Electric Lift Trucks

Whether they are electric or fueled by gasoline, materials-handling trucks stress improvements in efficiency. Promising lower emissions or longer operation times, these products can help dealers become "greener," or just get more bang for their buck.

Electric Lift Trucks
By Victoria Markovitz
Whether they are electric or fueled by gasoline, materials-handling trucks stress improvements in efficiency. Promising lower emissions or longer operation times, these products can help dealers become "greener," or just get more bang for their buck.
Platinum II Series lift trucks from Nissan Forklift feature reduced exhaust emissions that meet 2007 EPA and 2010 California Resource Board requirements. The QD32 diesel engine also meets 2008 EPA standards. Trucks feature controls for gasoline, LPG, and dual-fuel use that monitor engines to meet the demand of each application. 815.568.0061. www.nissanforklift.com .
Hyster's AC-powered electric lift trucks have drive motors that extend battery life, and shift features that enhance runtime, the maker says. Improved traction and steering reduce energy consumption. The trucks also lack wearable parts, such as brushes, so there is less downtime, the manufacturer says. 800.497.8371. www.hysteramericas.com .
ES3000 – ES5500 series electric, counterbalanced lift trucks from Cat Lift Trucks handle capacities from 3,000 to 5,500 pounds. AC drive and hydraulic control bring better travel and speeds, improving cycle times, the maker says. The trucks also feature operator-friendly design, such as hip padding, 500-hour service intervals, and display-based diagnostics. 800.228.5438. www.cat-lift.com .
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