 A HERC Series forklift |
Omega Lift Manufacturing Inc has won a contract to supply the Canadian Department of National Defence with four all-terrain 50,000lb HERC Series forklifts.
Two HERC forklifts will be delivered in early 2008. Another two will be delivered later in 2008, coinciding with Boeing's delivery of four C-17 Globemaster II transport planes.
The Department of National Defence has ordered the planes to boost Canada's international presence, provide rapid strategic troop deployment and cargo transportation of combat and support equipment, says Omega Lift.
HERCs are rugged machines specifically built for unique military applications with lift capacities at 50,000lb (22,679.6kg) at 48-inch (1.2m) load centres, 10-inch (0.25m) side shift capabilities and a maximum lift height of 24 feet (7.3m). The forklifts have three-speed DANA T32000 powershift transmissions and Perkins 1106D-E66TA engines.
Omega Lift has not disclosed the value of the contract.