The larger and bulkier the loads that have to be moved, the higher are the demands on forklift truck drivers. If the view in the direction of travel is obstructed, then they have to drive in reverse. This leads to the adoption of a posture that is neither healthy nor conducive to productive work. Linde Material Handling (MH) has now added an ergonomic solution to its range of products: The industrial truck manufacturer offers an optional elevating cabin, designed for heavy forklift trucks in the load capacity range from ten to 18 tonnes. At the push of a button, this cabin can be raised steplessly to a maximum height of 5.5 meters in less than ten seconds. In this high position the driver has an unobstructed view of the load and can drive forwards as usual. The elevating cabin is especially beneficial when it comes to the stacking as well as the storage and retrieval of heavy goods, or when placing them into small loading docks, such as aircraft side loading doors.

 

The new elevating cabin is optionally available for heavy forklift trucks from Linde Material Handling (MH) with a load capacity from ten to 18 tonnes. It can be raised to a maximum height of 5.5 metres in less than ten seconds. In this elevated seating position, the driver has a full view of the load and can drive forwards as usual. The elevating cabin is ideal especially when it comes to the stacking as well as to the storage and retrieval of heavy goods, or when placing them into small loading docks, such as aircraft side loading doors. 

The German accident prevention instructions (BGV D27) for industrial trucks stipulate that “the driver should reverse if, by way of exception, a front forklift truck is used to take and move a large load that blocks the view of the drive lane. Since the load cannot be kept in sight when driving backwards, the driver should refrain from reversing when loads protrude laterally beyond the forklift truck. Frequent reversing should be avoided, since the torsion effect will excessively burden the driver’s spine- especially in conjunction with vibrations.”