Cometto launches Eco500 transporter

Cometto Eco500 in its basic two axle form. Four-axle modules are also available and a joker axle can also be added to one or both ends. Photo: Faymonville/Cometto

Eco500 is a new self propelled specialized transport module with a carrying capacity of up to 500 tonnes from manufacturer Cometto in Italy.

It is designed to be a compact and powerful self contained unit for intralogistics operations. Examples include being part of the material flow and production line in a factory or for port operations. Industrial rental companies and machinery moving specialists could use them for factory relocations.

Capacity is 38 tonnes per axle and Eco500 can operate at a minimum height of 670 mm. The pendulum type hydraulic suspension with a 400 mm stroke is based on that of the well-known and long established MSPE self propelled modular transporter. An integrated safety valve helps maximise safety.

It has electronic multi-mode steering to an angle of +/- 135 degrees to help it function well even in tight spaces.

Compact dimensions

Applications for the Eco500 include industrial factory type intralogistics work. Photo: Faymonville/Cometto

“With the Eco500, a self propelled module is now available that impresses with its compact design. The power pack is integrated under the loading platform and, with a basic width of 2,350 mm, it is ideally suited to the tasks that crop up there,” commented Adrian Zingan, Cometto product manager.

Options include modules with two or four axle lines. Both can be extended by adding one or two ‘joker’ axles on the ends. There is also a long frame version, the Eco500 2L, on two axles. Combinations are also possible, either side-by-side, back-to-back or open, Cometto said. For transporting long loads spacers can be added between modules.

Power options are electric, hybrid or diesel. Cometto made the control software in the power packs compatible with all its vehicle generations.

The new Eco500 joins a product series that includes the larger Eco1000 and Eco1500 with payload capacity up to 1,500 tonnes.

Capacity of the Cometto Eco500 is up to 500 tonnes. Photo: Faymonville/Cometto