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- 27 Mar 2008 ( #353 )
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Hyster introduces new series forklifts
FLEET, United Kingdom

Hyster Europe has introduced the H8.00-16.00XM-6 Series and H36.00-48.00XM(S)-12 Series forklifts.

The H8.00-16.00XM-6 Series that replaces an old series introduced in 2001 consists of 14 models with lifting capacities ranging from 8 to 16 tonnes. The new series features a larger 6.7 litre Cummins QSB6.7 diesel engine that conforms to the EC Tier 3 emissions regulations.

The H36.00-48.00XM(S)-12 Series replaces the H36.00-H48.00E series introduced in 1997. The 36 to 48 tonne series consists of seven models that have a 10.8 litre Cummins QSM11 turbo diesel engine which also conforms to EC emissions standards.

Both forklift series are manufactured at Nijmegen, the Netherlands and are available globally.

Jungheinrich's new 4-series
HAMBURG, Germany

Jungheinrich has introduced its new hydrostatic internal combustion 4-series forklift in the UK.

Available with hydrostatic drive, the new series can lift loads up to 3,500kg (7,716lbs) and heights up to 7.5 metres (24.6 feet), and is available in diesel and LPG versions.

Jungheinrich boasts that the Volkswagen-supplied engines offer low noise levels and emissions, together with low fuel consumption.

New heavy duty mast for Yale MR16-20 Series reach truck gives 12 metres pick height.
New heavy duty mast for Yale MR16-20 Series reach truck gives 12 metres pick height.
Yale mast reaches new heights
FLEET, United Kingdom

Yale Europe has introduced a new heavy duty mast for the MR 16-20 reach truck.

Yale Europe's Paul Garrigan says the new-design mast meets market demand to lift full pallets above 12 metres (39.4 feet) safely and with minimum mast twist and sway.

With the new mast, Yale reach truck users can store and retrieve full pallets up to 13 metres with high residual lift capacity. The Yale HD mast has a capacity of 1,100kg (2,425lbs) at 600mm (1.97 foot) load centre at 10 metre (32.8 foot) lift height.
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