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New range of high performance
counterbalance trucks
Jungheinrich has announced the introduction of a range of
ultra-high performance counterbalance forklift trucks
T
he new 3-Series is powered by a applications where quick and frequent
Volkswagen engine and features changes of direction are required.
the same hydrostatic drive tech- Handling performance is further
nology as Jungheinrich’s top-sell- enhanced thanks to the 3-Series’s
ing 4-Series counterbalanced truck unique working programme settings
collection. The 3-Series offers class- feature. The operator chooses the
leading fuel efficiency, productivity, mode of operation that best suits the
safety and reliability at a price that type of work he or she is doing. For
ensures that lifetime costs - an essen- example, in applications where safety
tial consideration for any forklift spec- or economy of use are of primary
ifier - are remarkably low. importance, the 3-Series can be set in
Trucks in
gravity. In doing so they have made the
‘Mode One’, which restricts travels
Jungheinrich’s new
trucks inherently stable - without the
Hydrostatic drive speeds, while other options can be
3-Series are
need for additional electronic stability
In simple terms, hydrostatic drives are selected for optimum performance
capable of lifting
systems - which as many truck users
self-contained hydraulic pump and inside or outside a warehouse or
loads weighing up
have found to their cost, need to be ser-
motor systems providing smooth and where the truck is shuttling. At the
to 1600-2000kg
viced regularly.
controllable acceleration as well as push of a button the truck can be tai-
and is available in
The impressive stability of the VFG
braking. They simply consist of lored to the user’s precise needs.
both LPG (TFG) and
316s-320s is further enhanced by the
hydraulic motors fed by a hydrostatic The working programme feature
diesel (DFG)
truck’s high mounted steer axle. In
drive pump. Hydraulic oil flows brings a number of advantages includ-
versions
addition, three operator assistance sys-
through hoses connecting the hydrosta- ing safer load handling, reduced tyre tems ensure operator safety: for exam-
tic components to produce a continu- wear and reduced truck speed without ple, the truck’s ‘Access Control’ system
ously smooth and wear free power compromising lift, tilt or auxiliary allows the truck to be operated only
transfer to the drive wheels, contrasting speeds which, in turn, mean less truck once certain sequential safety mecha-
its gear based transmission counterpart. damage, fewer accidents and reduced nisms such as the driver’s seat switch
Unlike other forklift trucks with running costs, increased productivity and the safety belt have been activated.
hydrostatic drive currently on the and greater environmental benefits.
market, the Jungheinrich 3-Series’s Of course, within any materials han- Other safety features
hydrostatic drive components have dling application, truck downtime has Other safety features include excellent
been specifically designed for forklift to be minimised and trucks in the 3- operator forward visibility, which
use, which means they offer optimum Series have been designed to means that during pallet pick-up
performance over the life of the truck. be low maintenance and easy and put-away the operator has a
The hydrostatic drive technology at to service. Hydrostatic drive virtually unobstructed view.
the heart of the new Jungheinrich 3- technology - which virtually Visibility to the rear has also
Series range minimises fuel consump- eliminates metal to metal considerably improved due to
tion throughout even the most contact and mechanically the low top edge of the
demanding shift. In fact, test cycles wearing components - helps counter-weight.
have shown that over the course of keep maintenance simple When it comes to the
2,000 hours of typical operation, a and quick and in turn leads comfort of the operator,
Jungheinrich 3-Series truck will save to low whole-life cycle costs. Jungheinrich has designed-in a
some £2,000 in fuel costs in compari- As you would expect number of ergonomic benefits
son with a similar capacity counterbal- from any Jungheinrich including a large and comfort-
ance truck that uses conventional product, the well-being able cab with an unob-
‘torque converter’ technology. For sites of the truck structed glass roof to offer
where a large fleet is in operation, the operator was a excellent all-round visibility;
savings can be extremely significant. key consideration a height and tilt adjustable
The new 3-Series is ideal for appli- throughout the development of the steering column and a push button
cations where a lot of ‘shuttling’ work new range. As a result, the new 3-Series starter motor and parking brake.
is involved, such as lorry loading and provides a high degree of operator The operator also benefits from the 3-
unloading within and around a busy safety. For example, the Jungheinrich 3- Series’s low vibration and noise emis-
warehouse or factory environment. Series has been designed with the coun- sions. Jungheinrich’s new 3-Series is far
Furthermore, thanks to its hydrostatic terweight virtually underneath the oper- quieter in operation than a conven-
drive, acceleration is fast and direct ator’s seating position. By lowering the Jungheinrich UK tional torque-converter truck. At the
while changes in direction are slick counterweight and positioning it further T: 01908 363100 driver’s ear the sound level is on aver-
and smooth which ensures that the 3- forward, Jungheinrich’s engineers have jungheinrich.co.uk age a dramatic 3dB(A) quieter than
Series performs exceptionally well at effectively changed the truck’s centre of Enter 300 other trucks of a similar capacity.
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