To make it possible to load these machines that can weigh up to 80 tonnes safely and efficiently onto the Manoovr semi low-loader, Nooteboom has developed these Heavy Duty ramps and has also made the rear of the Manoovr extra strong. On the left and right-hand side of the excavator trough the floor can be loaded with 30 tonnes - 60 tonnes in total. This on a surface of just 30 x 30 centimetres! Heavy Duty hydraulic landing legs can be mounted underneath the rear of the trailer. These also have a bearing capacity of 30 tonnes each, so 60 tonnes in total.
Here are a few examples of types of machines from the extensive Caterpillar range that can be transported easily with the Manoovr semi low-loader with excavator trough. Take the 336F, 352F and the heavy 374F. Until a few years ago the 39-tonne 336F was a standard load for a semi low-loader. This machine is 3.16m high - up to the roof of the cab. The total height was less than 4.20 metres. With a weight of 51 tonnes the 352F is quite a bit heavier. Because this type is 3.37m high -up to the roof of the cab - it is not possible to keep within the 4.25 height limit if an older type of semi low-loader is used. Due to the low load floor the Manoovr semi low-loader can transport this Caterpillar with ease. Even with the widest tracks this machine will stay below 3.50 metres. Perfect for a ‘normal’ 100-tonne annual exemption. But a Manoovr can even carry machines that are much heavier than that. The Caterpillar 374F is a mighty machine that weighs 73 tonnes. Thanks to the wide excavator trough the 6-axle Manoovr can also load this machine and transport it, while previously a 4-axle pendle axle low-loader and 2-axle were needed. This shows how much progress has been made.