Total operating efficiency.

These three words take on a new meaning in TCM’s advanced lift trucks, says a TCM spokesman.
“Aside from upgrading performance, TCM has brought their forklifts into more productive balance. That means higher power, speed and reliability without sacrificing fuel economy. It also means more nimble maneuverability, lower operator fatigue and minimal maintenance. The bottom line is superior total operating efficiency and reliability proven worldwide,’’ he adds.
“With lift capacities ranging from 1,000 kg to 42,000 kg, these high-performance diesel and gasoline engines, pneumatic and cushion tire models are available with a full range of optional equipment and attachments. TCM delivers more when it comes to total operating efficiency,’’ he continues.
‘‘Low vibration and noise is one of the advantages of these lift trucks, giving the operator more comfort. The engine compartment hood and the radiator cover are completely sealed. Sound and heat absorbing material is installed under the floorboard and under the engine compartment hood. The shock absorbing steering column and the thick skid proof rubber floor mat further aid in noise and vibration reduction – 79 dB for FG Series and 80 dB for FD Series at operator's ear – while maintaining ease of service accessibility,’’ adds Abdullah S Al Ali, general manager of Aljomaih Equipment, TCM’s distributor in Saudi Arabia.
‘‘The robust TCM wide view mast offers greater visibility. TCM pioneered the wide view mast and the proven rugged construction of the TCM mast has the strength to resist off center loads. Its ease of maintenance ensures that it remains tight and dependable in operation. Greater forward visibility and reduced blind areas have been achieved with TCM’s new finger bar design and low profile front panel, assuring safe and speedy work by allowing the operator to see the tip of the forks in operating positions,’’ he adds.
‘‘In addition, the air intake for the air cleaner is located high up in the driver’s overhead guard pillar above the normal dust level created by the fork truck’s travel. The large intake area reduces the noise of the air intake. The large capacity exhaust muffler greatly lowers the exhaust noise,’’ Al Ali concluded.
Aljomaih also represents Iveco Spa and Case New Holland of Italy, Claas and MTU of Germany, TCM and Tacom of Japan, Nokka-Tume of Finland, Perkins of UK, Merlo, Nardi of Italy, Arcusin of Spain, and US-based Valmont Industries Inc. The firm sells a wide range of generator sets and engines, wheel loaders, dozers and graders, concrete mixers, vibratory compactors and asphalt rollers, forklifts and telescopic handlers, marine container straddle carrier and telescopic spreaders, agri-tractors and harvesters, mowers and balers, combined seed drills and fertiliser spreaders, cultivators and disc ploughs and trailers and auto-bale loaders and irrigation equipment and systems to the Saudi market.