AL-KO HY2 makes supporting a motorhome automatically on the axle effortless. Like the tried and tested, fully automatic HY4 levelling support system, the ‘little brother’ also impresses with perfect vehicle support, maximum operating safety and anti-theft protection. At the same time, the AL-KO HY2 has a significantly lower weight and represents a cost-effective alternative to the system with four steady legs. Retrofitting to HY4 is possible without any problems. AL-KO will present the new HY2 for the first time at CMT Stuttgart in January 2020.
Vehicle technology
News & Press Archive 2019
- 09.12.2019
New hydraulic levelling support system available from spring 2020 – ideal for vans - 09.12.2019
Additional expertise in corporate and product communicationsMarian Möbius (30), an experienced communications expert, will support the AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group in the area of corporate and product communications from December 2019. Born in Dresden, he completes the team around Hans Posthumus, Vice President of Marketing, as contact for the trade press. In addition, the future Corporate Communications Manager will be devoting himself to new tasks in internal and external communications that will accompany the company's internationalisation and continued growth.
- 09.12.2019New hydraulic levelling support system available from spring 2020 – ideal for vans
AL-KO HY2 makes supporting a motorhome automatically on the axle effortless. Like the tried and tested, fully automatic HY4 levelling support system, the ‘little brother’ also impresses with perfect vehicle support, maximum operating safety and anti-theft protection. At the same time, the AL-KO HY2 has a significantly lower weight and represents a cost-effective alternative to the system with four steady legs. Retrofitting to HY4 is possible without any problems. AL-KO will present the new HY2 for the first time at CMT Stuttgart in January 2020.
- 09.12.2019Additional expertise in corporate and product communications
Marian Möbius (30), an experienced communications expert, will support the AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group in the area of corporate and product communications from December 2019. Born in Dresden, he completes the team around Hans Posthumus, Vice President of Marketing, as contact for the trade press. In addition, the future Corporate Communications Manager will be devoting himself to new tasks in internal and external communications that will accompany the company's internationalisation and continued growth.
- 02.10.2019
Novi, Michigan (USA) / Kötz (D) / Langenargen (D)DexKo Global Inc. (“DexKo”), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH (“Aguti” or the “Company”), based in Langenargen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany). This strategic acquisition enables AL-KO Vehicle Technology (“AL-KO”) to expand its portfolio to include seats and seating system solutions for commercial and leisure vehicles and to continue the group's strong growth trajectory.
- 02.10.2019Novi, Michigan (USA) / Kötz (D) / Langenargen (D)
DexKo Global Inc. (“DexKo”), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aguti Produktentwicklung & Design GmbH (“Aguti” or the “Company”), based in Langenargen (Baden-Württemberg, Germany). This strategic acquisition enables AL-KO Vehicle Technology (“AL-KO”) to expand its portfolio to include seats and seating system solutions for commercial and leisure vehicles and to continue the group's strong growth trajectory.
- 23.09.2019
Novi, Michigan (USA), Kötz (D), Modena (ITA)DexKo Global Inc.(“DexKo”), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Safim S.p.A. (“Safim”). Founded in 1977, Safim is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered hydraulic braking system components used in a range of off-highway equipment applications. Based in Modena, Italy, Safim manufactures products primarily in its facilities in Modena and Pune, India and serves customers worldwide across multiple end-markets.
- 23.09.2019Novi, Michigan (USA), Kötz (D), Modena (ITA)
DexKo Global Inc.(“DexKo”), a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Safim S.p.A. (“Safim”). Founded in 1977, Safim is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered hydraulic braking system components used in a range of off-highway equipment applications. Based in Modena, Italy, Safim manufactures products primarily in its facilities in Modena and Pune, India and serves customers worldwide across multiple end-markets.
- 01.09.2019
Experience the next generation caravan platform for the first time at the Caravan SalonKötz – Travelling with a trailer combination will become more and more environmentally friendly, comfortable and safer. The possibilities offered by the innovative trailer chassis for private and commercial users of the future are wide-ranging. The concept study by AL-KO Vehicle Technology and its partner Huber Automotive AG shows what is possible with state-of-the-art, electrified drive technology and sensors. The next generation trailer platform is designed for trailers and caravans up to 3.5 tons.
Greater range and higher energy efficiency - 01.09.2019
Motorhome platform celebrates its premiere at the Caravan Salon.Kötz – After presenting it as a concept study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 in Hanover, AL-KO Vehicle Technology is now heralding the implementation phase for the Hybrid Power Chassis platform. In the second half of 2020, the first HPC® configurations for motorhomes with electrified rear axles and Fiat Ducato power heads are to be approved for selected customers for specific use.
The technology behind the Hybrid Power Chassis - 01.09.2019Experience the next generation caravan platform for the first time at the Caravan Salon
Kötz – Travelling with a trailer combination will become more and more environmentally friendly, comfortable and safer. The possibilities offered by the innovative trailer chassis for private and commercial users of the future are wide-ranging. The concept study by AL-KO Vehicle Technology and its partner Huber Automotive AG shows what is possible with state-of-the-art, electrified drive technology and sensors. The next generation trailer platform is designed for trailers and caravans up to 3.5 tons.
Greater range and higher energy efficiency - 01.09.2019Motorhome platform celebrates its premiere at the Caravan Salon.
Kötz – After presenting it as a concept study at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 in Hanover, AL-KO Vehicle Technology is now heralding the implementation phase for the Hybrid Power Chassis platform. In the second half of 2020, the first HPC® configurations for motorhomes with electrified rear axles and Fiat Ducato power heads are to be approved for selected customers for specific use.
The technology behind the Hybrid Power Chassis - 15.07.2019
Specialist in trailer driving safety launches electronics updateTrailers making dangerous swaying movements due to small evasive manoeuvres, side winds on bridges or wind pressure during overtaking can lead to critical situations. The AL-KO Trailer Control (ATC) anti-skid system for caravans and light commercial trailers, which has already been installed over 200,000 times throughout Europe, ensures smooth and even braking.
- 15.07.2019
Hydraulic steady leg system now with weighing function and app integration – available from October 2019An upgrade for the fully automatic levelling system AL-KO HY4 will be available in Europe from October 2019. The AL-KO HY4, featuring a weighing function and an app that can be used to control it, is available both as original equipment and as an aftermarket fit. This global innovation was presented for the first time at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2019.
Innovative weighing system for AL-KO HY4
- 15.07.2019Specialist in trailer driving safety launches electronics update
Trailers making dangerous swaying movements due to small evasive manoeuvres, side winds on bridges or wind pressure during overtaking can lead to critical situations. The AL-KO Trailer Control (ATC) anti-skid system for caravans and light commercial trailers, which has already been installed over 200,000 times throughout Europe, ensures smooth and even braking.
- 15.07.2019Hydraulic steady leg system now with weighing function and app integration – available from October 2019
An upgrade for the fully automatic levelling system AL-KO HY4 will be available in Europe from October 2019. The AL-KO HY4, featuring a weighing function and an app that can be used to control it, is available both as original equipment and as an aftermarket fit. This global innovation was presented for the first time at the Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2019.
Innovative weighing system for AL-KO HY4
- 05.06.2019
Inspired by nature: Up to 30 percent less chassis weight without compromising on stiffnessVario X: Light, innovative, stable, sustainable, economical. With AL-KO’s new lightweight concept for caravans, the vehicle technology specialist has achieved an absolute coup: The bionic design is made possible by a maximum lightweight steel construction. The benefit: Weight savings of up to 30 percent thanks to the frame parts of the chassis. This offers scope for possibilities: Increased payload, higher efficiency, greater sustainability.
- 05.06.2019Inspired by nature: Up to 30 percent less chassis weight without compromising on stiffness
Vario X: Light, innovative, stable, sustainable, economical. With AL-KO’s new lightweight concept for caravans, the vehicle technology specialist has achieved an absolute coup: The bionic design is made possible by a maximum lightweight steel construction. The benefit: Weight savings of up to 30 percent thanks to the frame parts of the chassis. This offers scope for possibilities: Increased payload, higher efficiency, greater sustainability.
- 04.06.2019
DexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear and chassis assemblies and related components, has acquired Preston Chassis Industries Pty Ltd. ("PCI") through its wholly-owned Australian subsidiary AL-KO International Pty Ltd. ("AL-KO").
PCI manufactures chassis and other products from multiple facilities in Campbellfield, Victoria and has earned a well-regarded reputation in the industry for its high-quality products and leading customer service.
- 04.06.2019
DexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear and chassis assemblies and related components, has acquired Preston Chassis Industries Pty Ltd. ("PCI") through its wholly-owned Australian subsidiary AL-KO International Pty Ltd. ("AL-KO").
PCI manufactures chassis and other products from multiple facilities in Campbellfield, Victoria and has earned a well-regarded reputation in the industry for its high-quality products and leading customer service.
- 10.05.2019
Ongoing focus on expanding the core business of AL-KO Vehicle TechnologyDexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, is expanding the core business of AL-KO Vehicle Technology with the acquisition of Bankside Patterson Ltd. ("Bankside"). As a quality and innovation leader, AL-KO Vehicle Technology intends to enter into the mobile home chassis market through this acquisition.
- 10.05.2019Ongoing focus on expanding the core business of AL-KO Vehicle Technology
DexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, is expanding the core business of AL-KO Vehicle Technology with the acquisition of Bankside Patterson Ltd. ("Bankside"). As a quality and innovation leader, AL-KO Vehicle Technology intends to enter into the mobile home chassis market through this acquisition.
- 12.04.2019
AL-KO chassis for motorhomes is now also available with the Mercedes Benz Sprinter tractor headThe AL-KO chassis for motorhomes is now available with the Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz Sprinter tractor heads (BM910). In addition to the extra tractor head variants, the BM910 is also available as a 2- or 3-axle version. The performance of the AL-KO lightweight chassis is particularly impressive due to its higher payload capacity, optimum driving dynamics and outstanding driving comfort. The result is a significant increase in safety.
- 12.04.2019AL-KO chassis for motorhomes is now also available with the Mercedes Benz Sprinter tractor head
The AL-KO chassis for motorhomes is now available with the Fiat, Peugeot, Citroën, Volkswagen and Mercedes Benz Sprinter tractor heads (BM910). In addition to the extra tractor head variants, the BM910 is also available as a 2- or 3-axle version. The performance of the AL-KO lightweight chassis is particularly impressive due to its higher payload capacity, optimum driving dynamics and outstanding driving comfort. The result is a significant increase in safety.
- 02.04.2019
Anti snaking system now also available for trailers up to 3.5 tonness – 2LINK connectivity system brings sensors into the trailer – Greater driving safety through permanent monitoring of tyre pressure and brake pad wear
- 02.04.2019
AL-KO MAMMUT CTRAIL manoeuvring drive now available for single axle trailers up to 2.5 tonnes
- 02.04.2019
AL-KO Safety developed for AK 161 and AK 270 coupling heads – Tested designs meet the highest safety requirements in Europe
- 02.04.2019
Intelligent combination of internal combustion engine and electric motor for overland tours and urban journeys – High platform flexibility
- 02.04.2019
Anti snaking system now also available for trailers up to 3.5 tonness – 2LINK connectivity system brings sensors into the trailer – Greater driving safety through permanent monitoring of tyre pressure and brake pad wear
- 02.04.2019
AL-KO MAMMUT CTRAIL manoeuvring drive now available for single axle trailers up to 2.5 tonnes
- 02.04.2019
AL-KO Safety developed for AK 161 and AK 270 coupling heads – Tested designs meet the highest safety requirements in Europe
- 02.04.2019
Intelligent combination of internal combustion engine and electric motor for overland tours and urban journeys – High platform flexibility
- 15.02.2019
The new system offers flexible and stable use for bicycle carriers – Exclusively for special model Fendt Bianco Rosso 515 SGAn innovative highlight for campers is the ‘world first’ from AL-KO Vehicle Technology: AL-KO Carryback, the first extendable ball coupling for caravans. This solution will initially be used exclusively by the manufacturer Fendt-Caravan in the special Fendt Bianco Rosso 515 SG model that has been specially designed for weight distribution. The highlight of the system: The carrier is mounted on the coupling head, where it is needed. Either at the rear of the caravan or on the towbar of the towing vehicle when the caravan is parked at the campsite.
- 15.02.2019The new system offers flexible and stable use for bicycle carriers – Exclusively for special model Fendt Bianco Rosso 515 SG
An innovative highlight for campers is the ‘world first’ from AL-KO Vehicle Technology: AL-KO Carryback, the first extendable ball coupling for caravans. This solution will initially be used exclusively by the manufacturer Fendt-Caravan in the special Fendt Bianco Rosso 515 SG model that has been specially designed for weight distribution. The highlight of the system: The carrier is mounted on the coupling head, where it is needed. Either at the rear of the caravan or on the towbar of the towing vehicle when the caravan is parked at the campsite.
- 07.02.2019
DexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear and chassis assemblies and related components, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire Preston Chassis Industries Pty Ltd. ("PCI") through its wholly-owned Australian subsidiary AL-KO International Pty Ltd. ("AL-KO").
- 07.02.2019
DexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear and chassis assemblies and related components, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire Preston Chassis Industries Pty Ltd. ("PCI") through its wholly-owned Australian subsidiary AL-KO International Pty Ltd. ("AL-KO").
- 06.02.2019
Ongoing focus on expanding the core business of AL-KO Vehicle TechnologyNovi (USA) / Kötz (D) / Brandesburton (UK) – DexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bankside Patterson (“Bankside”) to expand the core business of AL-KO Vehicle Technology. As a quality and innovation leader, AL-KO Vehicle Technology intends to enter into the mobile home chassis market through this acquisition.
- 06.02.2019Ongoing focus on expanding the core business of AL-KO Vehicle Technology
Novi (USA) / Kötz (D) / Brandesburton (UK) – DexKo Global Inc., a global leader in highly engineered trailer running gear, chassis assemblies and related components, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bankside Patterson (“Bankside”) to expand the core business of AL-KO Vehicle Technology. As a quality and innovation leader, AL-KO Vehicle Technology intends to enter into the mobile home chassis market through this acquisition.