Airo brings spider to Israel

Israel-based Shai Magen Forklifts has expanded its rental fleet with the purchase of its first Airo spider, a R 17 DC.

The company, based in Haifa Bay, has been testing some Airo models over previous months, including the X 10 EW, X 12 EN, X 14 EW, XS 8 E restyling and one XL 19 RTD.

The RC 17 DC, with a 16.5 m working height, is popular in the Middle East, said the manufacturer. The model has working outreach of 6.5 m and a capacity of 200 km for two operators.

Specialized in forklift and aerial work platforms rental and sales Shai Magen Forklifts said it would now be able to offer customers a complete service with its new spider platform.