Mitsubishi UK unveils new electric counterbalance forklifts

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- 1 Feb 2024 ( #1164 ) - Thame, United Kingdom
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Mitsubishi has dubbed the new models "the green giants"
Mitsubishi has dubbed the new models "the green giants"

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched new heavy duty electric counterbalance forklifts with capacities ranging from 1.4 T to 12 T.

The FB60-120N(H) electric counter­balance series are the largest electric models in the Mitsubishi range, available in 6 T to 12 T.

A low overhead guard option is available on all models, allowing the truck to be used in container applications for greater fleet flexibility. Single-tyre models are also available for a narrower profile.

The H models feature four-wheel steering (4WS) which improves manoeuvrability, even in narrow spaces. 

The load sensing hydraulic system ensures load handling functions react similarly to different weights. A high-lift traction control system ensures steadier and more controllable chassis movements in lifts above 2.5 m.

Other key features include passive sway control, a comfortable rubber-mounted cabin and a low noise lift of 65 dBA, which is the lowest in its class.

The new models have two 48 V batteries accessible without the need for doors, making battery exchange quicker and simpler. Each battery can be easily moved with a counterbalance forklift or pallet truck.

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