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IDEAS IN MOTION Research and innovation have been primary goals of Merlo technicians and engineers since 1964, the year the company was established. Since then, product development has always targeted maximising safety, improving operator’s comfort, and manufacturing increasingly more reliable and profitable machines. Every day our engineers look to the future, even searching for the cutting-edge technical solutions which spur on our development and respond to daily challenges, overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles, to create innovating solutions which radically change the way people...

TECHNOLOGY ENTERS THE JOB SITE Panoramic telehandlers take the name from their unrivalled visibility from the driver’s seat. Since 1987 – when Merlo produced the world's first telehandler to feature a side-mounted engine – the Panoramic concept has been continuously developed and, to this day, remains the source of inspiration for other telehandler manufacturers. The position of the engine plays a fundamental role in offering maximum accessibility from the ground and, together with the exceptionally low boom pivot point, makes possible its legendary all-round visibility. When combined with the...

38ST SERIES High-performing and user-friendly - site telehandlers without compromise! 39ST SERIES The manoeuvrability, compactness and high power to weight ratio of a small telehandler, but with performance and versatility as well! 40ST SERIES The flagship machines, with power, load capacities and lift heights that are industry standards. The state of telehandler art in terms of technology and productivity. THE PANORAMIC RANGE 4500 kg PANORAMIC 40ST SERIES PANORAMIC 39ST SERIES PANORAMIC 38ST SERIES

wINNING INNOVATIONS TOMORROw IS ALREADY HERE fIRST IN PERfORMANCE AND RELIABILITY The unique design of a Merlo telehandler is immediately recognisable. The heart of the chassis is the immensely strong 'Ring of Steel' (of 70 mm diameter solid bar!). It has both structural and protective functions, as well as increasing machine stability by significantly lowering the machine's centre of gravity. This unique Merlo design ensures good weight balance which, together with versatile drive/steer axles, extraordinary ground clearance, generous approach and departure angles and road travel at up to 40...

wINNING INNOVATIONS The standard hydraulic quick-attach fork carriage allows attachments to be quickly interchanged using controls in the cab. A double-acting hydraulic service fitted with quick couplings provides the power for hydraulically-operated equipment. The Merlo-designed suspension systems on either the boom or the front axle ensure maximum comfort, and increase machine performance and safety. The main chassis of the machine are enclosed within a 'Ring of Steel' (of 70 mm diameter solid bar), serving both structural and protective functions. It also helps to lower the centre of gravity...

All-round visibility and safety Best-in-class ergonomic design and comfort The cab – the largest one in its class – is engineered to ensure safety, driving comfort, and visibility. The huge glazed area offers the operator excellent visibility in any direction. Both the windscreen and the rear window can be opened, and the steel frame of the cab complies with the international ISO 3449 FOPS Level 2 (Falling Object Protective Structure) standards and ISO 3471 ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structures) standards. Additional front- and rear-mounted lights, available as options, ensure excellent visibility...

Depending on model and options chosen, the operation of the telescopic boom is controlled either with hydraulic lever controls (photo left) or with a proportional electromechanical joystick (photo below). A fully electronic joystick is available as an option on some models. The high/low travel speed range selector (2-speed gearbox) is electrically controlled (photo below). A floor-mounted Inching pedal allows the operator to accurately control travel speed without changing the engine rpm. This is particularly useful when using buckets and loading attachments. The cab is easy to access, with self-cleaning...

The new Merlo seat can be moved through a wide adjustment range, and both seat cushion and back are equipped with supports for maximum comfort. A pneumatic suspension seat is available as an option. The steering column tilt can be adjusted by up to 16 degrees, to match diverse driver shapes and sizes. The instrument panel displays the main operating parameters and includes a longitudinal stability indicator “traffic light” and audible alarm. The instrument panel of the 38ST series is shown in the photo left, whilst 40ST series is shown in the photo above. The convenient right armrest – integrated...

Both the windscreen and the rear window can be opened to increase cab ventilation. An optional two-position sun screen ensures comfort, even in bright sunlight. The rotating beacon folds down to reduce overall height. The condenser assembly of the optional air conditioning system is housed in an external pod, so as not to increase the overall machine dimensions. Storage compartments of varying capacities are fitted throughout the cab module.

The telescopic BOOM Always up to the job Strength and effectiveness without compromise The telescopic boom is the core of every telehandler. It has to be robust and strong - so as to ensure a good load capacity and to be safely extended. But it must also be very rigid, even at its maximum extension, so as to prevent undue flexing and the ‘banana boom’ effect. Merlo engineers have successfully created a telescopic boom assembly that has become an industry trademark. The boom sections are made of two U-shaped high-strength steel pressings, longitudinally welded to each other along or close to their...

TELESCOPIC BOOM The versatility of Panoramic telehandlers can be further increased by an almost endless list of Merlo attachments and optional equipment, which can be interchanged on the fork carriage in only a few moments. The variety of applications is vast: from lifting materials, placing personnel safely, handling pallets, to earth-moving operations. A standard Panoramic feature is the hydraulic locking Tac-Lock system (1) - giving the Merlo driver an extraordinary advantage against the conventional, manual hook-up system of many competitors. It takes but a few moments to connect an attachment...