On Test: Weidemann T7042 – the best seat in the house?

Launching a new machine into the competitive four-tonne, seven-metre telehandler sector, Weidemann has created a machine that promises to deliver in areas overlooked by its competative stablemates. Toby Whatley put a T7042 to the test.

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Proving a four-tonne, seven-metre reach. The T7042 sits mid-way in Weidemann's full-size machine range
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Proving a four-tonne, seven-metre reach. The T7042 sits mid-way in Weidemann's full-size machine range

Designed in the UK, built in Germany; for some machinery buyers, this combination could present the perfect blend of functionality and reliability. Better known for its compact telehandlers and pivot...

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