Hyster has launched a new lorry-loading order picker in the United Kingdom and unveiled a new electric forklift in the United States.

New order picker

Hyster says its new LO2.0-3.0P order picker pallet truck combines the benefits of a low level order picker and a ride on pallet truck.

“Industrial applications with manufacturing or storage operations are challenging by their very nature. Add to that increased competition, dwindling margins and hard deadlines and its clear why it's increasingly important for businesses to streamline their working practices and get the maximum benefit from their equipment fleet,” says Monica Radavelli, Product Manager at Hyster Europe.

“This new Hyster model features a durable design that demanding industrial operations can depend on for highly productive mixed use, from order picking in a manufacturer’s warehouse, to loading and unloading lorries in the loading dock.”

New cushion tyre electric forklift

In the United States, Hyster unveiled its new E80XNL cushion tyre electric forklift with integrated lithium-ion power.

The 8,000 lb. (3.6 T) forklift is shorter than a comparable ICE model, enabling an improved turning radius and right-angle stack. 

Multiple battery sizes are available to equip trucks with the performance and run time each application requires. 

The largest battery can be fully charged in as little as 1 hour and 45 minutes with a 30 kW charger and estimated typical run times range from 5 hours and 45 minutes in heavy duty cycles to as long as 11 hours in lighter duty applications. 

Throughout the shift, batteries accept energy from regenerative braking to help improve run time. 

“As demanding indoor applications in paper and packaging, manufacturing, automotive and other industries face pressure to decarbonise, lithium-ion offers several key advantages that make it well suited to their duty cycle, including zero battery maintenance, fast charging and ability to top off with a quick opportunity charge during breaks,” says Joshua Eby, product technology manager at Hyster.

“But it’s about more than just providing enough performance to do the job with less environmental impact.

"Electrifying can also unlock ergonomic advantages and operator assistance features.”

HYSTER is one of the world's leading makers of forklift and warehousing trucks. With 70 years dedicated experience in the materials handling industry and an exclusive network of dealers, we believe we can provide lift truck users with a unique combination of quality products and after sales service.

Our aim is to ensure that your trucks are available when you need them, allowing you to concentrate on your core business.

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HYSTER has been building lift trucks for over 70 years. The HYSTER story began in 1929 in the North American Lumber industry, with the supply of logging winches. The name HYSTER came from the cries of the workmen-"hoist'er".

The company then began to look for ways to improve general materials handling, and in 1934 built their first piece of mobile lifting equipment called a "cranemobile" which would later become known as the "karry krane".

The first HYSTER lift truck was built in 1935 and by the end of 1940's, HYSTER lift trucks, of various types could be found on ports and docksides, and loading timber yards throughout the U.S.A. and other parts of the world.

In the 1950s, HYSTER established its European headquarter in England, and then built its forklift manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, Scotland, Ireland and Italy, as well as in Australia. In late 1950s, HYSTER invented "Monotrol Pedal Technology" which controls both directions and acceleration. This technology was one of the most advanced technologies and has been used in forklift industry till now. With the developing of its business, HYSTER has built 14 manufacturing plants all over the world with a 16% world market share.

HYSTER Company is the first U.S. lift truck manufacturer to receive ISO9002 registration. The Testing Center which was built in 1960s in Portland is the biggest and best equipped lift truck testing center in the world. Today customers consider the word "HYSTER" and "lift truck" to be synonymous. We, HYSTER China with such a proud heritage will strive hard to make sure that doesn't change.

Shanghai HYSTER has been active in China for many years. Our commitment to serving our customers has led us to make a major investment in China. A totally new, award winning manufacturing and servicing facility became operational in 1999. Besides manufacturing a range of HYSTER products at this facility, the national HYSTER distribution and service network is managed from this centrally situated facility which is located in the Pudong, Shanghai industrial zone.

HYSTER China Headquarter is located in Jinqiao, Pudong Shanghai. The plant was formally opened on April 8th, 1999 with a 26,379m2 facility and over 100 employees. It adopts latest DFT (Demand Flow Technology) in its manufacturing and management system for 2-3 ton diesel trucks followed by one new range of 1.5-2.5 ton electric truck.

HYSTER China will use its worldwide resources to serve the domestic and multinational corporations in China.