Rapid reach trucks go the extra aisle
December 1st 2007

Nissan's reach truck range now extends from 1.4 to 2.5 tonne capacity, with three-stage masts lifting to 10.8 metres and tilting carriages to increase load safety. With, claims Nissan, the fastest acceleration in their class, the range is available in cold store, narrow aisle and three and four directional versions.

Emphasis with the 1.4 to 2.0t UNS and USS (narrow aisle) models is on operator comfort for maximum productivity, so the driver's workplace has been designed especially to reduce unnecessary movement and strain.

Full servo fingertip controls have are employed for pinpoint lifting and stacking accuracy and are operated with a gentle rearward movement.

The mini-steering wheel is also servo assisted and mounted on a 'floating' arm rest to ensure that all hand movements are completely supported.

For the best view of the load at high lift heights, the seat's built-in tilt function responds directly to pressure from the operator to an angle of 15°.

Acceleration of the range is 0- 10km per hour in 2.5 seconds, but all models are completely programmable according to operator competence and the type of load to be transported.

Access through a PIN code system enables a truck to be operated by up to 350 drivers. In addition to presetting the system according to each individual's level of skill, the PIN can also be used to track utilisation, responsibility for damage and to allocate costs according to departmental use.

Energy saving AC technology gives the range a sustained operating cycle, with features such as regenerative braking used to replenish the battery.

Frozen and refrigerated versions of the reach truck are also available.

The versatile UFS four-way reach truck (2.0 and 2.5 tonnes) lifts to nine metres and incorporates a hydraulic fork spreader for different load widths.

For narrow aisle work, the three directional URF (1.25 and 1.5 tonnes) features three-stage masts with Freelift to 5.7 metres. A full range of options includes cold and chill store protection.

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