The Cat EP15PNT working in the harsh fishing industry

Water and grime pose little problem for the new EP-PN range of electric counterbalanced lift trucks unveiled recently, which are both dirt and splash-proof and can also be galvanized for applications where corrosion would otherwise be a major problem.

The electric lift truck is a formidable working machine. But one area of potential weakness has traditionally been its resistance to water and dirt, which can clog up vulnerable components like motors and brakes, interfere with electrics and help corrode the very body of the truck.

These problems have now been very thoroughly addressed, however, with the launch of the new Cat^® EP13-20(C)PN(T) range of electric forklifts.

Available in lift capacities of 1.3, 1.5 tonnes (three-wheel versions) and 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 tonnes (three and four-wheel), the EP-PN(T) trucks all come as standard with IPx4 splash resistance and IP54 sealed traction and hydraulic motors. The wet disc brakes are a particularly useful feature of the new range. They are totally sealed resisting any ingress of water or dirt and, being maintenance-free, also contribute to the EP-PN(T)'s greatly extended service intervals of 1000 hours, helping to reduce total cost of ownership. These features make the new trucks highly resistant to harsh working environments and allow them to be thoroughly washed down, ensuring maximum uptime, maximum lifespan and maximum productivity.

The Cat EP15PNT has leading residual capacities

As it that were not enough, however, the frame and mast on this new range can also be galvanized, making it one of the most corrosion-resistant trucks around.

Such features make the new trucks particularly well suited to applications in the food sector, especially fish processing applications where salt water is a major hazard. They are also suited for other sectors where the environment is unusually harsh, such as at ports and in the chemicals industry.

Energy Saving and Silent

The Cat EP15PNT is perfect for working in confined spaces

Apart from all the water and dirt resistance, the new EP-PN(T) range is a fantastically specified truck for the operator: smooth electronic power steering, Presence Detection System (PDS+) that includes a 'ramp hold' function and electronic parking brake, and also configurable performance settings, automatic speed reduction on corners and an easily accessed, comfortable cabin with more floor space for drivers. This new 48V range also boasts a 12% reduction in typical energy consumption compared to older models and reduced noise levels, which at just 66dB(A) (three-wheel models) and 67dB(A) (four-wheel models) at the driver's ear are among the quietest available anywhere. Long-lasting LED worklights have been fitted as standard and the trucks can take either DIN or British Standard batteries, the latter providing enough additional capacity over DIN equivalents for around two hours' extra work in an average application.

We have a modern truck with very good features that is very well suited to the type of challenges you see in hash applications.

For further information regarding this product range, please visit www.catliftpower.com

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