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[NICOLAS transport solutions

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NICOLAS Industrie, a French company founded in 1855 and based at Champs-sur-Yonne, a few kilometres from Auxerre in Burgundy, is dedi-cated to the development and production of heavy-duty transporters, haulage vehicles and environmental landscaping equipment. Challenges such as oversized wind turbineelements, transformers and turbines and even oil and gas platforms weighing more than 15,000 tons are routine in the development and

construction of special vehicles for road or site transport. For over 150 years, NICOLAS techno-logy has delivered high-quality reliable results, with long life expectancy. With 200 employees, NICOLAS can offer either a standard or tailor-made solution to your transportation or handling needs. Our worldwide operations are comple-mented by an organised and reactive after-sales service. We also offer our clients remote and local technical support at short notice.

Exceptional transportation made simple and safe

Company founded

New headquarters located in Champs-sur-Yonne.

Development of modular vehicles with pendelum axles

for heavy-goods transport.

Winner of the Export Awards

First Hyspec transport system:

Self-propelled modular transporter with electronic multi-directional steering

Design of vehicle for the handling of Ariane rocket components.

NICOLAS acquired by Senator Otto Rettenmaier.

Design and fabrication of vehicles for the transport

of the A380 aircraft

1855 1974 1994

1969 1989 2000

[The company and its history...

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NICOLAS Industrie, along with its Germansister companies SCHEUERLE and KAMAG is part of the TII Group (Transporter Industry International). The TII Group is the worldwide leader in developing and manufacturing vehi-cles for transportation and heavy-duty handling and is part of the business empire of entrepreneur Senator E.h. Otto Rettenmaier, Heilbronn.

Worldwide Number 1 for transport and handling vehicles

Senator E.h. Otto Rettenmaier

Development of MHD and MDED modular ranges

Development of Dollyneck semi-trailer for the

transport of TP machinery

World Record:Tractomas TR 10x10:

largest tractor in the world

Development of the new SPE modular range with

electronic multi-directional steering

World Record: largest automatic

Reel Carrier - 415 tonnes

500 tonnes Reel Carrier

2002 2005 2011

2004 2008 2012

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Superflex is the perfect solution for the road transport of industrial loads thanks to its judi-cious mix of modular and compact vehicles. In essence, Superflex, developed by NICOLAS and SCHEUERLE, associates a robust chassis, strong suspension and a steering angle of 60°. The chassis is designed to accept highly concentrated loads due to its platform length. This allows the transport of long loads whilst maintaining excellent manoeuvrability.

The telescopic platform effectively reduces theconvoy length in the event of empty return journeys. Furthermore, the inclusion of shiftable axle lines allows flexible loa-ding thanks to its even load distribution. Superflex is simple to use, allowing the semi-trailer to be quickly deployed. This results in a significant time saving for better productivity.

Advantages

• 2 shiftable axle lines available, to optimize the vehicle according to the COG of the load • Strong main beam for better load concentration• High number of lashing rings with a slewing angle of 270°• Numerous plug sockets for hand lamp and additional lightening

Platform height in drive position 1,000 mm

Platform height in lowered position 865 mm

Length of platform, up to 28,200 mm

Axle load (at 10km/h) 14,000 kg

Tyres 245/70 R17.5, single tyre

Steering angle 60°

Total lifting 650 mm (+515 / –135)

Suspension Hydraulic

Technical Data

[Superflex - The industrial load specialist

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This compact semi-trailer sets itself apart thanks to several technical highlights. The advantages for drivers include its possible driving speed, simplicity of use, and efficiency in a sector demanding exceptional vehicles. The EuroCompact family offers a large selection of compact dollys, dolly trailers and platform trai-lers with wide boom recess in different numbers of axle lines and permissible axle loads. Payload is increased thanks to its robust yet lightweight

construction, giving the EuroCompact the best dead weight to payload ratio of its class. Furthermore, the compact construction allows a higher loading length with no increase in trai-ler length. The steering angles of 65° for the front axle and 60° for the rear to enhanced overall manoeuvrability.

Front Platform height in drive position 1,230 mm

Rear Platform height in drive position 1,060 mm

Width 2,540 mm / 2,750 mm

Axle load (at 80km/h) 12,000 kg / 13,400 kg

Rear trailer unit boom recess, Width 900 mm / 1,135 mm

Platform height (boom recess) 550 mm

Tyres 245/70 R17.5 and 285/70 R19.5

Steering angle 65° / 60°

Total lifting 650 mm

Advantages

Technical Data

• Extreme compact• Wide boom recess of 900 mm/1,135 mm• Standard tyres 245/70 R17.5• High manoeuvrability • Solid design for a long life time• Easy and safe handling • Certified lashing rings• Minimal weight for maximal payload

• Low maintenance costs• Optimized components combinable to multi variability• Full integrated electric PPU available• Also available with 285/70-R19.5 tyres

[EuroCompact - Compact and economical

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The NICOLAS MDEL (Modular Europe Light) series of modules offers versatile transport solu-tions for all activities linked to heavy-duty trans-port: construction work, industrial loads, wind-mill parts, etc. A tailor-made deck allows the transport of plant machines: low loader, extra-low loader, narrow, wide, with gunwales, telescopic, with extensions. The platform can be delivered in the standard version or designed for special require-ments as necessary. All windmill parts, towers, bla-des and nacelles can be transported using special adaptors, platforms or beams designed to ensure

quick and simple logistic operations. Accessories such as bolsters allow the transport of long loads as well as concrete beams or tanks. All elements are designed with the demands of haulage in mind. Easy to drive, the NICOLAS MDEL is equally adept on-site, managing the demands of heavy-duty handling in 2 or 4 file confi-guration. More highly concentrated loads can be transported with the specially rein-forced MDEL R, whose load concentration has been increased by 30% compared to the standard MDEL.

Advantages

• Versatile• Highest axle compensation on the market• Steering angle of 60°

Axle load (at 15 km/h) 20,000 kg

Width 2,740 mm


Tyres 285/70 R19.5 single tyre

Axle base 1,400 mm

• Best payload ratio• Easy handling• High loading concentration possible

Technical Data

[MDEL / MDEL R - Versatile modular transportation

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The MDI / MDELI modular ranges (Modular Italy / Modular Europe Light Italy) were initially desig-ned to meet the requirements of our Italian and Spanish customers. Like the NICOLAS MDELI series, these two ranges are versatile solutions for all haulage-related activities. The MDI range has been specially designed with an extra-low platform, allowing special transports, for example of tramway trains. Its 2,540 mm width makes it even more manoeuvrable. Lower and more narrow or with extended axle base, MDI

and MDELI semi-trailers are very versatile, having also a multitude of decks and adaptor options.

Advantages

• Versatile• Width 2,540 mm or 2,740 mm• Adapted to regulations of the Italian and Spanish market


Width 2,540 mm

Platform height in drive position 1,000 mm


Tyres 245/70 R17.5 single tyre

Axle base 1,510 mm


Width 2,740 mm


Tyres 285/70 R 19.5single tyre

Axle base 1,550 mm

MDI MDELI

Technical Data

[MDI / MDELI - Adapted to local regulations

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The key feature of the MDE and MDED (Modu-lar Export / Modular Export Steered) ranges – the best dead weight to payload capacity ratio, means that it is suited to heavy goods transport and heavy-duty handling on site. A large number of accessories allow to configurate 2, 3, and 4

file combinations, as well as semi-trailers. They can be coupled to motorised modules and po-wer pack units, resulting in self-propelled trailers for handling on site. Historically the MDE ran-ge is the most widely used module worldwide.

Axle load (at 5 km/h) 28,000 / 34,000 kg

Platform height 1,075 / 1,080 mm

Width 3,000 mm


Tyres 7.50 R15 / 215/75 R17.5 twin tyre

Axle base 1,550 mm

Steering angle 55°

Advantages

• Minimal weight for maximal payload• Multiple combinations possible (self-propelled and pulled platform trailers...)• Simple to configure and use

Technical Data

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The NICOLAS FLAT MDE range is ideally suited to transport high loads (for example tramways) thanks to its low loading platform – the lowest on the heavy modular market at 710 mm in thelowered position and 1,010 mm in the driving position. Its 2,900 mm width ensures

excellent manoeuvrability, when transporting very long loads. The FLAT MDE, like all our modular transporters, is multifunctional thanks to the variety of complementary accessories available.

Advantages

• Lowest platform height on the modular transporter market• Integrated chassis rails • Compatible with MDE and MDED series

Platform height in lowered position 710 mm


Width 2,900 mm


Tyres 205/65 R17.5 twin tyre

Axle base 1,550 mm

Technical Data

[FLAT MDE - The lowest platform height on the market

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,NICOLAS MHD (Modular Heavy Duty) series offers the best dead weight to loading concentration ratio on the market. Its chassis has been dimensioned to accept extremely con-centrated loads. Thanks to its platform height of 845 mm in the lowered position it is even more versatile. For road transport, the MHD can be

Advantages

• High loading concentration• Platform height 845 mm (in lowered position)• Fast to configure• Easy handling

Platform height loaded in drive position 1,170 mm


Width 3,000 mm



Axle base 1,550 mm

Steering Angle 55°

Technical Data

configured as trailer or semi-trailer and as 2, 3 or 4 file combination. Several accessories are available to further increase its flexibility, for example, a vehicle of decks, adaptors, bolsters, etc., standard or designed according to the customers‘ specific needs.

[MHD - Durability at your service

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[MHD G2 - The heavy load professional

Today‘s vehicles need to constantly improve to meet new challenges. Loads are continuallybecoming heavier and more concentrated. With this in mind NICOLAS has evolved the MHD G2 modular range, whilst maintaining the trade-mark NICOLAS versatility and improving the technical specification for vehicles that can be

used equally well on the road as on site. Loading capacity and concentration have both been improved.

Advantages

• 10% increase in loading concentration • Platform height 845 mm (in lowered position)• Fast to configure• Easy handling• Compatible to the existing MHD


Axle load (10 km/h) 40,000 kg and 46,000* kg

Width 3,000 mm



Axle base 1,550 mm

Steering Angle 55°* Subject to approval of transport conditions by NICOLAS Industrie

Technical Data

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MHD SP (Heavy Duty Self-Propelled Modular) modular vehicles are equally well suited also for on-site operations. That means, du-ring a heavy goods road transport, the combination can be replaced by one or more motorised modules accompanied by power units. Thanks to the flexibility of the NICOLAS MHD

range , several configurations are possible: 2, 3 and 4 file combinations As well as individual mo-dular transporters which can be randomly cou-pled, mechanically coupled or arranged in loose coupling mode. The control technology hereby en-sures synchronous control of all transporter units.


Axle load (at 1/0,5 km/h) 36,000 / 40,000* kg

Width 3,000 mm



Axle base 1,550 mm

Steering Angle 55°* Subject to approval of transport conditions by NICOLAS Industrie

Advantages

• Platform height 845 mm (in lowered position)• High manoeuvrability• High loading concentration

Technical Data

[MHD SP - Heavy Duty Self-Propelled Modules

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Different steering modes are available thanks to a range of control programs: longitudinal, diago-nal, front- or rear-wheel steering, circle steering. Modes may be combined to achieve greater ma-noeuvrability. Parts may be combined in several combinations. Combination capacity can be im-proved by synchronising several trailers.

The MHD SPE (Electronic Steering Heavy Duty Self-Propelled Modular) is all the more versatile, as it can be coupled with MHD vehicles.

Steering angle 270° : +/- 135°

Steering (at 1/0,5 km/h) Multi mode electronic

Axle load 36,000 / 40,000* kg

Width 3,000 mm



Axle base 1,550 mm* Subject to approval of transport conditions by NICOLAS Industrie

Advantages

• Flexible manoeuvrability• Robust• Multifunctional

Technical Data

[MHD SPE - Manoeuvrability and capacity

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The PowerBooster system, developed by NICOLAS and SCHEUERLE, is equipped with shiftable drive axles and can be towed at 80 km/h or even be propelled by an equally shiftable PowerPackUnit (PPU). On road trans-port with inclines the motorised axles add some tractive effort, without monopolising a pushing truck. With the engine running, the additio-

nal power is automatically released when the speed drops and cuts out when it increases. The motorised axles are in free rotation up to 80km/h. Deployed on-site, the system is a very easy-to-use automated trailer. It can be coupled side-by-side in order to obtain more power in 4-filecombinations.

Advantages - Make your conventional fleets self-propelled

The 3 in 1 solution: 1. As a pushing truck on road transportation with gradients 2. On public roads as trailer combination 3. For on site transports - agile and extremely flexible

[PowerBooster - For MDED, MHD and MHD G2

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NICOLAS developed the Wide MHD and Widening MDE ranges with the aim of responding to local regulations. The product will be developed with widths and axle bases different to those of the European standards, dependent on the country of deployment. The capacity is unaffected and remains identical to the conventional MHD and MDE module

respectively. The Widening MDE module can be extended hydraulically from 3,460 mm to 4,900 mm on the same chassis base.

Advantages

• Much better stability• Fast configuration• Multifunctional

Technical Data

Platform height 1,170* mm

Axle load (at 1/0,5 km/h)

36,000 / 40,000** kg

Width 3,000 / 3,200 / 3,600 mm


Tyres 7.50 R15 - 8.25 R15 215/75 R17.5 twin tyre

Axle base 1,680 / 1,830 / 2,450 mm

Widening MDEWide MHDPlatform height 1,150* mm

Axle load (at 5 km/h)

34,000 kg

Width 3,460 / 4,200 / 4,550 /4,900 mm ***



Axle base 1,550 / 1,830 mm* Following type of tyres** Subject to approval of transport conditions by NICOLAS Industrie

*** According to regulations

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Engine V12 663 kW/890hp

Automatic Transmission 6 speed

Transfer box 2 ratios

Rear Axle 25 / 30 ton capacity

Front Axle 12.5/15 ton capacity

Tyres 14.00 R25

Pulling capacity Up to over 1,000 tons

Technical Data

If a standard series truck can‘t deliver the performance required for more demanding transportation operations, NICOLAS has the answer – “the Tractomas“. The Guinness Book of World Records has in fact confirmed that the Tractomas TR 10x10, developed and produced by NICOLAS Industrie, have the highest tractive force in the world. With an unloaden weight of40 tons, this colossal truck can pull loads up to over 1,000 tons. The tried and tested Tractomas has been in use in difficult conditions (desert, Arctic, mining environments) all over the world

since the 1970s and has therefore demonstrated its durability. The most recent Tractomas left the production hall at Champs sur Yonne was spe-cially developed for the mining industry in order to transport four bins directly from the mine to the treatment site with demanding working cy-cles.

[Tractomas - The most powerful truck in the world

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MDI MDELI MDELMDEL R

FLAT MDE

MDE MDED MHD MHD G2

Axle load per line(approx. kg)

20,000 20,000 20,000 25,00028,000 34,000

34,00036,000 40,000

40,00046,000

Dead weight*(approx. kg)

10,000 10,600 10,800 11,400 12,400 12,800 14,400 15,600

Payload*(approx. kg)

70,000 69,400 69,200 88,60099,600

123,600123,200

129,600145,600

144,400168,400

Tyres 245 / 70 R17,5

285 / 70R 19,5

285 / 70 R19,5

205 / 65 R17,5

215 / 75 R17,5/7,50 R15

215 / 75 R17,5

215 / 75 R17,5

215 / 75 R17,5

Number of wheels per axle line

4 4 4 8 8 8 8 8

Platform height in lowered position (mm)

780 875 875 710 750 755 845 845

Platform loaded (mm)

1,000 1,090 1,090 1,010 1,075 1,080 1,170 1,170

Axle compensation (mm)

+420 -220

+465-215

+465-215

+350-300

+325-325

+325-325

+325-325

+325-325

Total lifting (mm) 640 680 680 650 650 650 650 650

Axle base (mm) 1,510 1,550 1,400 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550

Width (mm) 2,540 2,740 2,740 2,900 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000

Steering angle(degrees)

55° 60° 60° 55° 55° 55° 55° 55°

*Technical data based on 4 line modules

Axle compensation - longitudinal and transversal

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NICOLAS has a large range of military vehicles ranging from 15 to 100 tons payload capacity. NICOLAS develops specialised and innovative solutions for all Defence related requirements, such that each military vehicle is designed for operation in standard as well as in degraded condition. The semi-trailer SR PC 50 is equipped

with 6 axles, 4 of them are steered. The remai-ning two are fixed lifting axles. With its adjus-table platform – extendable in length and width – for transporting several loads as heavy tracked armoured vehicles, light wheeled armoured ve-hicles, artillery vehicles and 10 to 40 ft containers. This trailer is extremely versatile.

[Military - Logistics, at your command

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The SR PC 50/70 with a VAB and an AMX 10 RC

With three VBLs With a Leclerc tank

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Material crushing was the first division of NICOLAS Industrie and as such benefits from our unrivalled experience. NICOLAS offers machines equipped with horizontal rotors to deal with harvest residues, roadsides, trimming and recycling. Nowadays, its range is also oriented towards green waste and biomass with specially

developed crushers from 100 to 500 CV to meet the varying demands of this customer base.

[Environmental - The first choice in landscaping

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Hedge-trimmer Mower

Thermal BVN 450 Electric BVN – Waste Collection

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NICOLAS Industrie specialises in the extraordi-nary. That‘s why many companies trust us when they need vehicles for the transport of special loads in often unusual circumstances. Regardless of the specifications involved, be it dimensions or mass, NICOLAS adapts to your technical re-quirements to meet your product needs. In the specialised aeronautical sector, NICOLAS was entrusted with the design of trailers and semi- trailers for the transport of sections of the Airbus A380. The NICOLAS semi-trailers for the trans-portation of mobile transformers can be found

worldwide. They are equipped with pendulum or beam axles, pneumatic or hydraulic suspensi-on fixed and / or steered axles. Each vehicle is a tailor-made solution as per the customer‘s speci-fications and for different transformer‘s brands. NICOLAS‘ low height FLAT MDE module is ideal for the railway vehicle sector (train,tramway, locomotive,...). With additional accessories such as the foldable gooseneck, the loading / unloading is more simple and transport of vehicle is achieved in total safety.

[Special Vehicles - Tailor-made solutions for special requirements

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Hydrostatic 200 tons pallet-transporter Automatic service and maintenance vehicle for underground transport systems

100 tons pallet-transporter with mechanical transmission and protective cover

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60 tons erector trailer for harnessed pyro-technic load

Railed nuclear waste transfer and horizontal storage vehicle

Nuclear waste transfer and horizontal storage vehicle

Mobile substation carrying vehicle

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[Modular accessories - Transport equipment for wind power plants

New generation of tower adaptors Transport of nacelles

Transport of blades Tower transported directly on the platform

Bolster combination for the transport of self-supporting high-length load

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[Modular accessories - Broad range of accessories offering a solution for all specialised transportation requirements

Side girder deck for the safe transport of transformers

Special truck and girder deck combination with 1,000 tons tractive force

Telescopic platform with low outriggers Narrow telescopic platform

Wide platform with telescopic side beams Platform wide

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Champs-sur-Yonne, the home town of NICOLAS Industrie, lies in the heart of the French wine-growing region Burgundy, which is famous for top wines like Chablis. The enchanting region offers excursions to vineyards, a visit to the countless idyllic villages and a taste of the French “savoir-vivre”. You can even plan a quick trip to Paris from here with sights like the Eiffel Tower or the world-famous Cathedral of Notre Dame.

NICOLAS Industrie S.A.S • RN 6 BP 3 • 89290 Champs-sur-Yonne • FranceTel.: +33(0)386/53 52-00 • Fax: +33(0)386/53 52-49 • [email protected] • www.nicolas.fr

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