Merlo, the new ROTO ready to conquer Bauma, the world’s largest trade fair for construction machinery and building materials

San Defendente di Cervasca (CN) | At Bauma in Munich - the world's largest trade fair for construction machinery, building materials and the mining industry - Merlo will present the new ROTO range. In particular, the company - based in Cuneo but with seven foreign branches and a distribution network of over 80 importers and 600 dealers - will present three models at the trade fair scheduled for 7 to 13 April: ROTO50.18S, ROTO60.22R and ROTO60.35SPlus.

The work carried out on the new ROTO range in terms of performance, reliability and new functions meets specific market needs, always focusing on the safety and absolute quality of the products offered. Furthermore, a new state-of-the-art radio control has been introduced to ensure the use of the new functions in any operating context (from the cab, aerial work platform and from the ground).

The innovations introduced in the new range

Performance. It's not just the capacity (one thousand kilograms) and the maximum lift height (one metre) that have been increased. The entire load diagram of the machines has been upgraded. Many machine components have been redesigned (including the telescopic boom), hydraulic and electronic circuits updated, and the machine chassis renewed to achieve these performance levels. The new ROTO machines are still the lightest and most compact in their category. This has many advantages for the daily work on the construction site. All new ROTO machines can also reach speeds of 40 km/h (except where specific approvals or regulations of individual countries apply).

Range. The new ROTO range, which will be previewed at Bauma and will go into production at the end of 2025, includes the following models:

New ROTO 400 models:

ROTO 600:

New ROTO models with continuous rotation:

To meet the needs of the rental market, Merlo has designed the “R” version: same power and reliability as the “SPlus” versions, but with simplified management, perfect for occasional users. An innovation that combines performance, ease of use and a price positioning tailored to this market.

Electronic functions.
Many updates have been made to the electronic functions of the machine to improve the user experience.
The first change involved the boom speed, which has always been the strength of the Merlo Rotative models, to make it smoother and more linear.
Another important innovation is the introduction of "Set-point", a function that allows the boom to automatically return to a previously memorised point at maximum speed and in maximum safety. This reduces the operator's workload during repetitive operations.
The operator can carry out complex operations with a single hand movement thanks to the introduction of Cartesian movements, a function that automatically maintains a vertical trajectory of the attachments during up and down movements or a horizontal trajectory during extension and retraction.
The load diagram simulation function allows the operator to know beforehand whether a manoeuvre is feasible or not, simply by simulating the variation of operating parameters (implement used, load carried, stabiliser position, etc.).
The machine can also be remotely controlled (with a maximum speed of 5 km/h). This allows Merlo customers to manage the machine's movements and stabilisation phases from a distance or from the aerial work platform, thus optimising working time.
In addition, a number of other features have been developed to improve the day-to-day use of the machine.

Radio control. The new patented radio control system is not only more ergonomic, but also provides the operator with more information, giving him total control of the machine and anticipating abnormal or dangerous situations, guaranteeing greater safety.
For ease of use, if the machine is blocked, the background of the display changes colour to show only the movements that can be made to return to a safe working condition. This is an absolute novelty. No one else on the market can offer it.