The Hyster range of 25-32 tonne heavy duty forklift trucks and dedicated container handlers is now available featuring the new Tier 4i/Stage IIIB low emission engines, offering fuel savings of up to 15 per cent.
“The 25-32 tonne range, first launched in 2010, is comprised of nine models, three of which are ultra compact,” explains Antoon Cooijmans, Big Trucks product manager for Hyster Europe. “They are all intelligently designed to offer a blend of high productivity, reliable proven components, fuel efficiency and outstanding driver comfort for intense use in ports or heavy industry.”
The range of nine models includes four conventional forklift models with between 25,000kg and 32,000kg lifting capacity at 1,200mm load centre. Three new ultra-compact models are built for operations where space is limited, with wheelbases of between 3.655m and 3.935m, and there are two container handlers which have a dedicated carriage for the container spreader. All models have been re-launched featuring Tier 4i/stage IIIB compliant engines which are expected to deliver lower overall exhaust emissions and fuel savings of up to 15 per cent.
The robust powertrain ensures increased dependability for long periods of peak power operation with protection for the engine and the three-speed transmission.
In addition to the Cummins engine technologies, Hyster has introduced new performance optimisation developments, such as cooling on demand, RPM management and alternate engine idle speed, to help further reduce the total fuel consumption.
“The range is packed with features to reduce energy consumption and save fuel and helps drivers maintain comfort and concentration,” adds Cooijmans.
