Palfinger is bringing the primary middle-seat truck-mounted forklift of its FL vary to the market. The OEM says the brand new FLM 25 prioritises operator consolation and is now accessible in EMEA – together with a completely electrical model.
“Consolation isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s important for protected and environment friendly dealing with. With its distinctive middle-seat idea, the FLM 25 straight addresses a key buyer want: supporting operator peace of thoughts whereas making certain most security on website,” says Gerhard Auer, product line chief particular lifting options at Palfinger.
The central and elevated seating place at a peak of 1.44 metres supplies operators with a 360° view and wonderful management. Externally routed hydraulic strains on the mast allow a transparent line of sight via the mast. Complete climate safety is ensured by a large roof and the spacious cabin presents unmatched consolation and a big uncluttered footwell space. Each management is thoughtfully organized for intuitive operation, maximising effectivity and minimising operator fatigue.
The FLM 25 delivers full lifting capability of two,500kg whereas sustaining a low lifeless weight below 2,000kg. This leads to a best-in-class payload-to-weight ratio and enhanced stability on the job.
Due to its optimised design, the FLM 25 delivers spectacular efficiency not solely on tough terrain and steep slopes, but in addition on slim roads and in restricted areas. A 180° steering angle supplies distinctive agility in tight areas, enabling deliveries even via confined paths or driveways. Telescopic forks additional improve flexibility by permitting items to be unloaded from the second row of a truck.
The 4-way steering mode facilitates the manoeuvring of lengthy masses even when house is proscribed. The FLM 25 additionally presents a handy floor management operate, enabling operators to manage the forklift safely and effectively when mounting or dismounting from the truck.
“Our complete vary of truck-mounted forklifts places us in a really robust market place. Aspect-seat and middle-seat fashions, in each normal and 4-way variations, totally electrical variants and box-mounted forklifts with distant management make us the one supplier in the marketplace to supply options throughout all classes,” says Andreas Hille, SVP world product line administration and R&D at Palfinger. “The not too long ago launched FL vary is of nice strategic worth for us. On account of its modular design it meets the various necessities of industries equivalent to transport and logistics, building, infrastructure and plenty of extra. The newest addition, the FLM 25, reinforces our dedication to supply good, complete options for each problem that our prospects face.”
All fashions can be found with a diesel engine or as a completely electrified answer, giving prospects a broad vary of choices tailor-made to their particular wants. The totally electrical variations enable the operator to work quietly and with low emissions, ideally suited to be used in city areas and for night-time deliveries. With a most system output of as much as 26.3kW, the FL sequence ensures operations with a minimal of disturbance. Moreover, the electrical drive answer scores with an exceptionally low lifeless weight for truck-mounted forklifts which is as much as 10% lighter than comparable fashions in the marketplace.
One other key benefit of the FL vary is the characteristic Linked plus+. It allows fleet managers to obtain knowledge in actual time, for instance, to trace the precise location of every truck-mounted forklift or effectively doc the charging course of. The information can then be merged in the popular fleet administration system or individually tailor-made to the shoppers’ wants.
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