Allmand Maxi Lite AV mobile illumination unit

The Allmand Maxi Lite 8V has a combined light output of more than 600,000 lm. It is suitable for applications in the events, open-cut mining and civil construction industries.

The unit has a telescoping light tower with four 1250 W metal halide lamps on an adjustable head. The six-section, hydraulically actuated, automatic lift mechanism elevates the lamp head to almost 8 m above the ground. Adjustment of the lamp head allows accurate positioning of the lights before extending the tower. The tower can be raised to its full height in 25 seconds.

Nylon guide sleeves allow smooth operation and help stabilise the tower when extended, enabling the unit to withstand wind gusts of up to 100 km/h. An integrated cable drum allows safe and neat extension and retraction of the power cable.

Built to withstand a range of arduous operating environments, the unit has a heavy duty A-frame drawbar and 15” wheels on a single axle with leaf-spring suspension. It also has hydraulic override brakes and a hand-operated parking brake. The canopy is made from heavy gauge sheet metal to withstand harsh operating conditions and has built-in environmental containment facilities for the fuel tank and engine, in the event of any machine liquid spillage.

Powered by a Caterpillar Model C1-1 diesel motor driving a 7.5 kW generator, the engine can run for up to 100 hours. The housing is insulated and the unit silenced to 64 dB.