New range of Cat lift trucks
October 1st 2006 Briggs Equipment, recent purchaser of Finning Materials Handling, has launched the new NR-N range of Cat lift trucks.
This latest fleet of reach trucks, ranging from a 1400kg to a 2500kg model, is the direct result of two and a half years' R&D and continuous dialogue with reach truck operators.
The new range has a new poweRamic mast design which gives drivers increased visibility as well as improving the truck's load capacity retention, even at full operating height. The mast's channel section has the hydraulic cylinder and roller section as part of the same extrusion, giving greater compactness with increased strength. Its design is such that it does not impair the driver's field of vision, so reducing the chances of having an accident dramatically.
"Health and safety is paramount in the design of any new Cat Lift Truck. The revolutionary design of the NR-N reach truck reduces that risk, as well as increasing the durability and overall strength of the machine," says Trevor Clifton, technical service manager at Briggs.
As a result of the new compact mast design, drivers have a more spacious and comfortable cabin without sacrificing the width or the tight turning radius of the truck.
The new truck also uses an advanced AC hydraulic motor rather than a more traditional DC motor. The result is improved performance in terms of lifting speed, quicker shift cycles and easier maintenance. More articles from Briggs Equipment UK Ltd: | 
