The Swiss Army knife for quarrying

Dieci telehandlers deliver durability, reach and power, and their versatility allows them to be used for a multitude of purposes.

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Across two quarry sites in Sydney, spanning more than 122 hectares, Dieci telehandlers are being used exclusively to extract sand and sandstone for construction and civil projects.

The robust models — the Samson 70.10 and Zeus 35.10 — form the central pillar of the operations, which involve high-volume material movement, stockpiling and daily logistics across varied and rugged terrain.

Earthmoving Equipment Magazine spoke to Dieci National Sales Manager Bob Mules about how the Dieci telehandlers are showing the mettle to handle continuous cycles of loading, transporting and manoeuvring bulk materials efficiently.

Specifications snapshot

Bob said the pace of Australia's construction sector is underpinned by heavy equipment, and this is especially evident in quarry operations.

The two Dieci telehandler models were suited to execute critical roles in quarry operations, handling the transfer of sand, sandstone blocks and loose aggregates.

• Samson 70.10

• Maximum lift capacity: 7000kg

• Maximum lift height: 9.65m

• Horizontal reach: 5.40m

• Engine: 93kW (125hp)

• Transmission: Hydrostatic with two-speed gearbox

• Zeus 35.10

• Maximum lift capacity: 3500kg

• Maximum lift height: 9.75m

• Horizontal reach: 6.45m

• Engine: 93kW (125hp)

• Transmission: Hydrostatic with two-speed gearbox

Bob said each machine offered different capabilities, and together they complemented each other well.