A six-month test shows that the 45-31CH Hyster is using less fuel than a competitor reach stacker.

A new Hyster reach stacker is using significantly less fuel than its competitor in a container terminal operation in the Benelux region.

The six-month test by an "independent user" shows that the 45-31CH Hyster is using up to 5.7 l (1.3 gal.) less fuel compared to a competitor reach stacker. The Hyster has a Cummins QSL9 (370 hp./ 276 kW) diesel engine that meets the requirements of Tier 4 interim, Stage IIIB emissions regulations.

Hyster Big Trucks global product strategy manager Jan-Willem van den Brand says: "We have told the market that it is possible to achieve up to 20% fuel savings and this data from a busy terminal proves our claims. This is not theoretical; the savings are visible at the pump and in the reduced frequency of refuelling."

Data analysis by Hyster shows the Hyster reach stacker using 18.8 l (5 gal.) per hour, compared with competitor brands which are using 24.5 l (6.5 gal.) of fuel per hour while performing identical work over similar shift patterns. This equates to about 23% in savings.

A representative from the undisclosed terminal says they believe they could save about EUR60,000 (USD76,983) a year if they were to replace all seven reach stackers at the terminal with the new Hyster reach stacker."

Forkliftaction.com News contacted Hyster for the brand names of the competitor reach stackers, but was told that the information was confidential.