilting angle of its boom is improved for better handling of the various attachments and, depending on which model you decide on, the boom can vibrate to shake out any material clinging to the bucket.

Kirk explains further: “These telehandlers also have stronger hydraulic pumps to make their movements more fluid, meaning you don’t have to first lift the boom and then extend it; you are able to come up and forward at the same time and get a quicker motion.”

All MLT-X telehandlers supplied by Zamforce are equipped with air conditioning, road lights, rough terrain tyres and sport permanent four-wheel drive, crab steer option and all-wheel movement – front and rear wheel steering.

“A Manitou telehandler can be custom made in South Africa to suit a Zambian farmer’s specific needs,” Kirk says, and this includes the various attachments the farmer can choose from, for example pallet lifts/forks, hay/bale forks, buckets, hay/bale grabbers, tire changers, cement mixers, various buckets, silage spinners (buckets with spikes inside that mix anything), and even street sweepers for when you need to clear your area. All attachments are interchangeable and compatible across all models of telehandlers. Changing an attachment is quick, easy and can be done by one person:   simply remove the attachment pin and disconnect the hydraulic hoses, drive the telehandler in to the attachment of choice, re-insert the attachment pin and connect the hydraulic hoses. All in a matter of minutes.

The MT-X1030 has a boom length of ten metres to reach up to whatever height a farmer wishes to reach.

Zamforce also caters for the nut farmer with implements such as tree shakers for harvesting, as well as various attachments for deforestation.

In addition to the agricultural range of MLT-X telehandlers, Zamforce also offers a wide range of telehandler models suited for the construction, mining and industrial sectors as well as diesel, electric and LPG forklifts, rough terrain forklifts, skid, track and articulated loaders, access platforms, scissor lifts and warehousing equipment and the newly launched TLB range of backhoe loaders.

Everything Zamforce supplies is manufactured by Manitou and is delivered directly from their warehouse. Zamforce offers Manitou products at fair prices and works in close co-operation with Manitou South Africa. This ensures that parts and technical support will always be readily available.

With a small start in Chililabombwe near the Congolian border, Zamforce is steadily growing, covering the Copper Belt area which includes all mines and mining areas, and has a vision of expanding south into the whole of Zambia. The next step will be establishing a store and warehouse in Mkushi along with a dedicated Zamforce service team to supply prompt post-purchase and overall client support whenever necessary. Soon to follow will be a branch in Lusaka, followed by one in every major city in Zambia.

“We will get there, covering the whole country with service teams supplying spares and services nationwide,” says Kirk.

Zamforce is able to supply any general spares and fast moving items, including filters, belts, wheel hubs and cylinders, while more specific items like fuse panels and computer boxes will have to be ordered directly from Manitou South Africa.

For more information on the MLT-X, the MT-X, or other Manitou products supplied by Zamforce, contact Kirk Trytsman at +26 (0)96-830-6446 or +26 (0)96-630-1016 or e-mail him at kirk.zamforce@gmail.com

The Manitou MLT-X with a bucket attachment is essential for progressive farmers.

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