Hyster’s new H7.0FTS and H7.0FTS9 ... space-saving models.
Hyster boosts Fortens truck series
01 June 2020
Hyster Europe has extended its Fortens lift truck series with new highly manoeuvrable, space-saving forklifts that lift up to eight tonnes.
The new H7.0FTS and H7.0FTS9 space-saving models lift up to seven tonnes with 600 mm and 900 mm load centres respectively, while the new H8.0FTS has an eight-tonne lift capacity with 600-mm load centre.
“Thanks to the intelligently designed counterweight, the three new model variants offer a high level of stability and the same lift capacity as a standard truck, but are up to 327 mm shorter,” says Veronica Grasso, Product Manager for Hyster Europe. “The new compact trucks deliver optimal manoeuvrability for operations where space is at a premium.”
“All the new space-saving models also include a Turn Assist System as standard,” she continues. “By locking inside the drive tyre at full steer angles, this mechanism delivers a minimal internal turning radius and helps provide up to 528 mm more aisle width space.”
A single drive tyre option with narrow carriage is also available for those operations looking to further optimise space, while all the truck models come with a choice of power options, transmissions and hydraulic controls to best meet the needs of the specific application.
The shorter truck length is achieved partly by having a taller counterweight. For visibility purposes, the new compact trucks include a standard rear-view mirror, and also offer an optional counterweight mounted rear-view camera with LCD display.
“The combination of camera and display offers a superb range of vision during reverse travel,” says Grasso. “However, to optimise overall visibility, the whole H6.0-80T range has been updated with high-visibility two- and three-stage mast designs.”
The new mast features a mast window that has increased in both height and width with cylinders positioned at the sides to give operators optimised visibility of the forks and the load. The new mast enables lift heights up to 6,565 mm to be achieved.
At the same time, trucks across the whole H6.0-8.0FT range have received several key updates.
The extended truck series features updated diesel engines. Alongside the Stage Five-compliant Kubota 3.8L 55k-W diesel engine, a Stage Five-compliant 82-kW version is now available for European and regulated markets. This not only helps regulate emissions but can offer increased travel and hoist speeds, compared to the previous 78 kW engine.
For non-regulated countries, a non-certified Kubota 3.8L 82-kW version is available, alongside the current non-certified Kubota 3.6L 62-kW mechanical diesel engine.
LPG engines are also available across the range for all markets.
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