Palfinger will showcase a middle-seat truck-mounted forklift from the FL vary (FLM) at Bauma. The introduced FLM prototype can be out there in summer season 2025.
“We’ve developed the FL vary by rigorously listening to our clients’ necessities and operational calls for. It’s characterised by a modular design, longer working occasions and a protracted service life. Moreover, the newly developed mast considerably maximizes the operator’s discipline 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 beneath the motto “Go for Resolution P” – positioning ourselves as a one-stop store for our clients.”
The FL vary contains a modular design that integrates parts from the FLS and FLM sequence. In line with Palfinger, this simplifies upkeep by offering quick access to all key areas, making each day inspections and servicing easy leading to elevated uptime and an prolonged lifespan for the tools.
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 discipline 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, by a large roof, and ample house for improved facet shielding supply further safety and stability for the operator.
Its compact design makes it preferrred for slim entry areas. Easy accessibility to service factors simplifies upkeep, will increase uptime, and helps cut back whole price of possession.
One other characteristic 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 facet guard ensures extra 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 out there with electrical drive, providing low emissions and quiet operation – preferrred 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 vitality effectivity, larger truck masses and larger 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 out there with a diesel engine, offering flexibility between conventional and absolutely 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 dimension, it’s preferrred for slim entry routes and tight areas comparable to underground garages. The remote-controlled operation permits for a whole overview and enhances security in each scenario.
This versatile portfolio allows clients, sellers, and companions to pick out the perfect mannequin for his or her particular necessities, guaranteeing that all the things comes from a single trusted supply.
The electrically and conventionally powered FLS sequence is offered now. The primary mannequin of the FLM sequence can be launched for the EMEA market in summer season 2025.
The FL vary can be showcased at Palfinger’s foremost sales space (FN.720/12). The aerial work platforms can be exhibited at FS.1203/4.
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