Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe has added four new models with capacities up to 16 tonnes to its heavy forklift range.

Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) has introduced four new models to its forklift range.

The diesel forklifts, with load capacities of 11, 13, 14 and 16 tonnes, expand HHIE's range that previously had a maximum capacity of eight tonnes.

HHIE is targeting a new customer base that includes the steel, natural stone and concrete industries, and the transport of heavy goods for the port and railway sectors with its latest forklifts.

The forklift's six-cylinder Cummins diesel engine, the QSB6.7 with 119kw (162hp), meets Tier 3 emission standards and gives the forklift a 35km/h (22mi/h) maximum speed.

According to HHIE, the engine produces good acceleration and a high climbing ability on rough terrain and slopes. The driver can select one of two driving modes. In the "STP" mode, the forklifts save fuel during light work, while in the "Power" mode, full power enables heavy loads or work on difficult terrain. The driver can also maintain a selected speed by pressing a switch, another function that saves fuel.

The first two 160D-7 machines have already been sold in Belgium and England.