Green duty emphasised
February 1st 2010 Mitsubishi has launched the Grendia 1.5 to 5.5 tonne IC engine counterbalance
range, which it has dubbed 'the green diamond'
When Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks asks its customers for
feedback, the word 'reliability' comes up time after
time. The firms adds: "Generations of forklift users
have remained faithful to Mitsubishi. Each product has built on
the reputation for reliability of its predecessors – a reputation
reinforced by today's unbeatable Mitsubishi 5 year warranty
package. So the announcement of a new Mitsubishi line-up in the
key 1.5 to 5.5 tonne IC engine counterbalance sector is sure to stir
a lot of interest."
Introduced this month, the truck comes with a new design,
new specifications and a new family name: Grendia.
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks general manager Mike Jones
explains: "The name means green diamond. Green symbolises our
commitment to protecting the environment, while diamonds
signify the high quality, reliability and sound investment delivered
by this family of trucks.
"It's a truck you can trust absolutely. Grendia offers forklift
users a choice of rigorously tested diesel and LPG engines that
promise non-stop productivity," says Jones.
"Operators will enjoy the fully floating powertrain with twospeed
forward and one-speed reverse transmission, which delivers
impressive power and gradeability with minimum noise and
vibration.
"In fact, the new Grendia series takes into account every
operator need," adds Jones.
ErgoCentric approach to design
By taking a 'ErgoCentric' approach to forklift truck design,
Mitsubishi designers have achieved results including: easy on-off
access, comfortable seats, user-friendly controls, a practical layout,
clear all-round visibility, smooth operation and a pleasant
working environment.
Customers can choose from 14 Grendia ES models between 1.5
and 3.5 tonnes (replacing the previous FD/FG15-35N or 'N
series') and 10 Grendia EX models between 4.0 and 5.5 tonnes
(replacing and extending the previous FD/FG40-50K series).
As before, many advanced features are specified as standard.
The latest Mitsubishi developments in instrumentation,
diagnostics, operator identification and electronic failsafe
equipment (Integrated Presence System on Grendia ES and IPS2
on Grendia EX ) are all within the basic price of the truck.
For more specialised applications and customisations,
hundreds of options are possible. They include the new ProCab
fully floating, tiltable, luxury cabin and the new VersaCab range of
versatile panel cabins.
Another new option, exclusive to Grendia EX models, is
FlexControl intelligent truck protection. Developed for highintensity
applications, it allows the operator to achieve dynamic
performance – effortlessly, safely and with minimum wear of
transmission components and tyres.
"When you look at the overall costs, Grendia makes great
economic sense," says Jones. "Grendia takes reliability and
performance to even greater heights: setting standards that other
manufacturers can only hope to follow.
"For a start, these trucks are built to last. Everything from the
frame, body and mast to the smallest bearing is designed to resist
damage. Throughout the truck,Mitsubishi designers have looked
for ways to avoid wear and lower the cost of maintaining systems.
The use of maintenance-free gears instead of belts in the
powertrain is one of many successful developments in that
search."
RapidAccess features throughout the truck speed up daily
checks and servicing – again helping to save costs and avoid loss
of productivity. And to further minimise operating costs in the
short-term and protect against nasty surprises in the long-term,
Mitsubishi offers five years' protection of every major component
– eliminating unplanned bills and guaranteeing complete peace of
mind.
Jones concludes: "By reducing component replacement,
maximising fuel efficiency and minimising emissions, Grendia
benefits the planet as well as the operator and the employer. This
makes Grendia truly a 'green
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