Putting the operator first, the Palmtech™ joystick provides easy access for all lift functions, forward reverse, and the horn and Yale’s AC technology provides more choice for the operator in terms of performance and power. The performance and benefits of AC are unrivalled, a huge benefit as reach trucks are often put through their paces.

Electronic fly by wire steering automatically modifies steering sensitivity as travel speeds increase enhancing straight line travel control. Auto regenerative braking is standard across the range and provides smooth responsive braking instantly as the accelerator pedal is released. This has the added benefit of increasing battery life.

Automatic speed reduction on cornering helps to ensure best driving practice around the warehouse and to prevent unnecessary damage to racking and loads.

An interactive control has three pre-set performance levels – soft, medium and hard – plus a creep speed mode for sensitive manoeuvres. This allows the operator to pre-set the performance of the truck depending on the task. Each of the settings can be changed easily on the console with the simple touch of a button.

The instrumentation panel provides operators with a clear ‘at a glance’ display of all the truck’s vital functions and also aids problem diagnosis by an alarm fault display screen.

As an option, a four digit pin code can be programmed into the console. This provides peace of mind for the manager helping to prevent unauthorised operation.

All serviceable components of the new reach truck are easily accessible; a swing door allows clear access to the motor and drive wheel related components and battery checking is simple with a battery release switch in the foot well.  The battery is extracted by reaching the mast forward, which also facilitates side battery change.

Robert concludes: “The Yale MR series reach truck incorporates outstanding levels of flexibility for all applications and thanks to AC technology offers greater efficiency, higher performance levels and improved braking torque. This is a truck designed and built around the end user and this is evident as soon as the truck is called into action.”