Prinoth Unveils the Panther T9r, Offering Increased Capacity in Compact Crawler Carriers
Prinoth, global manufacturer of crawler carriers, launched its Panther T9r, the company’s latest innovation in the compact, rotational crawler carrier market. This new model builds upon Prinoth’s reputation for efficiency, safety and versatility, offering significant improvements in payload capacity, operator comfort and safety.
“The Panther T9r represents a major leap forward in compact crawler carrier design,” said Doug Little, director of sales – crawler carriers for Prinoth. “We’ve listened to our customers and delivered a machine that not only increases productivity but also enhances operator comfort and safety.”
Key features of the Panther T9r include:
- Increased payload capacity: The T9r features a payload of 17,637 pounds, (8,000 kg), a significant increase from its predecessor, the T7r. This enhancement allows for more efficient material transport, reducing the number of trips required on job sites.
- Larger dump box: With a heaped capacity of 6.5 cubic yards (5.0 m³), the T9r offers ample space for various materials, boosting productivity.
- Advanced cab design: The T9r features a completely redesigned cab, focusing on operator comfort and productivity. Cab amenities include:
- Air-ride seat as standard.
- 7-inch touchscreen display with dial job-control and engine RPM control.
- Cruise control for reduced operator fatigue on long hauls.
- Improved legroom and ergonomic controls.
- Robust joystick design for control of rotation and bed dump.
- Sun visor and enhanced climate control.
- Enhanced safety features:
- Additional red handrails for improved access and safety.
- Overload alert system to prevent excessive loading.
- Dump box position sensor for added operational awareness.
- Telematics-ready: The T9r is compatible with Prinoth Connect, offering real-time fleet management capabilities, including vehicle health monitoring and maintenance scheduling.
- Environmental considerations: Despite its increased capacity, the T9r maintains a low ground pressure of just 5.3 psi when fully loaded, minimizing environmental impact in sensitive areas.
- Powerful and efficient engine: Equipped with a Caterpillar C4.4 diesel engine (201 HP @ 2200 rpm), the T9r meets EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emissions standards.
The Panther T9r is designed for versatility across various industries, including construction, oil & gas, utilities and environmental remediation. Its combination of increased payload, advanced operator features and robust design makes it an ideal choice for projects requiring efficient material transport in challenging terrains.
Coupled with the vehicle’s telematics system, the built-in payload overload sensor is ideal for rental fleets, and attentive fleet manages across the board, allowing them to monitor and log where, when and if machines are being abused by overloading them in the field. A clear overload warning appears on the vehicle’s touchscreen whenever the maximum payload is exceeded. Staying within the vehicle’s 17,000-pound payload capacity lowers total cost of ownership by reducing wear and tear on dump boxes, planetary drives, tracks and more.
“With the T9r, we’re not just launching a new vehicle; we’re setting a new standard in the compact crawler carrier market,” added Little. “This machine embodies our commitment to innovation, productivity and sustainability.”
The Prinoth Panther T9r is now available through Prinoth’s global network of dealers and distributors available here https://www.prinoth-crawlercarriers.com/en/find-a-dealer.
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Michael Roth
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Michael Roth has covered the equipment rental industry full time for RER since 1989 and has served as the magazine’s editor in chief since 1994. He has nearly 30 years experience as a professional journalist. Roth has visited hundreds of rental centers and industry manufacturers, written hundreds of feature stories for RER and thousands of news stories for the magazine and its electronic newsletter RER Reports. Roth has interviewed leading executives for most of the industry’s largest rental companies and manufacturers as well as hundreds of smaller independent companies. He has visited with and reported on rental companies and manufacturers in Europe, Central America and Asia as well as Mexico, Canada and the United States. Roth was co-founder of RER Reports, the industry’s first weekly newsletter, which began as a fax newsletter in 1996, and later became an online newsletter. Roth has spoken at conventions sponsored by the American Rental Association, Associated Equipment Distributors, California Rental Association and other industry events and has spoken before industry groups in several countries. He lives and works in Los Angeles when he’s not traveling to cover industry events.