HUBTEX brings two new Electric Forklifts to boost efficiency in wood industry

HUBTEX is celebrating a première at LIGNA 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing: The company is launching two new electric multidirectional sideloaders: the MSL 50 and the MAXX 50. From 26 to 30 May 2025, the leading provider of innovative multidirectional forklifts and order picking systems will showcase its comprehensive solutions portfolio in Hanover – including innovations for the efficient transport of long and heavy loads. For timber merchants, sawmills or prefabricated house builders: HUBTEX offers tailor-made solutions for the specific requirements of the industry.

With the new MSL 50, the HUBTEX product line has received a robust outdoor upgrade. The new electric multidirectional sideloader, with a load capacity of 5 tonnes, is equipped with a specially developed SL cabin (sideloader cabin) and is optimised for longer transport distances outdoors. The ergonomic seating position in the direction of travel reduces strain on the driver, ensuring maximum comfort – particularly over longer distances. Thanks to the low-set front window, the route remains in view at all times, while the generous side window provides an optimal view of the load being transported. The new MSL 50 is particularly suitable for companies with large outdoor areas, such as timber merchants or sawmills.

MAXX 50: 5-tonne model for demanding applications

HUBTEX has also expanded its portfolio with the addition of a powerful 5-tonne model, the MAXX 50. Like all models in the MAXX series, it is designed for combined indoor and outdoor use, making it ideal for use in narrow warehouse aisles as well as for loading and unloading trucks outdoors. “The MAXX 50 is ideally suited to the needs of wood processing companies and timber merchants,” explains Hans-Joachim Finger, General Manager of HUBTEX. “It offers increased residual load capacity, which is particularly essential for transporting heavy or damp timber.”

The new MAXX 50 includes an ergonomic cabin, a lift mast precisely tailored to the load capacity, and the optionally available 360° HX steering. With a ground clearance of 185 mm and a loadarm height of 535 mm, it offers the optimum trade-off between maximum utilisation of storage space and high flexibility outdoors. A powerful 5-kW electric motor ensures good performance – even on inclines.

About HUBTEX Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG

The HUBTEX Group with its affiliated companies HUBTEX Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, Genkinger GmbH, stabau GmbH and DIMOS Maschinenbau GmbH employs more than 1100 people worldwide. HUBTEX Maschinenbau is the leading international manufacturer of multidirectional forklift trucks, sideloaders, order picking vehicles, customised industrial trucks and special vehicles for the transport of long, heavy and bulky goods. They are used for efficient material flow and goods handling in the tightest aisles of production and trading companies. Comprehensive advice, worldwide service and innovative strength characterise HUBTEX. The 520-strong company headquartered in Fulda has the right solution for every customer requirement: from the basic version to sophisticated series vehicles and customised special developments.

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