Two new Hubtex forklifts deliver electric power to the wood industry

Hubtex is launching two new electric multidirectional sideloaders: the MSL 50 and the MAXX 50 at Ligna 2025, a leading trade fair for woodworking and wood processing.

From 26 to 30 May 2025, Hubtex will show its comprehensive solutions portfolio in Hanover – including innovations for the efficient transport of long and heavy loads. For timber merchants, sawmills or prefabricated house builders: Hubtex offers tailor-made solutions for the specific requirements of the industry.

The new MSL 50 has received a robust outdoor upgrade. The electric multidirectional sideloader, with a load capacity of 5t, is equipped with a specially developed SL cabin (sideloader cabin) and is optimised for longer transport distances outdoors. The ergonomic seating position in the direction of travel reduces strain on the driver, ensuring maximum comfort – particularly over longer distances. Due to the low-set front window, the route remains in view at all times, while the generous side window provides an optimal view of the load being transported. The new MSL 50 is particularly suitable for companies with large outdoor areas, such as timber merchants or sawmills.

Hubtex has also expanded its portfolio with the addition of the 5t MAXX 50. Like all models in the MAXX series, it is designed for combined indoor and outdoor use, making it suitable for use in narrow warehouse aisles as well as for loading and unloading trucks outdoors.

“The MAXX 50 is ideally suited to the needs of wood processing companies and timber merchants,” explains Hans-Joachim Finger, General Manager of Hubtex. “It offers increased residual load capacity, which is particularly essential for transporting heavy or damp timber.”

The new MAXX 50 includes an ergonomic cabin, a lift mast precisely tailored to the load capacity, and the optionally available 360deg  HX steering. With a ground clearance of 185 mm and a load arm height of 535mm, it is designed for optimum trade-off between maximum utilisation of storage space and high flexibility outdoors. A 7kW electric motor ensures good performance – even on inclines.

The Hubtex portfolio has been bolstered by tailor-made order picking solutions specifically tailored to the requirements of the wood industry. The KP series includes multidirectional sideloaders which transform into order picking vehicles with a detachable platform. The MK series is ideal for transporting doors and frames, while the EZK platform with two-mast or scissor lift enables high handling performance and dual-sided rack operation. All models may be equipped with VacumaX vacuum suction technology to move loads safely and minimise material damage.