The power of 4
April 1st 2008 The new hydrostatic IC
engine powered 4 series has
been launched in the UK by
forklift manufacturer
Jungheinrich. Available in
diesel and LPG versions, with
a hydrostatic drive to
complement the existing
torque converter range, the
new series 4 can lift loads of
3500kg up to
heights of 7.5m.
Hydrostatic
trucks are
particularly
suitable for
intensive
materials
handling
operations,
involving
'shuttling' – such as lorry
loading and unloading in a
warehouse environment.
They have fast, direct
acceleration, giving smooth
changes of direction with
wear free mechanics.
Jungheinrich says even in
wet weather outside
operations, changing travel
direction will not cause
wheel spin, and as a result
tyre wear costs are reduced.
The truck has a very low
centre of gravity and high
dynamic stability. The
company believes it offers
'exceptional stability' while
cornering, due to a short
chassis, the specially
designed counterweight and
a high-pivot mounted steer
axle. Complex electronic
components are not
necessary for the truck to
take corners, reducing
service and maintenance
costs.
Volkswagon supplies the
truck engines, designed to
have low fuel consumption,
and low noise and emissions
levels. Free demonstration
trucks are available. More articles from Chemstore Engineering: | 
