The customer is a civil engineering contractor building a multi‑span bridge over a river, with piers, abutments and approach ramps constructed in stages. The project site includes compacted gravel access roads, temporary embankments and work platforms near the riverbanks, all subject to changing conditions as construction progresses.
Material flows involve reinforcing steel, formwork systems, precast concrete elements, bagged cement and structural accessories that must be moved from central staging areas to specific piers and deck segments. To keep the schedule on track, the contractor needed equipment that could operate safely on rough ground and place materials at height without relying solely on tower cranes or mobile cranes.
Uneven and sloped terrain along riverside access roads and embankments, unsuitable for standard forklifts.
Frequent movement of heavy pallets of reinforcing steel, formwork and concrete additives between central yards and multiple workfronts.
Need to lift materials onto elevated decks, scaffolding and working platforms where cranes were already busy with major structural lifts.
Pressure to shorten crane hook time and reduce manual handling to improve safety and meet tight project milestones.
HAMAC proposed a dual‑equipment solution: two FD50‑RT 5 ton rough terrain forklifts for heavy ground‑level moves and one HT2506 telehandler with 2.5 ton capacity, 6 m lift height and multi‑mode steering. FD50‑RT units transport and stage heavy pallets across rough ground, while the HT2506 telehandler handles lifting to height and placing loads onto decks, scaffolds and platforms where cranes cannot always reach efficiently.
5 ton lifting capacity for dense pallets of rebar, formwork frames and precast components.
4×4 drive, deep‑tread tyres and high ground clearance for travel along gravel roads, ramps and uneven work areas.
Robust mast and wide‑view carriage for safe handling of tall or bulky loads in outdoor conditions.
2,500 kg rated capacity and 6 m telescopic boom reach for elevated placement tasks.
4×4 chassis and large tyres for stability on rough construction surfaces.
Multi‑mode steering (2WS, 4WS, crab) for manoeuvring around piers, scaffolding and tight workspaces.
FD50‑RT forklifts receive deliveries of rebar bundles, formwork panels, precast elements and bagged cement at the central staging yard near the site entrance. They unload trucks and then carry pallets along gravel access roads and temporary ramps to riverside work platforms and pier locations, maintaining traction and stability while carrying 5 ton loads.
Once FD50‑RT forklifts have staged pallets near a pier or deck segment, the HT2506 telehandler lifts rebar, formwork components or smaller precast elements up to 6 m, placing them onto scaffolding, temporary decks or elevated platforms. Its crab steering and compact dimensions allow precise positioning around piers and edge protection barriers.
Site supervisors coordinate FD50‑RT and HT2506 movements so that each workfront receives materials in the right sequence. FD50‑RT brings heavy pallets to buffer zones; HT2506 lifts and places items onto the structure, reducing congestion around cranes and keeping reinforcing, formwork and pouring operations supplied on time.
Shorter crane hook times, as routine pallet moves and elevated placements are handled by FD50‑RT and HT2506 instead of cranes.
Improved material availability at each pier and deck segment, reducing delays between reinforcing, formwork and concrete pours.
Safer handling on rough terrain, with purpose‑built 4×4 forklifts and a telehandler designed for outdoor construction surfaces.
Higher overall productivity, because ground‑level transport and high‑reach placement are covered by dedicated machines working in coordination.
This case study describes how FD60‑RT rough terrain forklifts support a precast concrete producer that operates in large outdoor yards with compacted gravel, drainage channels and partially paved areas. Traditional indoor forklifts could not safely handle 6 ton loads of concrete panels and blocks on this terrain, so the customer adopted FD60‑RT machines to handle everyday transport and staging tasks between production, curing and dispatch zones.
The customer is a precast concrete manufacturer supplying structural panels, blocks, pipes and other elements to regional infrastructure and building projects. The site includes casting beds under roofed areas, curing lanes and open storage rows located in outdoor yards, with access roads made of asphalt and compacted gravel.
Finished products are stored in long rows by size and project, and must be loaded onto trucks in sequence for delivery to construction sites. The combination of heavy units, variable ground conditions and frequent truck traffic makes safe and efficient material handling essential to the plant’s daily operations.
Heavy and awkward loads that rarely fit neatly on standard pallets.
Uneven outdoor ground including gravel surfaces, drainage slopes and patches of soft soil.
Complex yard flows between casting beds, curing zones, inspection points and loading lanes.
Safety and productivity pressure due to manual repositioning and slow crane moves.
HAMAC deployed FD60‑RT 6 ton rough terrain forklifts as the primary yard handling equipment. These machines provide the power and stability of a heavy industrial forklift combined with the traction and ground clearance required for outdoor precast yards.
6 ton lifting capacity for dense concrete panels, blocks and pipe sections.
4×4 drive with large pneumatic tyres for compacted gravel, asphalt and mixed outdoor surfaces.
High ground clearance and robust chassis to remain stable when crossing ruts, slopes and drainage channels.
Wide‑view mast and carriage for accurate positioning of oversized loads and customised attachments.
After concrete elements are stripped from moulds, FD60‑RT forklifts lift them from casting beds and transport them to curing lanes. Rough terrain design allows the trucks to cross joints, drains and mixed surfaces without compromising stability while carrying heavy loads.
Once elements reach the required strength, FD60‑RT trucks move them to outdoor storage rows organised by product type and project. Operators can approach stacks from different angles thanks to the wide mast view and 4×4 traction, even when the ground is slightly rutted or sloped.
When trucks arrive, FD60‑RT forklifts collect the required elements from storage and transport them to loading lanes. Their 6 ton capacity and strong hydraulics enable precise positioning of heavy products onto trailers, achieving reliable loading cycle times and reducing driver waiting time.
Only trained rough terrain forklift operators handle FD60‑RT units under defined site rules.
Travel speed is reduced on uneven sections and turns, with loads kept low for stability.
Regular inspections of tyres, forks, hydraulics and attachments ensure reliability in outdoor exposure.
Higher yard productivity and shorter cycles between casting, curing, storage and loading.
Improved safety thanks to purpose‑built rough terrain machines replacing improvised methods.
Greater flexibility in yard layout, without needing perfectly paved paths for standard forklifts.
Reduced crane dependency as FD60‑RT takes over routine horizontal movements.
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