05/04/2016
ORPELA JOEL

    The Orpela Joel-230 is a versatile tractor, designed to be controlled either in the usual way or for autonomous operation, which will be much more common in 2033, enabling farmers to be more efficient. The cab is therefore designed to act as a control room when used off-tractor, but also operates like a…

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Concepts
05/04/2016
ORPELA JOHANA

As a combination of an off-road truck and a reach stacker, the Orpela Johana RS was designed for container handling in rough terrain. The concept that lies behind it is to facilitate lifting the load from a stable position with good visibility, then to transport the container across rough terrain in maximum safety. This is…

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Concepts
04/04/2016
ORPELA VERNON DUO

Adding another axle to a skid-steered machine really does change some key characteristics – as well as enhanced grip and greater stability, this results in better handling on rough terrain. The dual axle also provides the foundations for a much larger platform, on which can be attached a variety of tools. By adding another axle…

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Concepts
04/04/2016
ORPELA TINO

The Orpela Tino self-loading cement mixer takes inspiration from the mud dauber wasp, which builds its home from a mixture of mud and digestive juices. The proportions and shape of this insect are highly distinctive, with a thin ‘tube’ connecting the thorax and abdomen. Its front section is strong with aggressive teeth while the rear…

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Concepts
02/02/2016
Orpela MT500 biggest ever mine truck

The Orpela MT500 haul truck concept is an innovative, efficient and cost-effective mine truck solution, able to carry 500 tons, in contrast to the current limit which is around 400 tons. That means more minerals can be moved in less time, or the same payload with fewer trucks overall. A sustainable solution, the concept is…

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Concepts