Raymond's 8000 series pallet truck.

Raymond Corporation has introduced the 8000 series pallet trucks, claiming the range's durability is unmatched in the industry.

Warren Brower, Raymond marketing director, said the pallet trucks manufactured and assembled at Raymond's facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, were built to handle tough environments.

"We packed the 8000 series with extra steel in the platform, thick steel pull rods, pins, castings, forks and skid bars, and a reinforced battery box," Brower said.

The pallet trucks use Raymond's ACR system, which Raymond says minimises downtime and reduces ownership costs because it has fewer parts than DC systems. The ACR system features a low-maintenance motor to deliver and maintain a "high level" of performance as the forklift gets fully loaded and as the battery discharges.

Ergonomic features include a control handle and grab rail angled to fit the position of the hand and tactile, intuitive controls like thumb wheels. A cushioned platform with 525 square inches of foot space and convenient leaning points provides operator comfort.

The four models in the 8000 series are:

• Model 8300 walkie - 6,000lb (2,721kg) single pallet capacity, 3.9mph unloaded and loaded travel speed.
• Model 8400 end rider and Model 8500 center rider - 6,000lb (2,721kg) and 8,000lb (3,629kg) capacities, single/double/triple-pallet configurations, 9mph unloaded and 6.2mph loaded travel speed.
• Model 8600 tow tractor - 10,000lb (4,536kg) towing capacity, 9mph unloaded travel speed.

The 8000 series is a whole new lineup of pallet trucks. The Raymond models 111XD, 112XD, 113XD and 114XD have been replaced by the 8000 series pallet trucks with the ACR System.