New 5 to 8-tonne trucks: Powerful, comfortable, low-emission

Soon to be presented to the trade for the first time at the CeMAT 2008: the new 5 to 8-tonne diesel and LPG trucks from Linde. They are set to become benchmarks for their class, just as their predecessors were. With spaci......Soon to be presented to the trade for the first time at the CeMAT 2008: the new 5 to 8-tonne diesel and LPG trucks from Linde. They are set to become benchmarks for their class, just as their predecessors were. With spacious and comfortable cabs, a view through the mast that had been increased by around 20 per cent and powerful engines with emission values far below current emission guidelines, the Linde H50 to H80 models have once again set the benchmark in the 5 to 8 tonne load category. This is supported by the many design improvements that they feature, which make this powerhouse even roomier and more comfortable, as well as increasing the view through the mast by nearly 20 per cent. Furthermore, modern, powerful stage 3 compliant engines ensure that the emission values are far below current guidelines. This successful range has been extended to include a lifting capacity of 8 tonnes at a load centre of 1100 mm, which addresses customers demands for trucks to carry ever larger loads. Major service intervals have been extended from 500 to 1000 hours, improving uptime and reducing lifetime costs. With the models H50 to H80, Linde Material Handling has brought the entire 1.4 to 18-tonne engine powered product range right up-to-date with cutting-edge technology. "Our high-power, safe, comfortable and easy-to-service trucks enable us to meet the requirement for optimum performance at low operating costs," said Theodor Maurer, the member of the Management Board with responsibility for sales at Linde Material Handling. "And that really strikes a chord with our customers, because people are increasingly realising that it is not the purchasing costs that are decisive. Instead, it is the overall cost, including personnel, servicing, financing and energy costs, which determines your success." Improvements in detail The operator is one of the decisive success factors when using fork lift trucks. A comfortable, ergonomic working environment that provides protection against strain and fatigue was therefore once again an important requirement for the company in this new development. The operator can access the workplace via three steps at heights of 40, 70 and 105 cm, each clearly visible from above, and access grips are fitted as standard to the overhead guard support and engine cowling. The cab has been widened by 10 cm on each side of the windscreen to extend the viewing angle past the outside edges of the mast by a factor of 3.5. Operators will particularly benefit from the extra comfort and safety when loading and unloading HGVs. The two control levers for lift/lower, tilt and auxiliary hydraulics integrated in the armrest provide greater operating comfort. The Linde Load Controlwhich is a trademark of every Linde counterbalance truck in the 1.4 to 18-tonne categoryenables precise, fingertip control of the mast functions and significantly increases the trucks economic efficiency. The new design includes features such as a full suspension comfort seat, adjustable steering wheel, large foot well, twin accelerator pedals, head-up instrument display, a control panel within easy reach, interior lighting and storage space, as well as other modular options such as heating, air conditioning and a radio... More information...