Abstract: A trailer towable compact telehandler having an operator cab with an internal width greater than 700 mm and a curbside weight less than 2950 kg. Also included is a telehandler having a side-mounted engine which extends through a side wall of the chassis and under a lifting arm of the telehandler. Also included is a compact tool carrier having a reduced fore-aft dimension between an attachment plane and a principal pivot member.

Abstract: A method for controlling the acceleration of a vehicle includes: receiving a demand for acceleration from an operator input device; applying an initial transmission ratio to provide a vehicle acceleration whilst maintaining a current engine speed; and applying a loading transmission ratio to increase the output from the engine, wherein the loading transmission ratio is determined using the vehicle acceleration.

Abstract: A thermal management system for controlling cooling of an engine system during shutdown, the engine system includes an engine configured to provide power to a working machine, wherein the thermal management system includes a controller which is configured to receive a signal indicative of an engine shutdown command. The controller is further configured to derive, infer or receive a temperature parameter of the engine system and to determine whether the temperature parameter of the engine system is above a first predetermined threshold; and wherein the controller is configured to signal the progressive reduction of a speed of the engine prior to issuing a signal to shutdown the engine in the event that the first predetermined threshold is exceeded when the engine shutdown command is received, thereby cooling the engine system prior to engine shutdown.

Abstract: A working machine includes a body, a telescopic working arm extendable via a first actuator, and a bucket pivotally mounted to the working arm and pivotable via a second actuator. The working machine also includes a first controller to control the first actuator and a second controller to control the second actuator, in the first mode of operation. In the second mode of operation, the second controller simultaneously controls the first actuator and the second actuator, and upon activation of the second mode of operation and actuation of the first and second actuators, the leading edge of the bucket moves in a direction away from the body of the machine.

Abstract: A superstructure for mounting upon a ground engaging structure of a working machine includes a cab structure for housing a human operator of the working machine; a chassis structure providing a base for the cab structure; and a frame including a tubular body, the tubular body comprising two legs and a cross member interposed between the legs, wherein the cross member is at a non-zero angle to both legs. The frame is connected to the cab structure proximate an upper extent of the frame and the chassis structure proximate a lower extent the frame so as to support a portion of the cab structure.

Abstract: A method for controlling the braking effort of a tractor unit relative to the braking effort of a trailer being towed by the tractor unit comprises: activating an enhanced braking mode in the tractor unit; receiving a braking command from an operator input device whilst in the enhanced braking mode; increasing a tractor unit speed demand on the tractor unit whilst receiving the braking command; and applying the brakes to the trailer and tractor unit, wherein the braking effort applied to the tractor unit is reduced relative to the trailer due to the increased speed demand.

Abstract: A control system for an off-highway working machine includes a ground engaging propulsion structure for propelling the working machine, a body supported on the ground engaging propulsion structure, a drive arrangement, and a transmission operable to transmit drive to the ground engaging propulsion structure. The control system calculates a travel energy threshold required to enable the working machine to travel to the charging location, and provide an alert based on the travel energy threshold.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for an electric working vehicle or hybrid working vehicle of the kind having an electric source of power and an alternative source of power, the hydraulic system comprising: one or more hydraulically actuated devices; and a hydraulic pump configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the one or more hydraulically actuated devices; wherein the hydraulic pump is configured to operate in a low output state when a flow of hydraulic fluid is not required by the one or more hydraulically actuated devices; and wherein the hydraulic system is configured to use hydraulic fluid supplied by the hydraulic pump in the low output state for one or more auxiliary functions of the hydraulic system.

Abstract: A working machine including a machine body having an operator cab, a ground engaging propulsion structure to permit movement of the machine over the ground, a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, and an electric energy storage unit for providing power to the working machine. The working machine includes a longitudinal axis, wherein the operator cab is positioned towards a first side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, and the electric energy storage unit is positioned towards a second side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second sides are located opposite each other.

Abstract: An axle assembly for a working machine is provided. The axle assembly has an axle housing comprising a central portion housing a gear, wherein the gear is configured to rotate about an axis and is configured to be partially disposed in a lubricant reservoir, and at least one arm portion extending from the central portion, with the arm portion housing at least one driveshaft. The axle assembly further includes a conduit assembly configured to direct lubricant from the central portion to the arm portion, with the conduit assembly including a lubricant catcher having an inlet disposed in an interior volume of the central portion.

Abstract: A working machine has a body, a ground-engaging propulsion structure supporting the body, an inclinable working arm pivotally connected to the body mounting a working implement at a distal end thereof, a drive arrangement configured to provide motive power, and a control system configured to determine a center of gravity of the working machine. The control system is configured to control or restrict a speed of movement of the working machine in response to the determined center of gravity.

Abstract: A control system for an electric working vehicle includes a first component associated with a first rotor and a second component associated with a second rotor. In use, the first rotor is associated with a first noise waveform and the second rotor is associated with a second noise waveform. Furthermore, in use, the vehicle is associated with a resultant noise waveform comprising the first and second noise waveforms. The control system is configured to control an angular position of the first and/or second rotor such that a parameter associated with the resultant noise waveform is optimised. In this manner, the noise performance of the vehicle can be improved.

Abstract: A side-shift fork carriage for a material handling machine includes a frame; a first shuttle comprising a first fork attachment member for receiving a first fork; a first fork actuator operable to side-shift the first shuttle relative to the frame; a second shuttle comprising a second fork attachment member for receiving a second fork; and, a second fork actuator operable to side-shift the second shuttle relative to the frame, wherein the first and second fork actuators are operable in a first mode in which the position of the first and second shuttles are side-shifted to alter the lateral distance therebetween, and a second mode in which the first and second shuttles are shifted unidirectionally with the lateral distance therebetween remaining constant.

Abstract: A working machine including a machine body having an operator cab, a ground engaging propulsion structure to permit movement of the machine over the ground, a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, and an electric energy storage unit for providing power to the working machine. The working machine includes a longitudinal axis, wherein the operator cab is positioned towards a first side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, and the electric energy storage unit is positioned towards a second side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second sides are located opposite each other.

Abstract: A working machine includes a ground engaging structure, and an undercarriage supported on the ground engaging structure. The undercarriage has a drive arrangement for moving the ground engaging structure to propel the working machine, the drive arrangement comprising a prime mover and a transmission comprising a hydraulic pump arrangement configured to be driven by the prime mover. A superstructure rotatably mounted to the undercarriage and a working arm is connected to the superstructure. A first implement mount connected the undercarriage for operably mounting a working implement to the undercarriage. The undercarriage has a first actuator for raising and lowering a working implement when mounted to the first implement mount and comprises a hydraulic connector for supplying hydraulic fluid to the first actuator to actuate the first actuator, and a first auxiliary hydraulic connector is provided that is configured for supplying hydraulic fluid to an implement connected thereto.

Abstract: A system for mapping one or more characteristics of a body of a harvested crop stored in a storage space includes a controller; a first device assembly providing an input to the controller; and a second device assembly providing an input to the controller. The controller is configured to determine one or more characteristics of each of a plurality of portions of the body of the harvested crop, such as dry matter content, moisture content, level of contamination, and/or one or more nutrient values, prior to the deposition of each of said portions in the storage space based on at least the input from the first device assembly. The controller is configured to determine a location at which each of said portions is deposited in the storage space based on at least the input from the second device assembly. The controller is configured to store the determined one or more characteristics and the determined location of each of said portions in a database.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydrogen powered working vehicle. Advantageously, the hydrogen-powered working vehicle of the present disclosure is designed to enable existing chassis designs for diesel-powered working vehicles to be re-purposed for use in hydrogen powered working vehicles while still affording adequate lateral airflow and protection to components of the hydrogen powered working vehicle.

Abstract: An engine system for an off-highway vehicle includes a diesel engine configured to drive a driveline of the vehicle; an after-treatment arrangement configured to reduce emissions from the engine system; an after-treatment heating element configured to raise an operating temperature of the after-treatment arrangement; an electric energy storage device; and a controller configured to direct energy from the electric energy storage device to the after-treatment heating element in order to raise the operating temperature of the after-treatment arrangement.

Abstract: An axle assembly is provided for a working machine. The axle assembly includes an axle having first and second ends, the first end having a first wheel mount for pivotably mounting a first wheel to the axle and the second end having a second wheel mount for pivotably mounting a second wheel to the axle. The assembly has a steering arrangement for pivoting the first and second wheel mounts relative to the axle, the steering arrangement having a linkage connected to the first and second wheel mounts and configured to pivot the first and second wheel mounts relative to the axle. The steering arrangement also includes an actuator configured to actuate the steering linkage in order to effect pivoting of the first and second wheel mounts, and the actuator is directly connected to the steering linkage.

Abstract: A joystick assembly for a working machine having a working arm includes a controller configured to control a plurality of machine functions, a first electronic joystick in communication with the controller, and actuators in communication with the controller. Each actuator is configured to actuate a function associated with the working arm. The first electronic joystick comprises four axes of movement, and the first electronic joystick is configured to transmit electronic signals to the controller in response to being displaced along an axis from a neutral position. The controller is configured to receive the electronic signals from the first electronic joystick, and to transmit an electrical signal to one or more actuators to actuate the actuators. The joystick assembly is configured such that the controller actuates a different actuator for controlling a different function associated with the working arm, dependent upon the axis of displacement of the first electronic joystick.