The new ECH series from Hoist

Manufacturer of heavy-lifting products Hoist Liftruck unveiled its new empty container handler (ECH) that features a modular chassis and inverted mast design at ProMat 2009.

West Coast depot service provider Fast Lane Transportation ordered two of Hoist's new ECH series to in November last year (Forkliftaction.com News #388).

The ECH series can handle up to 8 x 8.6 foot or 7 x 9.6 foot high single ISO containers and up to two 6 x 8.6 foot or two 5 x 9.6 foot high double ISO containers.

The series has fast lifting speeds, wide over-drive tyres and a large reserve capacity.

The modular chassis design makes the handler easy to assemble and means freight costs are reduced. The ECH series has an inverted mast design with a rigid inner mast and telescoping outer section for reduced torsional stresses and increased durability and visibility.

The cab is elevated and features an angled overhead window for excellent visibility at all load elevations.

The spreader is designed to handle 20‐, 40‐ and 53‐foot containers.

Hoist is offering customers a special introductory price and reduced freight costs on ECH orders.

Hoist Liftruck is in the process of developing its loaded container handler (LCH Series) to complement its ECH Series, which is scheduled to be released in the second quarter of 2009.