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Hi all,

Just got 2 155's in our fleet one week ago, I drive part of the time at my job.

Of the two new machines, one has yet to go to work. Seems after it was delivered, the sealed alternator was not charging, Hyster tech is trying to R/R alternator (stripped bolt) and get it into service.

Regarding the working unit:

1) Finger controls (vs actual hydro levers) have a learning curve, but the more I run the more I like them. Ability to raise / tilt / sideshift all at the same time.

2) Duramatch trans - really appreciate the auto shifting. Amazed by the deceleration. Lifting off the throttle results in predictable smooth, controlled decel all the way to complete halt of the truck without touching brakes.

3) Inch / brake pedals, once properly adjusted, work great. In our application, I have to unload a flat bed while facing downhill, can make the pick and reverse without rolling forward at all. Our prior Hysters did not allow this.

4) Swing out lpg tank - the fact that one must swing the tank to access the filler.... cumbersome.

5) Comfort / ergonomics, seat, column, control adjustability are unreal. I'd rather drive this machine than any thing I've ever operated, on road or off.

6) Visibility - about 90% of our picks are from scales / tables that are about 30" from the floor. Fork tip visibility on our new Fortis 155 at this height... is near impossible.

Anyway, here are some first impressions and I hope to learn how to work efficiently with the new Fortis...

(operator overheard just today, making a 30" pick)

"Hey.... anyone... can you see my forks? I can't!"

Otherwise, I love it
  • Posted 14 Dec 2007 18:07
  • By chad_s
  • joined 14 Dec'07 - 1 message
  • Washington DC, United States

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