we have veraciators running over 10,000 hours and running fine....fuel trim issues with yours maybe? or a plugged radiator getting to hot from time to time? currently running over 125 units full time 3 shifts...the only time a engine has been changed when a coolant leak happened and the operator baked it,,,c and d serial#s...yes the mini lever modules needed some repair but it was covered by warranty...and the mlms are holding up well....no steer axle troubles and no mast peening with overweight loads...yes way too many bells and whistles on a lift nowadays but it's all about ergonomics and driver comfort...Crowns major push every time a new model was created since the old sc/rc trucks of the 80's..the rc 3000 arm rest cushions,the rr 5000, driver antifatigue handle...and a big back cushion also a flip down seat with the big compartment unit and the sc 4000 series all ergonomic handles and 1200.00 suspension seat....crown was all about driver comfort as well........ergonomics is the #1 selling point since the mid/late 90's with everyone....anyways,the crown will see severe duty and lets see in 10,000 hours what it looks like..

Veraciators and fortis trucks run 7500 to 8000 hrs here and then promptly beat the seats out of the heads.In my opinion it has way to much extra junk on it.Why would you run your tale lamps through the vcm?They killed me on fingertip controls,but I think they got that fixed.A forklift needs to go up down back and forward.It dont need half the junk they bolt on them now.11 years ago everyone wanted the fastest forklift now all want them slowed down.Crown always had a great electric truck with great manuals compared to anyone else.If its like that Ill say its going to do well.But I hope they all keep breaking so I can keep eating.

Well guys I finally got a good look at the Crown C-5 that has the "On Demand Cooling" that they refer to. It's a hydraulic operated cooling fan mounted on the opposite side of the radiator from conventional systems. Every time the vehicle starts, it reverses and blows debris caught in the radiator due to the heavy suction from underneath the truck. I saw it used in a VERY dirty application, and the customer usually has to blow out their trucks at the start of every shift. The C-5 went for a week, and when the inspection screen was removed, there was absolutely no dirt in the radiator. -->And yes, it's American. Just like all Crown's it's made down in New Bremen, OH

I really liked working for crown...and i enjoyed working on their equipment...but as long as i'm a tech... i'll look at anything for design pluses or minuses you can guarantee the competetion does it every day...but still the crown looks like it will work nicely i want to see ot at 5 yrs and 21,000 hours like the hyster fortis and the yale veraciator but study the cost of ownership.....i bet the naaco product will be cheaper to maintain. how about longevity on the deere engine? we have veraciators that are over 10,000 on the original power train....lets see in 5 years......

Its so funny to see all these opinions and it is completley obvious that not many of them are unbiased! We all can see who works for Linde, Toyoya, Crown Yale etc etc.....the fact is the Crown does have many advancements over current lift truck designs and it will fit a specific client. By the way.....what is the service intervals on the Linde transmission and how much would it cost to replace one??

The C5 is a great truck...love it!!! lol :)

alta lansing used to work for crown plymouth.......

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havent seen it,just hopes its not made from someone else, like china. keep it American!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Michael B----do you have an E-mail Address I can contact you at?

How much more or less does this thing cost?

I watched the vid and it seemed to be an electric reversible......I belive griffman and i used to work together and if he is were he still was in 2002 he's right a good man......from someone who used to work for crown in mid michigan........

I'm not sure about the reversible drive fan option. I've only seen the standard package truck, and that had the basic direct belt drive fan. When I come across a truck with the full options package in person, I'll be sure to let you know.

I didn't think a hydraulic powered fan was a linde invention, I would have bet they were around before linde used them...

I think the fan is Hydraulic. They copied the Linde design.

Or can Kevin back up the 8k to 10k _more_ than any other truck statement, yet?
I could not tell if fan is hydraulic or electric driven, does anyone know?

Grant says.."the Crown C5 is less expensive than any other IC truck on the market".

Can you back that up?

Kevin you obviously struggle with basic math, the Crown C5 is less expensive than any other IC truck on the market.

I don't know where you get this $8-$10,000 difference.

Keep up the good work!