Options are enhanced
June 1st 2010 Hyster Europe has announced a
series of new options on its empty
container handling products
including lay-back mast options.
Hyster's Empty Container Handlers
have seen several new developments
in 2010 in addition to the well
reported XTL axle that reduces tyre
wear and costs. The new 'lay-back'
mast options on the H16.00-
22.00XM-12EC, enables the truck to
pass easily underneath overhead
obstacles, which are commonly found
in port and terminal environments,
such as bridges or pipelines, where
previously the mast would have to be
dismounted. This model provides up
to 8 high stacking capability with
class leading lift speeds and a rear
mounted cab for excellent visibility.
On the 'hooks and side-clamps'
EC spreader option, Hyster has also
further improved visibility by repositioning
the vertical end pillars
and the work lights, useful when the
spreader is in the 20' retracted
position.
There is also a new ISO /
European Union ruling that affects
empty container handlers, unless
they are equipped with twistlocks.
This means empty container handler
versions with hooks and side-clamps
will have a conditional travel speed
limitation of 10 km/h, if the sideclamps
are not moved into the
'closed' position by the operator.
Four versions of 'hooks and sideclamps'
are available which means
there is now a total of nine empty
container engagement systems on
Hyster's H16.00-22.00XM-12EC. The
'suspended hooks' EC spreader
version is no longer available.
There are new options available
across the entire Hyster Big Trucks
range, which focus on maximising
driver comfort and efficient
operation, including an operator
presence feature, where the engine is
shut down when the seat is not
occupied, to help reduce fuel
consumption, a preset travel-speed
reduction function, a 'DeLuxe' airsuspension
seat with heating option,
high output air-conditioning and
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