Mitsubishi launches its
most intelligent and agile
electric truck yet
Building on the success of its popular 80-
volt, EDiA EX, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has
announced the latest addition to its award-
winning electric range: EDiA EM.
The most intelligent and agile truck in its
class, this range of 1.4 to 2.0 tonne 48-volt
electrics is also one of the most durable.
Packed with features, it has been
FOR THE DRIVER
engineered to deliver all the EDiA EM it is the most agile, thanks to its manoeuvrability, power (performance) and >100º steering axle and dual drive motors. reliability expected from a Mitsubishi lift These provide smooth on-the-spot truck. In short, it offers a true alternative to turning – without the initial tyre ‘push’ traditional IC engine trucks. which can quickly wear down tyres. IN TUNE WITH DRIVERS HIGH VISIBILITY Designed and engineered to perform, Safety was a top priority for the EDiA smoothly, precisely and — most
the class-leading range works intuitively: EM’s designers. By thinking ‘outside of the importantly — without stopping.
tailoring the truck’s performance to the box’, the team was able to successfully individual operator’s. maximise visibility. EDiA EM’s sophisticated software While a low, counterweight design ensures spaces — even in containers — but
examines and analyses real-use data good rear vision, forward views to the fork it can greatly reduce the amount of
– automatically adjusting the truck’s tips benefit from a number of simple, but centrifugal force acting upon a load,
parameters for operations that are safe often ingenious changes. which could otherwise cause unsteady
In busy operations every second counts.
That is why the 3-wheel model of the
EDiA EM series can be specified with
360-degree steering — as found in
the popular Mitsubishi reach trucks —
allowing the driver to reverse directions
Not only can this speed up turn times
and maximise productivity in tight
loads to fall.
and productive. For drivers, this means
that – regardless of load weight – they can In the fully adjustable operator expect the same, predictable response. compartment, for example, forward vision With state-of-the-art curve control
is free of obstacles, thanks to its low- stabilising the truck on turns and the
Every model benefits from the Mitsubishi profile narrow bulkhead dashboard and Passive Sway Control system minimising
SDS (Sensitive Drive System). It small, featherweight steering wheel. sway action in higher lifts, EDiA EM
is constantly working to make the
automatically smooths start and stop
movements, increases agility and adapts In addition, designers have improved operator’s work as safe, efficient, and
the truck’s performance to the speed of visibility through triplex masts with a predictable as possible.
the driver’s foot movements – eliminating clever mast redesign. Uniquely, the EDiA
In addition, EDiA EM benefits from
EM mast incorporates close-coupled For more information on what EDiA EM
hoses to widen the view for operators. can do for your operations, visit
www.mitforklift.com where you can
Intelligent Curve Control as standard.
Sensing the angle of a turn, ICC responds Responsive, highly-ergonomic controls, find out more about this or any of
automatically by seamlessly reducing improved legroom, and a low-noise design the products in the award-winning
speed very early in the manoeuvre – for all work to minimise operator fatigue – Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks range,
maximum stability and accurate, positive thereby minimising the chance of costly visit www.mitforklift.com.
cornering. accidents.
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