DC Velocity - November 2017

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Indoor and outdoor lift trucks: Kion Group, the world’s second-largest manufacturer of forklifts, has moved into the North American market. The company has introduced five new forklifts specifically designed for the North American market—four from Linde and one from its lower-priced entry-lev-el brand, Baoli.

The new models include the Linde Series

1347, an electric cushion-tire truck powered by either a 36V or 48V battery. The Linde Series 1219 and 1319 are two internal combustion counterbalanced torque converter trucks. The 1219 is suited for outdoor applications, while the 1319 is designed for indoor use. All three trucks feature load capacities from 5,000 to 6,500 pounds. Finally, the Baoli KBD series features a Tier 4 Final diesel engine and load capacities of up to 7,000 pounds.

(Kion Group, www.kiongroup.com)

Gas-powered and electric lift trucks:

French equipment manufacturer Manitou Group has expanded into the North American market by introducing 14 internal combustion and electric industrial forklifts this year.

The company’s signature forklifts, the MI

20G/25G/30G/35G gas-powered units with lifting capacities between 4,000 and 7,000

pounds, are now available to North American customers.

With the industrial market moving toward digitization and automated machine management, Manitou has developed the ME

315/316/318/320 three-wheel electric units, which are similar to its MI gas-powered units.

These new models are suitable for loading and unloading trucks as well as for use in stores and in warehouses and DCs. Fitted with a 48-volt battery, they come with capacities ranging from 2,976 pounds to 3,968

pounds. These forklifts are equipped with two single wheels at the front and double wheels at the rear, and are driven by two engines positioned on the two front wheels.

Manitou has also launched the ME 418, ME 420, and ME 425 C forklifts with lifting capacities from 2,976 pounds to 3,968

pounds. Featuring compact dimensions, these new four-wheel electric models give users the option of changing the battery through the side of the vehicle.

In addition, the company introduced three

80-volt units, the ME 425/430/435 models, with lifting capacities ranging from 4,982

pounds to 7,000 pounds. These models feature a new design with compact dimensions, the company says. (Manitou Group, www.

manitouamericasonline.com)

Counterbalanced pedestrian stacker: Combilift, a manufacturer of four-way forklifts, pedestrian stackers, and straddle carriers, has added a new counterbalanced pedestrian stacker to its product line. With a lift capacity of 1,850 pounds, the new Combi-CS features a compact design that enables it to work in the smallest operating aisles.