IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024 CONVINCING GOLDHOFER TRADE SHOW PRESENCE ACROSS THE BOARD

The PST/ES-E (315) was one of the highlights of the IAA trade show and captivated numerous visitors.
Goldhofer impressed trade visitors to the IAA Transportation 2024 with its trade show appearance across the board.
Der »STEPSTAR« Z impressed the visitors.
Countless expert talks and discussions made the IAA a success for Goldhofer.
Hildegard Müller, President of the VDA, was also impressed during her visit to the Goldhofer stand.

Goldhofer AG made an outstanding trade fair appearance at IAA Transportation 2024, impressing both trade visitors and industry experts alike. The exhibits attracted large numbers of interested parties with the innovative solutions and outstanding benefits of the vehicles on display.

Previously announced at IAA 2022 and this year presented as one of the Goldhofer exhibits, the five-axle »STEPSTAR« Z generated keen interest on the part of visitors. With its robust design and easy handling, the »STEPSTAR« Z is an efficient solution for heavy haul operations that also reduces operating costs for customers. With its outstanding payload-to-deadweight ratio, the »STEPSTAR« Z delivers considerable weight savings, resulting in payloads of up to 48.5 tons within permit. The intelligent design and use of premium components guarantee a long service life and excellent reliability. That translates into reduced maintenance costs and increased vehicle uptime. Thanks to its intelligent load securing system, the »STEPSTAR« Z ensures safe loading and transportation for maximum safety and efficiency when transporting large and heavy loads. The optional »TRAFFIDECKTM GO« floor covering offers more loading height and is 80% lighter compared to conventional rubber mats. Sanding of the loading area ensures safety in all weather conditions.

All »STARLINE« vehicles can also be fitted with the »CARGOPLUS®« low-profile tires developed by Goldhofer, which offer the twin advantages of higher payloads and lower loading heights. »CARGOPLUS®« 60 supports axle loads of 10 tons compared with 8 tons with 205 tires, while »CARGOPLUS®« 80 corresponds to 245 tires and delivers a 75 mm reduction in loading height for the same axle load of 12t at a speed of 80 km/h. This translates into the ability to move taller and heavier construction machinery, which in turn means greater versatility, more flexibility and fewer detours due to height restrictions on the route. The tires have been extensively tested to ensure a high level of reliability for reduced operating costs and increased efficiency.

A Goldhofer highlight on display in the outdoor area of this year's trade show was the self-tracking trailing dolly for precast concrete elements, which made a big impression in terms of design and the ability to safely transport particularly long and heavy loads. Particularly in combination with a dolly, a wide range of loads with a payload of over 70 t can be transported. The turntable steering angle of +/- 100° ensures high maneuverability, especially when maneuvering in tight spaces. All in all, this makes the vehicle concept an indispensable solution for construction companies and logistics service providers.

The »SHERPA« E, which was on show at the stand of Goldhofer’s partner Terberg Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH, attracted keen interest with its high-voltage technology and high level of efficiency. The all-electric »SHERPA« E is a sustainable solution for in-plant transportation and reduces operating costs at the same time. The vehicle delivered an impressive demonstration of Goldhofer’s credentials in the field of e-mobility.

Another crowd-puller at the trade show – putting in a surprise appearance – was a Goldhofer PST/ES-E 4 (315) with the PP 280 PowerPack operated by the Kahl company. The 2,430 mm wide self-propelled transporter made a big impression with its outstanding performance and versatility. The PST/ES-E 4 (315) features an extremely robust and rigid frame and delivers outstanding tractive power, even under the most demanding operating conditions. The availability of flatrack shipping and standard truck tires give users increased flexibility for their daily work, making the PST/ES-E an economical choice for complex transport operations.

Hildegard Müller, President of the VDA (German Association of the Automotive Industry), was also impressed by the innovative solutions and top quality vehicles presented by Goldhofer and particularly stressed the importance of technical innovation for the future of the industry. Dennis Leschensky, Director of Sales Europe & North Africa, summed up the trade fair from the Goldhofer perspective as follows: “IAA Transportation 2024 was a complete success. The positive feedback from visitors as well as the ongoing internationalization of the IAA and the many interesting talks strengthen us in our resolve to continue developing innovative and reliable solutions for the heavy haul industry.”