The Auto Start-Stop feature turns off the engine whenever the lift truck idles for a period of time and restarts it automatically when needed. The saving principle is simple. When the engine does not run, it does not consume fuel.

Auto Start-Stop turns off the engine when it is not needed. When the lift truck is idling, you put it into neutral and take your foot off the brake pedal to activate the function. "Start-Stop" then appears on the info (MDL) display, the engine shuts off after a few seconds, and the parking brake will automatically engage. To restart the engine, simply press the brake pedal. If the lift truck is stationary but power is needed for lifting, touching the lifting lever or joystick will automatically restart the engine. Working lights, cabin ventilation and heating, as well as safety functions are designed to continue to operate during automatic engine stoppage.

The Auto Start-Stop system recognizes the difference between a temporary stop and the end of a job. It will not restart the engine if the driver's seatbelt is undone, if the cabin door is open, or if the engine stoppage time has exceeded a pre-set time-out value.

Reduces fuel consumption, extends engine service interval

The Auto Start-Stop feature is designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. It will typically save 5 to 15% in fuel consumption, depending on operating conditions. It also reduces noise levels and driver fatigue, and extends the factual engine service intervals based on running hours.

Konecranes has developed the Auto Start-Stop function in co-operation with Volvo Penta. The Auto Start-Stop function is available with selected Volvo3B/Tier4i engines, as well as with all coming stage 4/Tier 4f Volvo engines.

Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes provides productivity-enhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment and machine tools of all makes. In 2012, Group sales totaled EUR 2,170 million. The Group has 11,900 employees at 626 locations in 48 countries. Konecranes is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (symbol: KCR1V).