GAME-CHANGING NEW CAT ® ELECTRICS CHALLENGE DIESEL FORKLIFTS
Impact Handling , the leading premium material handling specialist and sole UK distributor of Cat ® Lift Trucks , announces details of a game-changing new range of electric lift trucks , that deliver the lowest total cost of ownership yet seen within their class .
Designed and built in Europe , the allnew Cat 4.0 to 5.5 tonne counterbalance machines offer a remarkable set of capabilities that achieve new benchmarks in electric lift truck performance , while at the same time being more energy-efficient – and quieter by far – than any of their peers .
Each of the six models in the EP40-55 ( C ) N ( H ) range is designed to maximise every possible electric advantage , matching their counterpart diesel machines in terms of power and fl exibility , while emitting zero pollution during operation .
The trucks are also well protected against the elements , with major components such as the traction motors and controllers achieving IP54 and IP65 ratings respectively .
Peter Woodhouse , Business Development Manager at Impact Handling comments : “ The new range really does present the most powerful case yet for moving from diesel to electric power . For many applications , its elevated performance and ability to operate seamlessly both out doors and in , even in heavy weather conditions , will be hard to ignore .”
Lithium-ion is available throughout the range , which adopts clever battery management technology , simplified opportunity charging , and quick-connect access points . Lead-acid optioned machines benefit from automatic ventilation , and a convenient battery inspection hatch for fast checking and water top-ups . Additionally , an easy access battery compartment enables quick on-truck servicing and sideways exchange .
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