Founded in 1987, Italian company Hinowa has a long family tradition as a manufacturer of tracked pallet trucks, mini dumpers, and aerial work platforms, among other things. These machines are very popular in agriculture and horticulture, the construction sector, industry, and shipbuilding. Hinowa Belux / VTN Europe, based in Haacht, has been selling and renting Hinowa machines for many years. In this article, the distributor highlights some of its most notable machines.
With a production facility covering no less than 90,000 square meters, Hinowa has a state-of-the-art unit in Nogara, Italy, where more than 160 employees develop and manufacture innovative machines every day. The Hinowa range comprises five product categories for applications in various sectors. These include tracked aerial work platforms, known as spider lifts (from 13 to 33 meters high), mini dumpers (with a capacity of 400 to 2500 kg), tracked vehicles (with a capacity of 500 to 30,000 kg), pallet trucks on caterpillar tracks (up to 2 tons capacity) and the Transporter TX3005 on caterpillar tracks. These machines excel in terms of optimal performance, absolute reliability, and safe use.

Do you often have to lift heavy loads and pallets on surfaces such as sand, gravel, mud, and grass, as well as uphill or downhill? Are you looking for a versatile machine? With Hinowa pallet trucks on caterpillar tracks, you can move and lift crates and pallets weighing up to 2 tons, even in conditions or places that cannot be reached with normal pallet trucks or forklifts. These machines are very popular with professionals working on construction sites, in timber transport, park and garden landscaping, or logistics.
You can choose from a range of models. Each model offers lower limb protection, speed monitoring, slope monitoring, and hydraulic widening of the distance between the tracks. The TP1600 has a load lifting system of up to 1775 millimeters and a chassis extension from 1,240 to 1,800 millimeters. This allows this model to be transported in a small area. The TP1800—also with a load lifting system of up to 1,775 millimeters—is ideal for loading and unloading crates and pallets weighing up to 1.8 tons. This model is equipped with a fixed chassis.

Hinowa mini dumpers stand out for their versatility, durability, and compact design. They have a load capacity ranging from 400 kg to 2.5 tons. These machines are ideal for construction work, renovation, landscaping, and for working on rough, muddy, and sandy terrain and on slopes. In short: any terrain where normal wheels are likely to sink or lose their grip.
You can also choose from various models in this category. The HS400 mini dumper is the smallest machine in the range, with a capacity of 400 kg. This model combines power with compactness. With the HS701, you can move up a level in terms of load capacity (up to 700 kg). This model also has optimal weight distribution, simple and comfortable operation, and the ability to set the most suitable speed depending on the terrain.
For even more powerful models, check out the HS1102—which is only 758 millimeters wide—the HS1103—with a 180° double-sided rotating bucket and a load capacity of 1 ton—and the Transporter TX2500, a solid and very fast machine for transporting material on the most difficult terrains.

Last but not least, Hinowa is also a leader in the supply of aerial work platforms. With the various models in the Performance IIIS series, you can choose from a range of versatile machines, regardless of your sector. Safety is always guaranteed thanks to the “auto-two speed” system of the caterpillar tracks and the tilt protection. All models have a basket with a uniform load capacity of 230 kg. Thanks to the Hinowa remote control system, the position of each machine can be determined with precision. The optional SkyGuard® anti-crushing device also provides additional safety for users.
Every aerial work platform in the Performance IIIS series is made from high-quality steel, which guarantees maximum service life and rigidity of the articulated arms and telescopic booms. The compact design of the machines is also a major advantage: thanks to a height of just 2 meters, every aerial work platform can easily be transported through a door when being moved.
Each chassis can be hydraulically widened from 80 cm to 110 cm for improved stability on uneven terrain. With automatic support stabilization on slopes up to 16 degrees, the Lightlift26.14 model even offers the possibility of 700 millimeters of ground clearance.
And how about a revolutionary automatic system for reducing the speed of the tracks when moving on ramps or sloping surfaces? This ensures that your employees can work in extremely safe conditions.
In short: with a favorable ratio between height, reach, and stabilization surface, you are investing in a machine that can handle many types of work at height, in various sectors.