In recycling and waste management , short loading cycles, low fuel consumption, and a clear view of the work area are key factors in determining a machine’s cost-effectiveness. These exact requirements were the focus of the test operation of the SENNEBOGEN 360 G telehandler at B.E.B. bewegt, a subsidiary of Berk Recycling GmbH.

The telehandler was used in ongoing recycling operations for various materials and tasks.

About 30 % of the daily volume consisted of mixed residual waste, including tires and bulky waste. This material was loaded directly onto trucks. The remaining 70 % consisted of coarse construction debris, which the 360 G fed into a screening plant. After processing, the finer bulk material was loaded for further processing.

This meant the machine had to meet two typical requirements of a recycling facility: fast truck loading in a limited space and continuous feeding of a processing plant.

To compare productivity and efficiency under real-world operating conditions, the SENNEBOGEN 360 G and a wheel loader were tested under comparable conditions.

The 360 G operated with a 2-m³-bucket and took an average of 59 seconds per loading cycle. It thus moved 116 m³ of material in one hour.

The wheel loader used took an average of 1 minute and 26 seconds per cycle and achieved a material handling rate of 84 m³ per hour.

In the test, the SENNEBOGEN 360 G reduced the duration of a loading cycle by about 31 %, moved about 38 % more material per hour, and used 47 % less fuel per cubic meter moved than the comparable wheel loader.

The comparative test also revealed a significant difference in fuel consumption: The specific fuel consumption of the SENNEBOGEN 360 G was 47 % lower than that of the wheel loader used in the test.

This means that, per cubic meter of material moved, the telehandler required nearly half the amount of fuel.

When evaluating efficiency, it is not only fuel consumption per operating hour that matters. The decisive factor is how much material is actually moved with the amount of fuel used.

A key advantage stems from the combination of reach, lift height, and visibility. The SENNEBOGEN 360 G achieves a maximum lift height of up to 8.5 m. Its hydraulically elevating Multicab provides a viewing height of up to 4.25 m, thereby improving visibility into trucks, containers, and the work area.

When feeding the screening plant, this allows the operator to position material precisely without having to make unnecessary maneuvering movements. The compact design also facilitates work in the confined spaces of a recycling center.

The elevated driver’s position also offers advantages when loading trucks, as the driver has a better view of the loading area. Machine operator Thomas Bergerfurth particularly highlights the versatility of the 360 G and its advantages when loading trucks in tight spaces.

The SENNEBOGEN 360 G combines the features of a telehandler with technology from the wheel loader sector. This includes, among other things, Z-kinematics, which enables high forces at the bucket. The telescopic boom simultaneously extends both reach and working height.

For industrial material handling, this combination means that a single machine can perform a variety of tasks – from picking up and transporting bulk materials to feeding equipment and loading trucks. Various attachments and the hydraulic quick-change system further expand the range of applications.

The field test at B.E.B. zeigt demonstrates how the SENNEBOGEN 360 G can be used in demanding recycling operations.

In a direct comparison, the telehandler achieved a shorter cycle time of 59 seconds and a higher material handling rate of 116 m³ per hour than the wheel loader used. At the same time, the specific fuel consumption per cubic meter of material moved was 47 % lower.

Its combination of a lifting height of up to 8.5 m, a cab that raises with the boom, a compact design, and wheel loader technology makes it particularly well-suited for feeding plants and loading trucks.