Thor continues to foster an internal culture of innovation through a rigorous ongoing program of research and development. We believe that all things can be improved, and our products reflect this axiom. Our customers provide invaluable feedback regarding their individual needs, and we transform these needs into next generation products. We are not satisfied to glean innovative ideas from our industry counterparts, since this endeavor does not truly breed innovation or challenge convention. Thor's R&D department engineers prefer to remain focused on the needs of the industry and our valued customers who expect nothing less.

Below is a short list of some of the more significant innovations to Thor Global’s telescopic concept since 1992

• Patented LES System to reduce inner truss stress and point loading
• Tapered Undercarriage
• Flip Box pivoting axle to switch between transport and operating position
• Swing out axles for easy setup
• In-line fixed tail position and undercarriage pivoting point to eliminate changes to the tail feed point location
• Tail pulley kicker bar to prevent material build-up and potential belt miss-training
• Floating urethane skirting in the stone box eliminates spillage, and minimizes wear due to friction
• Winch ratchet and cable tensioning system utilizes the PLC to constantly monitor cable tension and alert the operator when adjustments are required

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