The Merlo Group boasted a larger display area then previous years at Intermat 2018, spanning a total of 1,020 sq. m.
The layout of the stand was completely overhauled, and organized according to thematic areas designed to enhance and highlight the Merlo innovations and technologies, improving the visitor experience and the visibility of the brand.
The main area was divided into three sections: New Roto models, new Panoramic models, Other Models.
A major innovation was positioned in the central area, designed to bring the Roto experience to life—a journey inside the new cab and the extraordinary technologies that will be introduced across the new ranges.
At the event, Merlo Group presented a total of 21 models and 13 attachments, with 14 completely-new innovations.
New PANORAMIC range
The Panoramic range was launched in 1987, inspired by the ingenious idea to move the engine from the back of the machine to the right-hand side, leaving ample space for the telescopic boom. This revolutionary flash of insight changed the telehandler market forever, making Merlo the technological leader in this sector. Furthermore, the idea has enabled Merlo to create its first full-visibility machines range, offering an exponential increase in safety, precision and performance. 
P35.11 Panoramic Classic telehandler
Over the course of the last 30 years, Merlo has continued to innovate and develop the Panoramic range, introducing a multitude of new technologies and solutions. Today, we are face to face with another evolution of this range, which further raises the Merlo benchmark, establishing new standards in performance, comfort and safety.
The new Panoramic models are built in accordance with the exclusive Merlo construction criteria, which allow the use of common modular components that are shared by the various different models in the range.
The new Panoramic range is available in two versions:
- Panoramic telehandlers with stabilizers
- High-capacity Panoramic telehandlers
These ranges incorporate distinctive Merlo solutions and content, and are designed to respond to the growing operational and safety needs of customers.
PANORAMIC with stabilizers
At Intermat, Merlo presented the new Panoramic telehandlers range with stabilizers. Each of the models has been fully redesigned with a view to further enhancing comfort, performance and operational safety.
The new Panoramic are composed by three ranges: Entry, Classic and Advanced.
The Panoramic Entry range are today composed of a model with fixed frame, designed for customers who need a machine that is intuitive to use, with simple content and easy maintenance. This model will be accompanied by the Panoramic Classic range, with unique technologies such as frame levelling and boom side-shift, which offers superior performances.
Merlo proposes a third range: Panoramic Advanced which uses the leading technologies and solutions that characterize the Classic models and add some complete new features created to satisfy the requirements of even the most demanding users. Among the key features of the new Panoramic Advanced range are the new Epd Transmission, a more powerful engine with 100 hp and the PREMIUM cab finishing.
High Capacity PANORAMIC
The High Capacity telehandlers represent an extension of the popular Panoramic range.
This range is specially designed for heavy-duty handling in quarries, mines and major construction sites, enabling extremely onerous operations to be carried out whilst maintaining high levels of performance.
The key features of the Panoramic High Capacity range include the high performance levels it provides, combined with the most compact dimensions on the market, further enhancing the famous visibility offered by the Panoramic ranges.
The P120.10HM model is equipped with the new powertrain, composed of the high-performance FPT Tier 4 Final engine which delivers 170 hp of power, and the Merlo CVTronic continuous variable transmission.
New PANORAMIC range
The innovative features
- New modular design
- New axles and stabilisers
- New EPD transmission
- New cab
- MCDC Safety system
New modular design
The modular concept has been closely studied with a view to improve the production process. It allows to combine modules with different features, reaching a product flexibility which enables to meet the market growing demands.
The new chassis design further increases its structural strength and weight, which is optimally distributed. This leads to enabling a degree of balance that allows us to be compact in terms of size and high levels in terms of performance, which needs to be maintained. 
P50.18 Panoramic Advanced telehandler with stabilizers
The new powertrain module facilitates access to the main components due to the fact that these are positioned on the outside, for unrivalled ease of intervention and maintenance.
New axles and stabilizers
The new Panoramic has evolved, with new and more technological axles incorporated within a cast metal structure. The portal axle shaft provides high ground clearance, enabling the telehandler to be used in even the most gruelling conditions.
The new axles are larger and more heavily reinforced then before, which leads to a significant increase for the payload and a general reliability of the entire assembly.
The new stabilizers represent a fundamental feature of the new Panoramic range, with the advantage that they can stabilize the machine without extending beyond the footprint of the telehandler. In addition, the stabilizers are anchored directly onto the front axle, which allows them to be levelled according to driver needs up to 24%.
New EPD transmission
The entire new PANORAMIC range is equipped with the Merlo hydrostatic transmission, which offers guaranteed performance in terms of precision and energy efficiency, a unique feature in the sector.
The new EPD Eco Power Drive electronic control unit is included as standard on the Panoramic Advanced range. This exclusive technology automatically reduces the engine revs in line with the power required by the transmission, which vary in accordance to the speed set. This technology significantly reduces fuel consumption.
New cab
The Panoramic range now features the new cab, which has already won recognition on the Turbofarmer ranges for its design, comfort and ergonomics.
The new cab is a true embodiment of technology and design, courtesy of the various technical solutions with which it is equipped, such as: The new curved glass windscreen, which increases visibility, and the cab pressurization system, which complies with ISO 10263-3 standards. The structure, designed to comply with ROPS/FOPS Level II regulations in terms of safety.
The surface area of the glass has been increased by 10%, along with the volume of the cab interior, enabling the user to operate in maximum comfort.
The new, more ergonomic interiors have been designed with highly intuitive control positioning, allowing the operator to have all of the telehandler functions within reach.
MCDC safety system
Safety has always been a key prerogative of the Panoramic range, and in this instance once again, the new range features the new version of the MCDC safety system.
Through an exclusive system that automatically detects the type of attachment in use, the geometric "extension and boom angle" configuration of the machine and the load being handled, the operator is guaranteed a full overview of the parameters measured. As a result, operators can remain focused on the work in progress in total safety.
NEW ROTO RANGE
Back in 1991, Merlo Group presented the first handler with revolving turret, a revolutionary concept that enabled telehandlers to rotate and move material through 360 degrees for the very first time, without having to reposition the machine. This model, which was equipped with six stabilizers, provided the basis for the rapid and radical evolution of technologies in this sector, with a single constant throughout this process: Merlo's position as industry leader. Indeed, for more than 25 years, this type of machine has been known all over the world as “the Roto”, and Merlo remains the global leader in this market.
This is the year in which Merlo creates a new milestone with the introduction of the new ROTO telehandlers range, a truly innovative solution based on the new modular design concept with a host of new technological features, which have served to make these machines a continuous point of reference within the sector.
The new Roto rotating turret telehandlers are available in three ranges
- ROTO ENTRY - models with 415- and 600-degree turret rotation
- ROTO CLASSIC S - models with 415- and 600-degree turret rotation
- Advanced - models with continuous turret rotation
These new product ranges are designed to meet the growing needs of customers, satisfying the requirements expressed by the numerous sectors in which the Roto range is used. 
Roto Classic S telehandler
The Roto ranges are provided in three different versions, one of each is dedicated to takle different type of customers.
ROTO ENTRY
The new ROTO ENTRY range with 415- and 600-degree turret rotation has been totally overhauled in terms of comfort, safety and the powertrain, in order to improve the performance and the usage.
These models are characterized by a simplified ON/OFF stabilization system with open-close "book" movement, and this function can be activated either automatically or manually.
The new ROTO ENTRY is dedicated to customers renting the machine and to those who require telehandlers that are innovative in terms of use but simple in terms of content and maintenance.
ROTO CLASSIC S
The design and development project for the new Roto range led to the creation of another complete new range, ROTO 600. These new telehandlers represent the link between the Roto ENTRY and the ADVANCED ranges. The new ROTO CLASSIC S range uses the leading technologies and solutions that characterize the other ranges.
These models feature 600-degree turret rotation, with a lifting capacity up to 4,950 kg and operating heights ranging up to 26 m.
The new ROTO CLASSIC S is equipped with suspension and, raising the standards even higher in order to meet the increasing demand from customers and from the market.
The new Roto Classic S are equipped with suspension and are further enhanced by the multifunctional display and road speed of 40 km/h, both of which come as standard.
ROTO ADVANCED
Here, we reach the top of the segment, with the new ROTO Advanced, embodying technology and performance. This range is intended to maintain Merlo's position as leader in the world markets, as well as adding to the prestigious awards already won by the previous Roto ranges.
Among the key features of the new Roto Advanced range are the multi-position stabilizers with automatic control, the advanced safety system, the continuous rotation of the turret and the new modular design cab, which features the exclusive movement system that adjust the tilt up to 20 degrees.
The Advanced range can be equipped with the multi-award winning continuous variable transmission - CVTronic - which ensures an acceleration of 0-40 km/h without torque interruption and without pausing for the gear change.
The new Roto Advanced range can be used at working heights ranging from 20.-34.2 m, with load capacities ranging from 4,950-7,000 kg for the most high-performance versions.
New ROTO range
The innovative features
The new ROTO telehandlers feature a number of innovative solutions:
- New modular design
- New EPD transmission
- New cab
- New capacitive joystick and new “smart” armrest
- New ASCS safety system
New modular design
The modular concept has been closely studied with a view to improve the production process. It allows us to combine modules with different features, reaching a product flexibility which enables us to meet the market growing demands.
The new chassis design further increases its structural strength and weight, which is optimally distributed. This leads to enabling a degree of balance that allows us to be compact in terms of size and high levels in terms of performance, which needs to be maintained. The new powertrain module facilitates access to the main components due to the fact that these are positioned on the outside, for unrivalled ease of intervention and maintenance.
New EPD transmission
The entire new ROTO range is equipped with the Merlo hydrostatic transmission, managed by the new EPD (Eco Power Drive) electronic control system. This exclusive technology automatically reduces the engine revolutions in line with the power required by the transmission, which in turn corresponds with the speed parameters set. The EPD system significantly reduces fuel consumption and delivering best in class performance in the telehandler industry.
New cab
The Roto range now features the new PREMIUM cab, which has already won recognition on the Turbofarmer ranges for its design, comfort and ergonomics. 
New cab design
The new cab is a true embodiment of technology and design, courtesy of the various cutting-edge technical solutions with which it is equipped, such as: The new curved glass windscreen, which increases visibility, and the cab pressurization system, which complies with ISO 10263-3 standards. In addition, the structure is designed to comply with FOPS Level II regulations in terms of safety.
The surface area of the glass has been increased by 10%, along with the volume of the cab interior, enabling the user to operate in maximum comfort.
The Roto Advanced models are equipped with the exclusive Merlo cab tilting system which enables it to be angled to 20 degrees, allowing the operator to work in maximum comfort even when the boom is fully extended whilst maintaining a high level of concentration on the operations underway.
The new, more ergonomic interiors have been designed with highly intuitive control positioning, allowing the operator to have all of the telehandler functions close to hand on the new joystick and the newly-designed armrest.
Access to the cab has also been significantly improved, with the use of the numerous handles that make it easier to get in and out. The second ladder on the engine side, improves cab accessibility for access even when the turret is rotated to 180 degrees.
New capacitive joystick and new “smart” armrest
The Advanced versions of the Roto are equipped with an electronic capacitive joystick. This is mounted onto a multifunctional armrest integrated with the seat, and sized so as to ensure comfort for all operators.
Two sensors automatically detect the presence of the operator's hand, preventing any erroneous or accidental movements of the joystick whilst making it comfortable and simple to use. On the left side, three buttons allow the operator to select the telehandler travel direction: Forwards - Neutral - Back. These buttons are within easy reach, and are designed for maximum ergonomics. The rotation of the turret is also controlled by a miniature mouse, which allows the command to be operated without moving your hand from the joystick. A further innovation is the new positioning of the machine functional controls, which operate the stabilizers, suspension, etc... These are now integrated into the new armrest and into the new joystick. The operator can now interact with the LCD display directly from the armrest.
ASCS safety system
The innovative features implemented across the new Roto range also extend to safety, with the introduction of the new and exclusive ASCS safety system. This system collects a host of different parameters from the machine, analyzes data in real time and creates a load diagram. The system provides a visual representation on the new LCD display of the perimeter of the perimeter of safety operations. This new technology analyses traditional parameters, such as:
- Load position: extension angle of the boom, turret rotation, carriage rotation.
- Stabilizers position (ROTO Advanced)
- Weight of lifted load
- Attachment in use (recognized automatically)
ROTO cab simulator
One of the most interesting technology item that was presented at the MERLO stand was the new ROTO cab dynamic simulator.
The simulator was open to the public, and visitors had the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience inside the new ROTO cab, with the chance to directly control the different functions of the telehandler, simulating real working conditions. The new armrest, the new multifunctional lever and the new display will be at full disposal of the operator. All operations will be carried out inside the relaxing surroundings of the new PREMIUM cab, with maximum visibility guaranteed by the exclusive curved glass windscreen. 
Roto cab dynamic simulator
The experience also enabled visitors to try out the exclusive movement system which enables operators to adapt the cab's tilting angle to up to 20 degrees, ensuring continued visibility and keeping operator's attention focused on the procedures being carried out.
New DBM self-loading concrete mixer range
The tradition continues with the launch of the new DBM range, which has been updated in accordance with the Tier 4 engine emission standards.
The DBM range consists of two models, the DBM2500 and the DBM3500, equipped with Deutz 100 hp engines and with a concrete output capacity of 2,500 and 3,500 L, respectively.
Multi-purpose CINGO tracked carriers
The Cingo multi-purpose series tracked dumpers completes the range of models displayed at the trade fair.
Versatility and adaptability are the two key features that set the Cingo system apart, making it unique within its category.
The design concept applied to these multi-purpose Cingo tracked dumpers guarantees maximum transverse stability even in sloping conditions, courtesy of the low center of gravity, which works in synergy with the track transmission system to ensure improved grip on easily deformed or uneven surfaces, whilst reducing pressure on the ground.
A wide range of models are available, with load capacities ranging from 400-1,200 kg, while the Multifunction ranges are equipped with the patented Merlo device for quick connection of attachments, enabling these solutions to be used in a wide range of applications
The models displayed during the exhibition are as follows:
New CINGO M800TD
The new Cingo M800TD model has been revised and updated with a number of cutting-edge technical solutions, including the 10 hp Honda engine with electric ignition, delivering high performance levels and load capacities of up to 800 kg.
The fully-hydraulic transmission system with lateral gear motors on tracks and integrated parking brake give the machine superb traction performance and maximum control in sloping conditions.
The Cingo M800TD can be fitted with various types of attachment, making it the perfect solution for a wide range of applications. The machines on display at the trade fair will be presented alongside a concrete mixer and a bucket dumper with self-loading bucket.
New Cingo M12.3 Evo
The new Cingo M12.3 is the result of an intensive technical review process, which has led to the design of this new compact multifunctional model, ideal for extremely heavy-duty operations in difficult conditions. 
Cingo M3.2TD-E electric
This model is equipped with a 21 hp Kubota engine that guarantees extremely high levels of performance. A new servo-assisted control system has been added to this machine, guaranteeing maximum precision of movements when driving.
The Cingo M12.3 Evo comes with a dual hydraulic pump as standard option - the first of these is dedicated to the hydraulic traction system, while the second manages the hydraulic flow to the service connections. In addition, the ground clearance has been increased, to allow maximum adaptability even in challenging conditions.
New Cingo M3.2TD-E
The new Cingo M3.2TD-E electric testifies Merlo’s willingness and ability to make significant steps forward in technologies for reducing pollution and noise.
The new Cingo M 3.2 TDE (Electric Transporter Dumper) is the ideal choice for who needs to work in closed environments and wherever the use of machines with thermal engines is precluded, it offers a long working autonomy and high performance. The transmission is made by two hydraulic motors, one for each track.
This solution of high technical profile allows to concentrate the traction effort where necessary without the limitations of grafting and the roughness typical of a traditional mechanical transmission.
Gentle movements, progressive control, full exploitation of power and maximum versatility, here are the predominant features of the Cingo M 3.2 TDE.
