Linde Material Handling is set to introduce its 2.5 to 5-tonne diesel and LPG counterbalanced EVO truck series at leading material handling trade fair LogimMAT 2013.
The trade fair will be held in Stuttgart, Germany from the 19th
to 21st February 2013.
Linde’s new engine-powered EVO trucks will be introduced to the
market to coincide with Stage 3b of the European emissions
directive for vehicles in the 37 to 56kW power range.
Linde says the new EVO range also complies with emissions
legislation US-EPA Tier 4 final, which came into force at the
beginning of 2013.
With a 2.5- to 5-tonne lifting capacity, Linde says the EVO
range is named to highlight the state-of-the-art engine technology
operators can expect, along with increased energy efficiency,
improved ergonomics and safety.
Linde H25 to H50 EVO models have a four cylinder common-rail
diesel engine with 2,000 cubic-centimetre displacement and
particulate filter fitted as standard.
The EVO’s 44kW engine achieves a maximum torque of 200Nm at just
1,750rpm. At the same speed, the 55kW engine in the Linde H40 to
H50D EVO models achieves a maximum torque of 240Nm.
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is regenerated automatically
without any additional downtime and regardless of the truck’s
location, meaning it can be used in enclosed areas.
In addition, all of the latest Linde H20 to H50 EVO diesel and
LPG trucks are fitted with a variable displacement axial pump in
the lifting hydraulics that pumps oil as required. The pump is
intentionally oversized to ensure it achieves maximum lifting
speeds even at low drive motor speeds.
According to Linde, this means the new trucks reduce
emissions and save up to 28 percent fuel even at a high power
output.
An electric fan is installed on the trucks to control the
required fan speed and individually adapts the temperature of the
hydraulic oil, cooling water and charge air to the specified
values.
Linde claims that the new models are the world’s first diesel
trucks to feature cornering speed adaptation as standard. ‘Curve
Assist’ automatically reduces the speed of the truck on corners in
accordance with the steering angle, thereby providing additional
protection for the driver.
Electronic engine protection comes as standard and protects the
engine from damage by monitoring whether key truck parameters are
exceeded or undershot. If any parameters are compromised, an error
message is displayed. If further escalation is required, power is
reduced. Parameters monitored include the engine oil level and
pressure, the cooling water level and temperature, and the
hydraulic oil temperature.
The trucks also come with a new generation of seats
featuring easy-to-use weight adjustment settings, optimised
pressure distribution in the cushions, improved vibration behaviour
and a choice of mechanical suspension or air suspension.
If a workplace has particular requirements, Linde claims the
‘Super Comfort Active’ seat offers optional automatic weight
adjustment and active seat climate control.
Another ergonomic benefit as highlighted by Linde is the
re-designed armrest with Linde ‘Load Control’. The driver can
easily adjust the armrest to their body size using the single-point
adjustment. The armrest also features a practical compartment for
wallets, keys or mobile phones.
Users can also find two additions on the truck which Linde
claims will make drivers’ lives easier: a handle on the
A-column for greater safety when getting in and out of the truck,
and an optional clipboard with LED lighting.