So we seem destined to stick with the BT fre270's/freflex we've replaced half our sichelschmidt 900's with, due to procurement cost.

There a bunch of manufacturers out here, so I figured I'd play the lazy card and ask here if there is someone who'd know of options to the following specs:

4-way reach/push mast with 1.8-2 meters between tines at max extention
2.5 tons capacity
Electrical
5.8 meter reach height, at minimum (That's a detail that can be researched if i get some base models, at least)

And probably the most cruical point, has to be front facing seated, with exit from the driver position to the side (pointy end of tines being forwards :) )

We've tried such as the Jungheinrich variant, and, although it's drive system is brilliant. you sit sideways, which is unsuited for long goods, and frequent entry and exiting the truck in the aisles, particularly for those of us who are *cough* well built.

Area of operations is Building supplies, anything from regular pallets to Lumber, lengths up to 8 meters, though mostly 5,5ish. and for now, 13m lengths of gluelam, though we're discussing about dropping that from our service.

Indoor's


We got a couple of more sichels that are nearing their end of service, 10 years and failing batteries. So I want some options to my hardheaded boss...