Teupen spider lifts for MBS Tracked Access

They purchased two 'facelift' Leo 23GT tracked spiders (23m w/h) and a 'facelift' Leo18GT (17.9m w/h) to update and expand its fleet of Teupen machines.

The deal with Ranger, Teupen's exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland, included the trade-in of MBS's current 23m Leos.

The new Leo18GT will fill a gap between MBS's 23m machines and 14.9m w/h Leo15GT.

MBS Tracked Access, which was established in 2006, now runs five Leos - the largest being a Leo30T (30m w/h).

The machines are mainly hired 'with operator' for shopping centre and facilities maintenance work.

They are also used by parent company, MBS Grounds Maintenance , for tree surgery and building maintenance.

MBS managing director, Martyn Bass, said: 'We have replaced our 23m Leos every two years to keep up with Teupen innovation.

It means the machines remain within warranty and we are offering customers the cutting edge in tracked platform performance and user simplicity which is where Teupen excels'.

In trading up to the latest Leo23GT models, MBS has taken advantage of the new option of Teupen's innovative hydraulic track height adjustment.

"It's much simpler and quicker," said Mr Bass.

'The system is straightforward to demonstrate to hire customers and for them to use.

We have noticed the difference it makes to our contract maintenance work, as well.

The ease of adjusting track height to drive along kerbs and sloping ground is a big advantage in manoeuvring around site for arborist work, gutter cleaning, roof slate repairs, and so on'.

Quicker boom and drive functions, when running off electric or diesel power, have also boosted job efficiency using the 'facelift' Leos.

Mr Bass said: 'Teupen have addressed small issues such as improving the boom support and outrigger stowing position for transit'.