Palfinger will showcase a middle-seat truck-mounted forklift from the FL vary (FLM) at Bauma. The introduced FLM prototype might be obtainable in summer season 2025.
“We have now developed the FL vary by rigorously listening to our prospects’ necessities and operational calls for. It’s characterised by a modular design, longer working occasions and a chronic service life. Moreover, the newly developed mast considerably maximizes the operator’s area of view,” says Andreas Hille, SVP international 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 Resolution P” – positioning ourselves as a one-stop store for our prospects.”
The FL vary includes a modular design that integrates parts from the FLS and FLM sequence. In keeping with Palfinger, this simplifies upkeep by offering easy accessibility to all key areas, making each 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 gives nice consolation, whereas intuitively positioned controls permit for seamless operation. Extra than simply performance, the FL vary’s hanging 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, by means of a large roof, and ample area for improved aspect shielding provide additional safety and stability for the operator.
Its compact design makes it supreme for slim entry areas. Quick access to service factors simplifies upkeep, will increase uptime, and helps scale back whole price of possession.
One other function of the FLS mannequin, launched at IAA Transportation 2024, is its patented swivel seat. It gives 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, mechanically closing aspect guard ensures extra operator safety.
Electrification is turning into more and more vital 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 – supreme for noise-sensitive city environments and nighttime purposes.
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 larger street stability. Prospects profit from a number of charging choices, together with AC energy, excessive voltage wall packing containers and in-transit charging.
For these requiring standard 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 normal and 4-way mode, shifting views in materials dealing with.
One other addition to the Palfinger portfolio is the box-mounted BM 214. Due to 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 supreme for slim entry routes and tight areas reminiscent of underground garages. The remote-controlled operation permits for a whole overview and enhances security in each state of affairs.
This versatile portfolio permits prospects, sellers, and companions to pick the best mannequin for his or her particular necessities, guaranteeing that all the pieces comes from a single trusted supply.
The electrically and conventionally powered FLS sequence is out there now. The primary mannequin of the FLM sequence might be launched for the EMEA market in summer season 2025.
The FL vary might be showcased at Palfinger’s most important sales space (FN.720/12). The aerial work platforms might be exhibited at FS.1203/4.
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