Transport engineering specialist Mammoet has added to its electric fleet by purchasing two Eco500 self-propelled modular vehicles from Cometto.
The Eco500’s compact design – a combination of its power pack being integrated underneath its loading platform and Cometto’s patented ‘pendulum suspension’ – enables the movement of heavy cargoes in confined spaces. This, Mammoet explained, will be crucial supporting industrial projects that take place inside buildings and areas too small for standard-sized trailers to manoeuvre, and where emissions need to be removed.
When lowered, the Eco500 measures just 670 mm high. It has a lifting cylinder for jacking, freedom of movement in all directions, and operates via remote control. Using joker axles, it can be set up in various configurations of two, three of four axles, or in a combination of 2 x 4 axles, giving an overall capacity ranging from 67 to 274 tonnes.
“The Eco500 is compact, electric, and its lifting system is the same as existing transport equipment – making it a great addition to our fleet,” said Ludo Mous, global asset director SPMT at Mammoet.
In December 2024, Mammoet opted for a batch of new MSPE 48T axle lines from Cometto.
