Forklift manufacturer Hyster has released three new models, which the company says feature improved design and performance.
The new counterbalanced sit-down rider models of the cushion-tyre S25-40XMS series have compact 2500-4000-pound (1125-1800kg) capacities.
The truck has a liquid-propane-gas engine and an isolated operator compartment.
Tapered roller bearings and heavy-duty integral sideshifts help provide load stability and maximum lifting capacities at all heights.
The evolution of the R30XMS2 order picker has led to a design with fewer parts.
Using a cantilevered overhead guard with a Vista mast, the forklift can select multiple cases or a single item on low-to-medium-height shelves up to 20 feet (6 metres).
A Control Area Network (CANbus) electrical system reduces wiring and boosts reliability.
Hyster's new H170-360HD series of heavy-duty pneumatic forklifts is available in nine power categories, ranging from 17,000-36,000 pounds (7650-16,200kg).
A ComforCab II operator compartment, which reduces shock and vibration, is optional, and a side-tilting version permits simple access to major components for maintenance.
For load control, Hyster offers new electro-proportional hydraulics with level controls or an optional joystick.
The series is available with a Perkins 1106.60 or Cummins 6 BT 5.9 turbocharged diesel engine.
Greenville-based Hyster produces more than 130 forklift models and is a division of Nacco Materials Handling Group Inc.