Crown's new walkie straddle stacker offers better visibility and manoeuvrability, with a better lift height and nearly twice the lowering speed
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Crown’s M 3000-20 walkie straddle stacker can be controlled by an operator standing to the side for better manoeuvrability.
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Crown Equipment’s new M 3000-20 walkie straddle stacker is built to better handle smaller spaces, with features to help it excel in narrow aisles.
The Ohio-based manufacturer says the unit delivers better visibility, productivity and manoeuvrability for stacking, moving and managing product in retail, small warehouses and other businesses needing to optimise their space.
Crown Equipment marketing director for the Asia Pacific David Sultana says the unit will replace the prior Crown M walkie straddle stacker with design changes and new features that raise productivity, ease of use and versatility.
“With a shorter head length, quieter operation and a 900kg capacity, the M 3000-20 is right at home in smaller spaces,” Sultana says.
“And when it’s time to get to work, this new stacker stands out with an additional lift height of 3,655mm – one more pallet position on the rack, double the lifting speed, nearly twice the lowering speed, adjustable straddles and a game-changing feature, the Crown X10 Handle.”
The revised handle lets the operator to control the vehicle while standing to the side – improving both the operator’s view and the stacker’s manoeuvrability.
The handle includes a thumbwheel, raise/lower buttons and a brake override feature, which means it can travel with the handle in a near vertical position while staying within the footprint of the truck.
Crown says its stackers provide a significantly tighter turn radius than typical rider counterbalance lift trucks.
The M 3000-20 can be used in many applications as a mobile workstation, which can be precisely positioned to improve productivity and comfort. Also available is an optional snap-on work platform that creates a work surface for a variety of applications.
Other options include Work Assist accessories, keyless on/off, fork locks, load backrest, a soft start hydraulic package and Crown’s InfoLink operator and fleet management system, which monitors performance and utilisation of connected equipment, people and processes.