Hyster announces new developments for its reach stacker range.

Hyster Europe has introduced new features for its reach stacker range including a six-high stacking option for higher density container stacking.

"For the first time, Hyster reach stackers can stack eight-foot-six-inch high containers six-high, in the first container row only," says Antoon Cooijmans, Hyster Eurioe's big trucks product manager.

The six-high stacking option is now available on the RS45-31CH, RS46-36CH and RS46-41LCH models. "We have achieved this by fitting a longer inner boom," Cooijmans explains.

New standard features for all reach stacker models include a powered sliding cab for better visibility, and a container weight display to enable the driver to anticipate the truck's handling capabilities before limits are reached.

A 10km/h driving speed limitation has also been introduced to Hyster's intermodal container handlers when handling a trailer by the "bottom-lift" legs. This is due to the new worldwide ISO 3691-1 norm that stipulates "all container handlers delivered as of 1 January 2010, that are equipped with a spreader without an activated locking device, must have a travel speed limitation of 10km/hr when carrying a container".

The powered damping cylinder's function, which enables drivers to tilt the spreader forward and backward over +/- 5 degrees, is now optional on Hyster's CH models. Other new options for improved operator comfort and efficiency are available for the Hyster Big Trucks range.