The current EU Stage IIIMB engine regulations are a key driver of research and development for telescopic handler manufacturers at the moment, and provide an opportunity to update machines at the same time. Manufacturers have been adding both big and small machines to their ranges, while others introduce technology as different as fuel-efficient engine cut-off systems, auto attachment-recognition devices and load-sensing hydraulics. But competition is also hotting up in this market, with new manufacturers making an entrance and bringing new ranges of machines with them.
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