Powerful, Comfortable and Low-Emissions: Linde Material Handling Announces New 5 to 8 Tonne Diesel and LPG Trucks

London, United Kingdom, March 05, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The new 5 to 8-tonne diesel and LPG trucks from Linde are about to unveiled for the first time at the upcoming CeMAT 2008. As with the previous line, these innovative trucks are set to become leaders in their class. A series of significant design improvements, which increases the view through the mast by nearly 20 percent, distinguishes this powerhouse series by making them even roomier and more comfortable. In addition, the modern and very 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. This effectively addresses customers' demands for trucks that can carry ever larger loads. Major service intervals have been extended from 500 to 1000 hours, thereby 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.

With this series, operators can access the workplace via three steps at heights of 40, 70 and 105 cm. Each step is clearly visible from above, and access grips are standard fittings on the overhead guard support and engine cowling. The cab has been widened by 10 cm on each side of the windscreen in order 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.

For greater operating comfort, the two control levers for lift/lower, tilt and auxiliary hydraulics have been integrated into the armrest. The Linde Load Control—which is a trademark of every Linde counterbalance truck in the 1.4 to 18-tonne category—enables precise, fingertip control of the mast functions and significantly increases the truck's 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. Other popular modular options include heating, air conditioning and a radio.

The new models will mainly be used in the building materials industry, the retail sector, the beverage industry, the iron and metal-processing industry and the paper and printing industry. Loading and unloading bulky loads to heights up to 8.5 metres is all part of daily business in these industries. Clear views, high residual capacities and low mast deflection are imperative if loads are to be handled quickly and safely. Linde Material Handling has further improved the mast design to achieve these objectives.

Because the operator is one of the decisive success factors when using fork lift trucks, a substantially more comfortable and ergonomic working environment within the trucks provides protection against strain and fatigue. These ergonomic developments and innovative features were, as always, an immensely important requirement for Linde Material Handling in designing this new series.

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