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20 March 2008
Launched last year into the mini–scissor segment is the 240 kg payload, 2050 mm working height (24 V)Steward electric scissor, manufactured by Italian hydraulics specialist Techoil. The 1100 mm (L) by 700 mm (W) machine weighs 300 kg and travels at 8 to 35 m/min. Paolo Fabiani, general affairs &external director for the company, which is located in San Vittore, told AI it has sold about 30 units of the 6000 platform in Italy and other parts of Europe. Aerial platform manufacturer Leader and truck crane manufacturer Copma, both of Italy, also sell the machine throughout Europe.
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