New heavy forklift truck models from Linde with a lifting capacity range from 10 to 18 tonnes

Linde Material Handling has launched a new range of 10 to 18 tonne heavy forklift trucks to replace the existing H100-H180 series. The launch of the new models of the largest hydrostatic drive machine in the Linde product range, which was intro-duced in 2006, coincides simultaneously with the introduction of Level IIIB/Tier 4 Interim emis-sion standards which came into force on 1.1.2011.

The launch of the new range of 10 to 18 tonne heavy forklift trucks coincides with the introduction of Level IIIB/Tier 4 Interim emission standards which came into force on 1.1.2011.

Linde has a pedigree of designing high performance, durable forklift trucks for even the most demanding conditions. Linde’s 3 step solution to enhanced operating comfort features the Linde Load Control system, dual pedal drive and an ergonomically shaped steering wheel. All of which have been developed with the operator in mind: increased productivity through ease of control, reduced stress, safety in operation and service accessibility.

The new 10-18 tonne forklift truck range consists of ten models. With load centres of 600 or 1200 mm to suit a wide range of industrial applications, the range incorporates a number of key features: improved service access, an additional model variant (H100 with 10 tonnes of lifting capacity and a load centre of 1200 mm), a larger integrated CAN-based operator display (including load weight, fuel consumption, fuel tank level and operating status), roller-mounted forks and universal fork carriers as well as optional step-lighting.

The new 10-18tonne forklift truck range consists of ten models with load centres of 600 or 1200 mm to suit a wide range of industrial applications.

Series production improvements have also been made, these include longer standard forks (for 600mm load centre trucks), additional chassis-mounted mirrors, mud flaps, sliding windows, an adjustable steering column and a 12 V socket in the driver's cabin. The fuel tank capacity has also been increased by greater than 60% to optimise extended working hours.

As commented by Philip Ireland, Engineering Director, Linde Heavy Truck Division in Merthyr Tydfil, “This new truck series combines the responsive, economic Linde hydrostatic drive and operating system with tried and tested Cummins engines which comply with the current legal requirements for reducing emissions.”

The new Cummins engines feature series-produced diesel particle filters (DPF) designed to reduce the particle and nitrogen oxide (NOX) emission levels by 90 and 50 percent respectively compared to Level IIIA/Tier 3. To coincide with the introduction of Level IV/Tier 4 on 1.1.2014, Linde Material Handling is planning further exhaust gas after-treatment for reducing nitrogen oxide emissions based on a combination of EGR (Exhaust gas reduction) and SCR (Selective catalytic reduction) technology.

An important development goal of the new series was to incorporate a modular design for the chassis and framework thereby simplifying access to service components. The main cooling package is located to the rear of the forklift above the counterweight. Air drawn through ventilation slots on either side of the truck is passed over the engine, pulled through the cooling package and dispelled away from the engine bay and driving position. The counterweight’s modular design enables flexible product configuration so that the required residual lifting capacity can be achieved when adding ancillary lifting equipment.

An important development goal of the new series was to incorporate a modular design for the chassis and framework thereby simplifying access to service components. 

The driver's cabin can be hydraulically tilted to the side allowing access to the engine and hydrostatic drive system for servicing. More frequently used service components such as engine oil, fuel and air filters, washer fluid container, batteries, fuses and CANbus plugs are accessible via a centralised service bay. The overall height of the driver's cabin has also been increased by 100 mm to improve visibility around the machine and facilitate easier ground-level service access. Driver access to the cabin is made easier through modifications to the step height and tread depth of the new look punched-profile tread plates. The introduction of optional step-lighting with external and internal cabin switch provides additional visibility in low-light conditions.