From bunkers to outdoor areas, for over 30 years, HUBTEX has been supplying tailor-made multidirectional sideloaders to armed forces worldwide. Under extreme conditions – from low ammunition bunkers to unpaved terrain – the vehicles ensure reliable material transport. With fully electric and hybrid drives, HUBTEX fulfils the increasing requirements for efficiency and sustainability in military environments.

HUBTEX offers both standard and customised solutions for military intralogistics. “We have specifically qualified ourselves for the special challenges in military production and have been a reliable supplier to the armed forces in Germany, the USA, the UK, and Japan for over 30 years”, says Hans-Joachim Finger, General Manager at HUBTEX. The company fulfils the demanding criteria of DIN 2303 for defence technology products, underlining its high level of quality. Following successful certification in special quality and component classes, HUBTEX is therefore authorised to carry out particularly demanding welding processes with high safety significance. Such processes are also used in the manufacture of the ML 50 multidirectional sideloader, which has been adapted to the special requirements of the military environment.

Forklift solutions for every application

This is because the transport of long loads, for example, torpedoes or guided missiles, requires the highest level of reliability and precision, which the ML 50 can offer. Its robust construction guarantees a long service life and high availability, even under extreme conditions and irregular utilisation. The compact design also makes the multidirectional sideloaders particularly mobile and manoeuvrable, so that they can even be used in confined environments, such as low ammunition bunkers, without any problems. At the same time, the large elastic tyres enable safe driving on unpaved outdoor areas. This combination of compact dimensions, drive, and tyres makes the HUBTEX multidirectional sideloaders particularly suitable for special applications in a military context.

Fully electric or hybrid – flexible drive technologies

A special feature of the HUBTEX vehicles is the choice between fully electric and hybrid drive. The fully electric drive operates with low heat and noise levels, is emission-free, and therefore ideal for use in enclosed spaces. The hybrid variant combines the advantages of an electric motor with those of a powerful combustion engine: as ammunition bunkers are often spread over large areas, the trucks regularly have to cover longer distances. In an emergency, the vehicle does not require time-consuming charging, but can be refuelled quickly and easily. By offering a choice between the two drive technologies, HUBTEX meets the growing demand for environmentally friendly solutions in the military sector.