Hyster has added new LPG engines

Hyster has introduced new engines on several LPG forklift models in Europe. The new Power Solutions International (PSI) engines are more powerful and fuel efficient, helping to increase productivity and further reduce the total cost of ownership.

The new PSI LPG engines have been introduced following stringent testing by Hyster in several challenging applications. The engines are reported to deliver increased performance with lower fuel consumption on intensive drive cycles, compared with previous models.

"Several Hyster models now lift full capacity faster than any other brand in their class," says Robbert Wijnandts, counterbalance product manager EMEA at Hyster Europe. "They provide excellent power and strength for general logistics operations through to tough manufacturing applications."

The purpose-built LPG industrial engines were first introduced on the Hyster S2.0-3.5FT space-saving series in January 2015, with great success. The premium H2.0-3.5FT together with the new H2.0-3.0XT trucks will now leave the factory in Northern Ireland with the 2.4L PSI engine. The smaller H1.6-2.0FTS models will now feature the 2.0L PSI engine.

In addition to the increase in performance, the new engines have reduced noise levels and a choice of operating modes. ECO-eLo mode offers maximum fuel efficiency and lower noise output, while the HiP (High Performance) mode drives productivity by up to 8%, the company claims.