New Personnel Vehicle from NormetThe new RBO is a pioneering vehicle designed and built from Normet's experience over 40 years of underground mobile equipment production. Extreme conditions call for a robust and safe construction plus an efficient and powerful engine. The Normet RBO features an electronically controlled 95 kW engine from Caterpillar or Deutz, and FOPS and ROPS approved cabin. Ease of use and safety in narrow and steep tunnels are achieved with an electronically controlled automatic hydrostatic transmission, hydrostatic, Orbitrol-type power steering (right or left hand side), two circuit oil immersed multidisc service brakes and failsafe type parking/emergency brake. With heavy-duty materials, robust construction and precise manufacturing, the operating time of the Normet RBO is maximized, the need for maintenance pared down, and the lifetime is extended. Unique features include parabolic leaf springs and hydraulic shock absorbers, sound insulation, fresh air blower with filtering, interior lightning, cabin heating, air conditioning, laminated safety windscreen, and halogen headlights: all specifically designed for underground use. The Normet RBO cabin has room for 5 persons. The open cargo bed with 1 t Euro-pallet carrying capacity makes it easy to transport large and heavy cargo. The cargo bed can also be equipped with a crane. The Normet RBO will be exhibited at MINExpo in Las Vegas 27-30 September 2004 at booth 8053 at the Central Hall of Las Vegas Convention Center. Serial production will commence during autumn 2004. Visit www.normet.fi 34/04.