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Linde X-range

Heard of a company that ordered the new Linde R 17 X last summer, with delivery early Dec. Since then delivery has been postponed twice and still no machine. Does anyone know why? Rumour has it they have started to call back machines and stopped all market activities. True?
  • Posted 13 Feb 2006 23:21
  • By beol
  • joined 13 Feb'06 - 1 message
  • östergörland, Sweden
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A mate of mine recently trialed one in his warehouse. He found it to be difficult to control in a straight line. Possibly due to its really short wheelbase. Also he had real issues with the H&S risk assessment of removing the battery beneath the raised fork carriage. Linde offered a pin to hold the carriage up which didn't inspire his operators. One other thing was the reflection of warehouse lighting on the between the mast screen which seemed to act like a concave mirror. One last plus point to be fair - the design and lifting capacity is excellent.
  • Posted 10 Mar 2006 03:48
  • Modified 10 Mar 2006 03:57 by poster
  • By jon_b
  • joined 10 Mar'06 - 17 messages
  • Cheshire, United Kingdom
Linde is not on sales. Linde is trying to buy BOC in cash, aprox. 7.6 billion sterling. To do so, it is speculated that Linde would divest forklift business.

Design concept of Reach X is superb, real origination. I am very sorry if it sufferred any technical or production deficiency.
  • Posted 14 Feb 2006 16:37
  • By tateo_i
  • joined 13 Feb'06 - 16 messages
  • Tokyo, Japan
used to be a key
There are a couple of articles on Linde in our last two newsletters 2nd and 9th February. Cheers
  • Posted 14 Feb 2006 12:34
  • Modified 14 Feb 2006 12:34 by poster
  • By rodger_l
  • joined 15 Jun'04 - 18 messages
  • Queensland, Australia
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I think that Linde is up for sale, yes....the whole company!!!
  • Posted 14 Feb 2006 10:48
  • By leobert_b
  • joined 9 Feb'05 - 23 messages
  • Makati, Philippines
Never Say Die! in every sale, life is at stake

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