The new engine-powered trucks from Linde are cleaner, safer and more economical
Linde Material Handling is set to introduce new models to the market from its 2 to 5-tonne diesel and LPG counterbalanced trucks series in early 2013 — at the same time as Stage 3b of the European emissions directive (2004/26/EC) for vehicles in the 37 to 56-kW power range comes into force. And in this power range the new models also comply to the emission legislation US-EPA TIER 4 final (40 CFR 89, 40 CFR 1039, 40 CFR 1068) which comes into force from 2013 on. The "EVO" part of the new trucks' names means that operators can expect state-of-the-art engine technology and increased energy efficiency, as well as improved ergonomics and safety for the driver. The new trucks will be unveiled to the public for the first time at LogiMAT 2013 trade fair from 19 to 21 February in Stuttgart, Germany.

The Linde H25 to H50 EVO models with 2.5 to 5-tonne lifting capacity are the cleanest Linde diesel trucks ever thanks to their four-cylinder common-rail diesel engine with 2000-cm3 displacement and particulate filter fitted as standard: On average, they are 69% below the legal emission limits. The 44-kW engine in the Linde H25 to H35D EVO models achieves a maximum torque of 200 Nm at just 1750 RPM. At the same speed, the 55-kW engine in the Linde H40 to H50D EVO models achieves a maximum torque of 240 Nm. The diesel particulate filter is regenerated automatically without any additional downtime and regardless of the truck's location, meaning the truck can be used in enclosed areas.

Economical level of energy consumption

The new models from Linde are the world's first diesel trucks to feature cornering speed adaptation as standard. "Curve Assist" automatically educes the speed of the truck on corners in accordance with the steering angle.