Yale pallet trucks with dual lift versatility
June 1st 2010 As part of its ongoing warehouse
equipment development
programme, Yale has introduced the
MP13 light duty and MP20DL dual
lift models to its motorised
pedestrian pallet truck range.
Both of the new pallet trucks
feature an on-board charging system,
which allows them to be plugged
into a standard three-pin socket
outlet for convenient
battery re-charging.
The company explains: "The
MP13 is the perfect entry-level
pedestrian pallet truck for companies
where their application is considered
too intensive for a basic manual
pump truck. With a maximum load
weight of 1,300kg, the MP13 pallet
truck is based on the Yale MP16
motorised pallet truck and is
powered by two 12V 55Ah
automotive-type batteries that
provide up to 1.5 hours of
continuous operation."
Inadvertent use of the truck while
it is charging is prevented as the
pallet truck can not be operated
unless the charging plug has been
relocated back into its housing on
the unit.
Entry level doesn't mean fewer
features on the MP13 as Antirollback,
Regenerative braking,
Combi MOSFET traction control on
motor and hydraulics and skid plates
are all standard features.
The MP20DL with a lift capacity
of up to 2000kg provides users with
the ability to handle loads easily
when loading or unloading pallets at
waist level in light and medium
applications and is particularly useful
in the transport, logistics and
wholesale distribution sectors.
The MP20DL is also ideal for shelf
replenishment and light order
picking applications.With capacities
of up to 2000kg at floor level and
700kg at the raised height the
MP20DL can reduce operator fatigue
and back strain significantly when
compared to standard horizontal
movers.
Both the MP20DL and MP13
share many of quality build
characteristics and components of
the Yale MP16 powered pallet truck.
A strong durable welded steel
construction means the MP range is
highly reliable and built to withstand
punishing daily operation. All major
components are protected in an all
steel housing and are easily accessible
for routine servicing and
maintenance.
For minimum steering effort and
ease of use a low mounted tiller arm
and ergonomic tiller head is
employed. The travel direction
inverter button has been specifically
designed for maximum angle of
contact with the operator's body and
when activated, automatically
reverses the direction of the travel.
Easily accessible controls,
ergonomic shaped comfort grip
handles and integral hand guards
enable operators to lift without
discomfort. A creep speed control
provides excellent manoeuvrability,
shaving precious millimetres off the
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