Hercules News July 2011

HERCULES News July 2011

Welcome to Hercules Complete Lifting Solutions E-Newsletter, Hercules News.

We are delighted to announce that our new WEBSITE is up and running. Follow the link to http://www.hercules.com.au to view our current range of

• Stairclimbers
• Personal Stairclimbers
• Lifting equipment
• Electric Vehicles

BRAND NEW to our range of Stairclimbers if the Skipper 350 an ingenious Italian machine which can outperform any other stairclimbing device on the market today. With a fully controlled tipping function, the Skipper 350 has a lift capacity of 350 kg, duel chain drive and automatic brake, durable aluminium frame, adjustable handle and height adjusting feature to balance load on stairs and levelling platform – so moving loads up or down stairs and around tight landings is accomplished easily. Fitted with a Remote Control, this latest generation electric stairclimbing trolley comes with a Securing Strap, Automatic Battery Charger, Standard Sheet Metal Base and an Auto Tipping Back Feature.

BRAND NEW to our range of Electric Vehicles is the ECOBARROW.

This new electric wheelbarrow is small enough to fit into very confined spaces, yet powerful enough to carry 120 kg up a 12 degree slope, a job even two strong men would have difficulty achieving. The pneumatic wheels allow the machine to be used on virtually any surface. When fully charged the motor can keep running for up to 2 hours on level ground depending on how steep the slope is. The Ecobarrows advanced carbon brush hub motor is extremely efficient and at the same time very quiet in its operation. This eco- friendly machine can be used manually without the motor, as the motor freewheels when not in use. There is also a powerful disc brake ensuring safety when descending steep slopes. At $2495 plus GST, the Ecobarrow is the best value for money electricwheelbarrow on the market today. Follow the link to our website to learn more about the options and specifications for the ECOBARROW.

BRAND NEW to our range of Personal Stairclimbers is the STAIRMAX an ingenious, life-changing, easy to operate, state-of-the-art machine bringing personal mobility to a new level. Stairmax is the first self-operated personal stairclimber in Australia. Hercules supplies a range of personal stairclimbers to transport people up and down stairs. These machines are at the cutting edge in technology for this type of equipment.

They are carefully designed for:

• Passenger safety
• Ease of operation
• Comfort
• Ease of disassembly and transport (light to lift)
• Fluid and efficient movement
• Manoeuvrability in confined spaces
• Protection of delicate floor surfaces
• Durability
• Stylish appearance

Personal Stairclimbers can:

• in many cases be adopted as suitable disability access
• be disassembled and reassembled quickly and easily (and placed in the boot of a car)
• be kept in a small space such as a broom closet
• greatly assist wheelchair users, the disabled and the aged to get around in a world sprinkled with non-negotiable stairs
• allow disadvantaged people to get to places they used to easily get to, before they lost their mobility

The Personal Stairclimber gives the client and carer FREEDOM to move. To go places which were previously off limits. That may be to go up the internal house stairs, or down the stairs into the back garden, or over to a once favourite restaurant, or to a show, or to a daughter’s third floor apartment for lunch. Sue Breton, OT

The Hercules Stairclimbing Range is extensive.

Our Handtruck stairclimbers can lift either 315 kg or 540 kg, depending on the model. Click on the link to learn more about these machines which will save you time, money and at the same time conform to the strict OH & S regulations.

Our Forklift Stairclimbers can lift 540 kg off the back of a truck or van and carry this weight up and down stairs. Let one man do the work of four, without the risk of injury.

Our SAL 330 HD, now with folding handles (SAL 330 HD Fold), can carry loads of 330 kg up and down stairs.

This modular built, electric powered stairclimber has specially designed wheels with a unique braking system (with safety brake), combined with a well-balanced lifting system. Because it pushes off the lower step, it keeps a consistent balance throughout the lift making the SAL HD 330 safe, effective and easy to use.

Furniture/Switchboard movers FM180B now with larger toe plate.

Aluminium Lifters for Photocopiers – now available with an Electric Motor.

Take Advantage of our Finance Available
As an alternative to outright purchase you can rent or lease a machine over 5 years, and at the end of the term you have the right to purchase the machine, upgrade or continue renting the equipment.

Servicing Tips
Hercules Heavy duty and Hand truck stairclimbers should be serviced every one to two years, depending on the level of use.

Training have your staff been trained to use your Hercules Stairclimber?
Our stairclimbers are easy and safe to use, but training is important. If you need extra training or have new staff members using the machines, please phone to book in a training session.

Demonstrations
We are conveniently located in Artarmon (Sydney) with distributors in Queensland, Victoria and W.A. We welcome the opportunity to demonstrate our equipment to you.