Telehandlers are high-performance and versatile machines, designed to transport heavy loads and reach impressive heights. Each model stands out for its unique features, designed to simplify, speed up, and optimize every work phase on construction sites, in mines, and in emergency contexts
For those looking for a high-capacity telehandler, DIECI has developed the Hercules range, ideal for handling heavy and bulky loads at great heights. Let’s discover all the winning features of this range, which combines specialized features with great versatility.
Heavy-duty fixed telehandlers: the Hercules range
Hercules is the most powerful DIECI telehandler in the DIECI range and the ideal machine for moving heavy and bulky loads, even at high heights. Designed for loading and unloading containers, marble blocks, and other bulky materials, this machine offers a lifting capacity ranging from 13 to 23 tons, while ensuring fast maneuverability and the high reliability that characterizes all DIECI machines.
The Hercules heavy-duty range includes four models, each designed to meet specific lifting requirements:
- Hercules 130.10, the “smallest” in the range, with a lifting capacity of 13,000 kg and a lifting height of 9.5 meters;
- Hercules 190.10, with a maximum capacity of 19,000 kg and a maximum lifting height of 10.2 meters;
- Hercules 210.10, offering the same lift height performance, but with an increased capacity of up to 21,000 kg;
- Hercules 230.10, currently the largest model in the range, with 23,000 kg capacity and a maximum lift height of 10.15 meters.
In addition to technical capabilities, the entire range ensures the highest standards of safety, handling, and comfort. Advanced technological solutions guarantee intuitive operation, ease of use and adaptability, making these heavy-duty telehandlers the perfect solution for the most demanding and unconventional working environments.
All the benefits of the Hercules telehandler
The Hercules heavy-duty telehandler allows you to tackle the toughest jobs in the mining, emergency, port and industrial sectors with total safety, offering high power, exceptional precision, and complete control.
Its reliability is enhanced by several features that increase safety and efficiency even in unusual conditions. Key features include:
- Arm too high, which automatically reduces driving speed when the boom is raised;
- Anti-Tilt System, which blocks dangerous movements in case of overload;
- Side tilt corrector, adapting the machine to all types of terrain;
- Automatic attachment recognition, configuring the machine according to the connected equipment and automatically setting the correct load chart;
- Automatic wheel alignment and steering direction indicator;
- Remote control with display, allowing the operator to control the machine from the ground, reducing risks in hazardous environments;
- Four-wheel drive and steering, for better traction and agility on all terrains;
- Single ECU, that enables continuous parameter monitoring via an advanced diagnostic system.
Each Hercules telehandler is designed to make the operator’s job easier. That’s why the cab has been carefully engineered to offer a comfortable and intuitive driving position, ready to take on any challenge.
Operator experience is also enhanced on board the Hercules telehandler, thanks to several technical features that improve usability and ensure protection, including:
- ROPS-FOPS certified cab, in line with safety regulations;
- Single-lever joystick, for full control of movements;
- Dashboard with clear instruments and well-distributed controls;
- Ergonomic seat, adjustable steering wheel, and sound insulation, ensuring maximum comfort;
- Display for continuous load monitoring (angle, extension, load, height).
Various applications for a high-capacity telehandler
Strong, robust, powerful and… versatile! The Hercules heavy-duty fixed telehandler is suitable for various applications, capable of replacing other machines such as aerial platforms or forklifts. Its adaptability is guaranteed by its compatibility with a wide range of attachments like winches, booms and baskets, enhancing its performance across different work environments.
Telehandler for tire handling
Two Hercules telehandlers are currently in operation at the Boto gold mine in Senegal, supporting the handling of 4,000 kg tires.
Mining is one of the key sectors for the use of high-capacity telehandlers. Uneven, dusty, and sloping terrain demands reliable, powerful, and safe machines, while the large volume of material on site demands highly efficient, high-performance equipment.
The Hercules telehandler delivers operational flexibility, reliability, and lifting capacity, adapting to various needs, especially when equipped with specialized attachments such as a tire-handling clamp.
Telehandler for the logistics sector
A Hercules 210.10 telehandler is being used in the renovation of the Ritom hydroelectric plant in Switzerland.
To speed up the repetitive work cycle involving the repeated handling and transport of hundreds of tons of 12-meter-long pipes, it was necessary to rely on a powerful, robust, and high-performance machine. Thanks to its outstanding features, Hercules impressed the Swiss company, not only by performing its assigned tasks to the highest standards, but also by replacing the use of platforms and forklifts, further streamlining work cycles.
Telehandler for port handling
Two Hercules 120.10 telehandlers are currently used by the Chilean Navy for container handling.
The South American military group needed a high-performance solution capable of handling heavy loads in confined spaces. The two DIECI heavy-duty telehandlers met these requirements thanks to their innovative features and operational flexibility.
A key success factor in this case was also the after-sales service offered by the local dealer, which included a training program designed to guide new operators through the advanced machine functions.
Telehandler for emergency response
The Italian Red Cross has upgraded its fleet with 3 Hercules 120.10 units.
The organization, one of the most active in the emergency sector, ensures constant coverage across the entire Italian territory, with over 1,000 locations and 160,000 volunteers. The wide range of operations it carries out, such as First Aid, health education and prevention, support for vulnerable population groups, social inclusion, and training and simulation activities, requires a large quantity of equipment that must be efficiently managed, distributed, and used to ensure optimal resource allocation.
DIECI telehandlers are used within the numerous storage facilities and also take part in frequent training exercises. In addition to their lifting capacity and height, the true added value of these machines lies in their ability to move safely across uneven roads, rough terrain, and high-risk environments, ensuring the operational support and safety needed for the Red Cross to fulfill its vital mission.