New cushion tyre truck
August 1st 2009 Following the successful launch of
the VT and the VF electric powered
forklift trucks, Yale continues its
NexGen product introduction
programme with the release of the
VG cushion tyre series. Available in
lifting capacities from 2200kg to
3500 kg, the VG series is a cushion
tyre truck generally used in internal
applications where lifting capacities
are in excess of 2000kg and space to
manoeuvre is at a premium.
The VG includes Yale's e-balance
technology enabling the operator to
choose between HiP, a high
productivity setting, and eLo, an
energy saving
setting. Operating
in HiP mode, the
truck delivers high
acceleration for
demanding
applications. The
eLo setting,
providing energy
efficiency, allows
the forklift truck
to operate for
longer periods between
battery charges.
The truck has four performance
modes, where the highest setting
provides maximum speed and
acceleration and the lowest
mode is used where the
application demands very
precise load handling and
manoeuvrability.
Operator comfort is in
the design of the VG
series with the position of
key operator controls and
minimised whole body
vibrations contributing to
increased
productivity.
All forklift trucks in the VG series can
incorporate Yale's new Accutouch mini
lever module which features cushioned
arm and palm rest with fingertip
control of levers. These features are
considered to be a major contributor
in reducing repetitive strain injuries
(RSI).
Standard on all Yale NexGen trucks
is 'YaleStop', an 'Automatic Park Brake'
that is common to many Yale electric
trucks.With space designed into the
trucks for clipboards, pens, mobile
phones and drinks dashboard space is
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