The RX70 forklift.

Still GmbH has introduced what it claims is the most economical forklift in its class and the world's only hybrid forklift.

The RX70, sold in Still's global markets, is available in 2.2, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 tonne load capacities. Manufactured in Hamburg, the RX70 was the world's only forklift with hybrid technology, a Still spokesperson said.

Still claims the forklift, which took two years to develop, consumes 2.5 litres of fuel an hour and is thus the most economical forklift in its class. The forklift is built at the Hamburg-Billbrook facility.

The German forklift manufacturer also has added the RX60 to its electric forklift family. Manufactured in Hamburg and available worldwide, the RX60 has "low noise volume, fast battery change, optimised views and cabin layout, AC technology for travel and pump motors, reduced power consumption and increased performance", the spokesperson said.