The new machine was handed over this week at a ceremony at the Italian Red Cross headquarters in Legnano, Lombardy.
Attendees at the ceremony included commissar of the Italian Red Cross for Lombardy, Maurizio Gussoni and Roberto Antonini, who is in charge of civil protection for the regional Red Cross.
Italy’s business manager for New Holland Construction Giampiero Biglia officially presented the skid steer loader to the Italian Red Cross. The new machine was then blessed by the chaplain of the military corps of the Red Cross. It will become part of the Italian Red Cross earth working fleet used in missions in Italy and elsewhere.
“New Holland Construction has always supported public organisations that are committed to civil protection, the protection of our territory and national defense,” said Giampiero Biglia. “We are convinced that this compact loader will be very useful in national and international missions.”
The Italian Red Cross head office in Legnano organises all the missions to help people affected by emergencies or disasters both in Italy and internationally.
“We feel especially proud to donate operational resources and quality vehicles made in Italy, to the Italian Red Cross that can be used to continue to play a role that is respected throughout the world,” said Gussoni.
The machine donated by New Holland Construction features the patented Super Boom kinetic system that allows for full deployment at maximum height by reducing the incline of the bucket and reducing material losses. It has a low centre of gravity to reduce the risk of tipping and provide stability, allowing operation on difficult terrain.
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