The SPE200L Ixion stacker.

BT has extended its range of Ixion stackers, adding the SPE200 and SPE200L models for heavy-duty applications.

The SPE200L is equipped with elevating support arms for work on uneven surfaces and ramps. It can carry two pallets at once, one on the forks and the other on the support arms, a BT statement said.

The two tonne trucks, which have the BT Powerdrive (Forkliftaction.com News #259) and BT patented Powertrak systems, can stack up to 3,950mm. The Powertrak system senses the load on the forks before applying the appropriate drive-wheel pressure to ensure stability and "maximum driving and braking performance".

BT has introduced a new generation Minimover pallet truck that comes in HWE100, HWE100S and LWE130 models. The pallet trucks have a new control handle similar to the handle on BT's heavy-duty pallet trucks and stackers.

Manufactured at the Mjölby plant, in Sweden, the forklifts will be available in all BT's global markets, BT Europe manager of marketing support Michael Utterström said.