Lift trucks with the X factor
August 1st 2007 Henry Diaper has been
using Linde trucks for 15
years, the latest addition
to its fleet are five of
Linde's X range reach
trucks. These feature an
ultra-visibility mast, an
operator's compartment
with reportedly double
the space of a
conventional reach truck,
and low-slung battery
which lowers the truck's
centre of gravity in order
to produce enhanced
stability during operation.
Stacking to 6.5m, the
trucks handle pallets with
a range of different loads
from wine and spirits to
precious metals and
hazardous chemicals. The
operation moves over
1,500 pallets a day across
two sites and operates a
14 hour shift.
"Our operators have
noticed a significant
increase in visibility and a
reduction in aisle space
because of the
manoeuvrability of the
truck. In addition, the long
life battery has increased
productivity, giving us the
flexibility to operate a 24
hour shift from a single
battery charge," says Steve
Gaugler, depot manager
of Henry Diaper.
The trucks have been
acquired through a
contract hire agreement
which allows Diaper more
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