New Gen C from Konecranes

Konecranes unveiled the Generation C series of lift trucks to its South East Asian/Pacific customers during a recent customer event in Laem Chabang, Thailand.

The new C-series spans the entire Konecranes product range of lift trucks (i.e. 10-65 T forklifts, container lift trucks and the full range of reachstackers). The range was first introduced to Europe and North America at CeMAT Hannover 2014, and since then has enjoyed enthusiastic uptake in excess of several hundred units.

The Generation C lift trucks are already hard and reliably at work in the European and North American fleets and include a completely new driver's cabin with features to enhance safety, comfort and productivity.

The C series also boasts increased reachstacker lifting performance, an enhanced remote monitoring system and improved engine performance.

The C series is equipped with common platform diesel engines that meet emission legislation levels EU Stage II/EPA Tier 2, EU Stage IIIA/EPA Tier 3, or EU Stage IV/EPA Tier 4f. These new engines are, in general, several decibels quieter and can save up to 6% in fuel consumption over previous ones. Most engines can be supplied with a start/stop function to further reduce fuel consumption, typically between 5-15%, and to extend the engine service life.