Thanks to the rotating driver’s workstation for IC and electric trucks from Linde Material Handling, drivers no longer need to twist because the entire workstation rotates. This feature improves the view of the load and direction of travel significantly. In addition, the musculoskeletal system of the driver is relieved and symptoms of fatigue and health risks are reduced. With the new elevating cabin, drivers can avoid reversing if the view in the direction of travel is obstructed and will not be tempted to illicitly move forks and load above eye level in order to see their way underneath it and drive forwards.

The elevating cabin means they can work more ergonomically and efficiently, as driving forwards is much safer and faster, particularly over longer distances. Moreover, the risk of collision damage caused by loads protruding laterally beyond the truck is minimized.

Intuitive operation

The elevating cabin can be operated via a separate joystick or via four preset position buttons that can be individually programmed to a specific height. The cabin elevates at 0.24 m/s and can thus reach its maximum height of 5.5 metres in less than ten seconds. This position is ideal for allowing a full range of vision even when transporting long, bulky and heavy goods. Automatic speed limiting, corresponding to the cabin height, ensures safe operation. The maximum speed of travel can also be reduced via the default settings. 

Numerous solutions for optimized visibility

Linde heavy trucks are also available with a rotating cabin as an alternative to the elevating cabin. Here the driver can rotate the entire cabin by 180 degrees, so that the load is behind him and he therefore has an unobstructed view of the drive direction. In addition he can select any intermediate angles and view areas. 

These rotatable driver workplaces have been developed for Linde electric forklifts in the load capacity range of 2.5 to 5 tonnes and combustion-engine Linde trucks in the load range from 2 to 8 tonnes. Depending on the model and design, the driver’s seat including steering column and pedals can be continuously rotated by up to 90 degrees to the side so that the driver is positioned sideways to the direction of travel. According to surveys by the German Employers’ Liability Insurance Association of Trade and Logistics (BGHW), this feature improves driver ergonomics by around 60 percent. At the same time, reversing is much safer and health protection and health care of the logistics staff are improved, so that ultimately a company’s operations are more sustainable.