Palfinger will showcase a middle-seat truck-mounted forklift from the FL vary (FLM) at Bauma. The offered FLM prototype will probably be obtainable in summer time 2025.
“We’ve got developed the FL vary by fastidiously listening to our prospects’ necessities and operational calls for. It’s characterised by a modular design, longer working instances and a chronic service life. Moreover, the newly developed mast considerably maximizes the operator’s area of view,” says Andreas Hille, SVP world product line administration and R&D at Palfinger. “At Bauma 2025, we are going to showcase our strongest portfolio of lifting options below the motto “Go for Answer P” – positioning ourselves as a one-stop store for our prospects.”
The FL vary encompasses a modular design that integrates parts from the FLS and FLM collection. Based on Palfinger, this simplifies upkeep by offering easy accessibility to all key areas, making day by day inspections and servicing easy leading to elevated uptime and an prolonged lifespan for the gear.
Excellent visibility is a trademark of the FL vary. The positioning and design of the newly developed mast, with side-mounted hoses, maximises the operator’s area of view. Enhanced illumination ensures each visibility and security, permitting operators to see and be seen in all working circumstances.
Palfinger has put ergonomics on the forefront of its FL vary, guaranteeing that operators profit from most consolation and effectivity. The spacious cabin presents nice consolation, whereas intuitively positioned controls permit for seamless operation. Extra than simply performance, the FL vary’s placing design additionally enhances precision and security whereas dealing with and mounting the forklift on a truck.
Making its debut at Bauma, the FLM truck-mounted forklift introduces a middle-seat with a raised seating place, providing a full 360-degree view for optimum visibility from all views. Enhanced climate safety, via a large roof, and ample area for improved aspect shielding provide further safety and stability for the operator.
Its compact design makes it very best for slender entry areas. Quick access to service factors simplifies upkeep, will increase uptime, and helps cut back complete value of possession.
One other function of the FLS mannequin, launched at IAA Transportation 2024, is its patented swivel seat. It presents 25 levels of outward rotation to make entry and exit simpler for the operator. The seat minimises physique motion and neck pressure when reversing. An built-in, routinely closing aspect guard ensures further operator safety.
Electrification is changing into more and more important in transportation and logistics, pushed by regulatory and monetary incentives. All Palfinger FL vary fashions are additionally obtainable with electrical drive, providing low emissions and quiet operation – very best for noise-sensitive city environments and nighttime functions.
Moreover, the electrical drive resolution is exceptionally light-weight, with the FLS 25 electrical weighing round 200kg lower than comparable competitor fashions. The discount in weight enhances power effectivity, greater truck hundreds and higher highway stability. Prospects profit from a number of charging choices, together with AC energy, excessive voltage wall containers and in-transit charging.
For these requiring typical energy, the fashions of the FL vary are additionally obtainable with a diesel engine, offering flexibility between conventional and totally electrified options.
Palfinger is the one supplier in the marketplace to supply truck-mounted forklifts in all classes: as side-seat and middle-seat fashions in customary and 4-way mode, shifting views in materials dealing with.
One other addition to the Palfinger portfolio is the box-mounted BM 214. Because of its everlasting all-wheel drive, this remote-controlled truck-mounted forklift delivers excellent efficiency on any terrain and is prepared for operation inside simply 30 seconds. With its compact 2-metre by 2-metre measurement, it’s very best for slender entry routes and tight areas akin to underground garages. The remote-controlled operation permits for a whole overview and enhances security in each scenario.
This versatile portfolio permits prospects, sellers, and companions to pick the perfect mannequin for his or her particular necessities, guaranteeing that every part comes from a single trusted supply.
The electrically and conventionally powered FLS collection is offered now. The primary mannequin of the FLM collection will probably be launched for the EMEA market in summer time 2025.
The FL vary will probably be showcased at Palfinger’s major sales space (FN.720/12). The aerial work platforms will probably be exhibited at FS.1203/4.
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