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CARGOTEC subsidiary Hiab has received two significant orders for equipment in the US collectively worth up to US$40 million, reports London's Port Technology.

A national home improvement chain has ordered MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts for a value of EUR23.8 million ($25.7 million), while a separate EUR12 million ($12.95 million) order was made by a national building supply chain for HIAB loader cranes and MOFFETTs.



The two orders were booked in Cargotec's 23 Q4 order intake with deliveries being made throughout H1 2024.



All the equipment delivered is connected and comes equipped with the HiConnect telematic data solution.



The MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts ordered are M8 NX models with both three-wheel drive and four-way steering. All MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts are compliant with Tier 4 emission standards in North America and Canada, and European Stage V regulations.



Apart from MOFFETT M8 NX truck-mounted forklifts, the customer has ordered a variety of HIAB loader cranes in the medium and heavy range, and the specialized drywall crane in the K range. The largest drywall crane HIAB K-HIPRO 515 can deliver material up to nine stories.



Pauliina Kunvik, senior vice president, sales & services, North America, Hiab, said: "The MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts offer the versatility for a single operator to deliver anything their DIY or professional customers need for home improvement projects. From lumber to piping or turf to pave stones, deliveries can be made directly to their front porch or backyard - wherever the products need to be placed."