Marengo, Ill.-based Nissan Forklift Corp. has introduced its Platinum OP Series order picker models featuring Ergolift, a design feature that reduces operator stress and increases overall productivity, according to the company. The series includes two models with the choice of nine mast heights and capacities up to 2,200 pounds.

The Ergolift design incorporates a secondary mast on the fork carriage that allows the operator to raise and lower the pallet to comfortable heights while stacking and retrieving, Nissan Forklift says, reducing stress on his or her back.
   
The Platinum OP models also offer dual control pods that allow simultaneous drive and lift/lower functions.
 
Several operator safety features come standard on the Platinum OP models, including an operator presence system, an anti-fatigue cushioned platform, a plexiglass mast guard and a cantilevered overhead guard. An enclosed operator platform eliminates the need for uncomfortable belts and harnesses while still keeping operators safe, the company says. Optional lift limits are also available for operations with lower ceiling clearance.
   
The Platinum OP models are designed to provide a lower cost of ownership. They are designed to provide easy access to major components, fuse-protected circuits and a fault code history for simplifying diagnostics.
 
Nissan Forklift has a network of more than 100 authorized dealerships with more than 225 locations across North, South and Latin America, as well as additional locations worldwide.