“The Panther T9r represents a major leap forward in compact crawler carrier design,” claims Doug Little, director of crawler carriers sales for Prinoth. “We’ve listened to our customers and delivered a machine that not only increases productivity but also enhances operator comfort and safety.”

The T9r rotating dumper has a payload of eight tonnes and a dump box capacity of 5.0 cubic metres, making it significantly larger than the previous T7r model. Despite its increased capacity, the T9r maintains a low ground pressure of just 5.3 psi (36.6kPa).

The cab has been redesigned, with an air-ride seat as standard, a 7-inch touchscreen display with dial job-control and engine RPM control, cruise control and joystick control of rotation and bed dump.

Enhanced safety features include additional handrails, an overload alert system and dump box position sensor. It is described as ‘telematics-ready’, being compatible with Prinoth Connect fleet management system.

It is powered by a Caterpillar C4.4 Diesel Engine (201 HP @ 2200 rpm), meeting EU Stage V emissions standards.

“With the T9r, we’re not just launching a new vehicle, we’re setting a new standard in the compact crawler carrier market,” adds Little. “This machine embodies our commitment to innovation, productivity and sustainability.”