DIECI SAMSON 70.10 TELEHANDLER – POWER, PERFORMANCE, PEDIGREE
The Dieci Samson 70.10 is a heavy-duty fixed-boom telehandler that’s become a common sight on Australian construction sites where large lifts, long reach and sustained productivity are required.
With their telescopic booms fitted with attachments such as pallet forks, buckets, hooks, and work platforms, these telehandlers have become popular by often eliminating the need for multiple machines.
Boasting a 7000 kg lift capacity and 9.65 m reach, the Samson 70.10 delivers heavy duty performance.
Complementing this under the hood is a robust 93 kW (125 hp) FPT diesel engine, ensuring that strength is matched by speed and agility even under load.
The combination of robust lift capacity, impressive maximum lift height and solid power position the Samson 70.10 between large truck-mounted cranes and smaller telehandlers — a sweet spot for many Australian builders who need heavy lifts but want the mobility and job-site flexibility of a telehandler.
On construction sites, the machine is capable of lifting and precision placing heavy materials, able to perform craning tasks to place loads such as bricks, timber and steel at height, as well as functioning as a front-end loader to move bulk materials or site debris.
The extended reach and lifting capacity of the Samson 70.10 telehandler enable it to serve as a work platform for workers to safely perform tasks at elevated heights. It can place materials on rooftops, upper floors or over obstacles.
Earthmoving Equipment Magazine spoke to Dieci Australia National Sales Manager Bob Mules about how the many features of the machine enable it to combine heavy lifting capability, productive reach and multi-function versatility in one mobile machine.
Bob said one of the most impressive abilities was the model’s capacity for high performance under many different types of conditions.
“Working on uneven, muddy, or debris-strewn construction sites, the Samson 70.10 telehandler is well equipped and built to handle such challenging conditions,” Bob said.
“With four-wheel drive and large, rugged tyres, it can operate on rough, sloped or uneven ground where a conventional forklift would struggle.
“Users have found its outstanding power and agility qualities make it particularly suitable for heavy and intensive work in the construction and industrial sectors.”
He also cited its great lifting capacities, strength and speed, while safety and comfort are high design considerations.
“The ROPS–FOPS approved cab with standard air conditioning is designed to ensure a high level of safety and comfort,” he said.
“Outstanding operator safety is provided by the cab, which has been designed with a safety cell to provide maximum safety to the operator at all times. It is fitted with a deadman sensor, which combined with an operator presence sensor in the seat, prevents accidental operation.
“Equipped with an integrated electric driver’s window, standard heater and a semi-automatic air conditioning system with six outlet vents, this set-up allows perfect air circulation inside the cabin.
“The spacious cab is designed for maximum operator comfort and ease of access. Additionally, there is an adjustable steering wheel (height and depth), an air suspension seat and storage compartments.”
Meanwhile, the large, curved windows of the cab give the operator a complete 360-degree panoramic outside view with uninterrupted visibility.
Bob said the machine was simple, intuitive and comfortable to use.
On the dashboard, the on-board computer with LCD display allows the operator to monitor the vehicle operating parameters.
“The boom can be fully operated by the hydraulic control distributor-single joystick which also incorporates an FNR (one-gear set for forward and reverse) for easier and more practical direction control,” Bob said.
The advanced telescopic boom was reinforced and made of high resistance steel, with load sensing and flow sharing distributors that offer simultaneous movements for more efficient work.
“A single 4-in-1 joystick allows the boom to be fully operated by the hydraulic control distributor with proportional and simultaneous controls for easier and more practical direction control,” he said.
The Samson is powerful and stable, making it an extremely rugged machine with exceptional loading capacities in all operating conditions, whether the boom is retracted or extended. A transversal levelling device ensures the chassis is maintained in a horizontal position on all ground surfaces.
Other operational advantages include a load limiter device that analyses vehicle stability in real time and inhibits any aggravating movements when the pre-set safety limits are reached.
There is also a single Dieci-patented compensation cylinder located inside the lifting ram to ensure the load on the boom is balanced at all times, which improves durability.
The telehandler has a fork swivelling angle rotation of 134 degrees that increases the operating arc. This is particularly useful when unloading with the boom raised. Thanks to the side shift carriage, when it comes to repositioning and stacking loads tightly, this becomes an effortless task.
Another feature is the Samson’s inching pedal, which is an essential control that allows travel speed to momentarily slow down or come to a stop while still offering maximum power to boom functions. This gives added operator precision and improved productivity for delicate operations.
Power is delivered with a servo controlled two-speed gear box and constantly varying hydrostatic drive, which guarantees top-end speed and low-end torque.
How it improves on-site productivity:
Bob explained the main benefits offered by the Samson 70.10.
Replaces or reduces crane lifts for many common tasks
On mid-rise residential, commercial and civil sites, the Samson can lift heavy palletised materials, precast panels, structural members and plant components up to ~9.6 m without scheduling a crane. Reducing crane hire (and the associated traffic management, lift planning and daily mobilisation) shortens critical paths and saves cost. This is particularly valuable on suburban and regional Australian sites where crane access or permits can slow progress.
Faster material cycles — fewer machine handovers
Telehandlers move, position and place loads in a single operation, eliminating multiple handoffs and cutting delays during peak activity (concrete pours, façade installation, roofing). The hydrostatic drive and reasonable travel speed also help it reposition quickly across medium-sized sites.
Heavy capacity with reach — handles large, awkward loads
A 7-tonne rating with near-10 m lift allows contractors to handle big, awkward loads that would otherwise require specialised lifting equipment. That capability is useful for: placing structural steel, lifting formwork and handling heavy materials in confined yards or sheds.
Versatility via attachments
As mentioned above, the Samson can be fitted with forks, buckets, winches and man-platforms (EWP configuration). That turns one machine into multiple tools (material mover, loader, personnel lift) and reduces fleet complexity and idle equipment on site — a direct productivity and cost benefit.
Technology, reliability and durability
In designing all Dieci machines, its engineers have always followed the key concepts of technology, reliability and durability: all of which are apparent in the Samson 70.10 telehandler.
“The design of Dieci telehandlers is being consistently enhanced by incorporating the best solutions as a result of research, customer feedback, and practical experience,” Bob said.
The Dieci Samson 70.10 is categorised by its load capacity in work environments where there is a need to handle large volumes and reduce work cycles. Maintenance is straightforward, with durable components and materials designed to last.
“With its lift capacity, reach and powerful engine, the Samson 70.10 delivers truly heavy duty performance, ideal for the most demanding construction and industrial sites,” Bob said.
“The single joystick hydraulic control — integrating forward/reverse selection (FNR) — makes boom operation intuitive, efficient and remarkably smooth.
“Combining the manoeuvrability of a forklift with the strength of a crane, the Samson 70.10 stands out as a versatile, cost-effective solution for heavy material handling.
“From mine sites to construction zones, its exceptional agility and proven durability make the Samson 70.10 a dependable partner in high stress, high throughput environments.”
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