Go electric – and stay ahead
Impact presents the latest Cat ® counterbalance forklift innovations
UK customers choosing electric forklifts can now enjoy even greater benefits , thanks to the all-new Cat ® line-up now available from Impact Handling .
“ Cat ® Lift Trucks has just completed the replacement – over two years – of its entire electric counterbalance model range ,” explains Steve Shakespeare , Impact ’ s CEO . “ The new trucks are packed with electronic innovations which draw full advantage out of today ’ s advanced technology .”
He continues : “ Electric forklift trucks offer huge scope for more sophisticated control and performance . Cat design engineers constantly push the boundaries and build on each development . The resulting products are not only powerful and efficient but intelligent , agile and a pleasure to drive .”
The latest Cat electrics are divided into three ranges :
• EP14-20 ( C ) N2 ( T ), 48V , 1.4 to 2.0 tonnes , three-wheel and four-wheel
• EP25-35A ( C ) N , 80V , 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes , four-wheel
• EP40-55 ( C ) N ( H ), 80V , 4.0 to 5.5 tonnes , four-wheel
Exact specifications vary between the three ranges and depend on customer choice . Most of the features mentioned below are available as standard or as options on all models .
HIGHER ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND POWER
As AC motor technology continues to improve , Cat electric forklifts are becoming more powerful and efficient . They can challenge IC engine trucks in a wide variety of demanding applications . In action , the new PowerBurst function is a welcome aid to maintaining strong performance . It kicks in whenever you need a quick boost of acceleration or climbing torque to keep things moving .
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All Cat electrics can now be specified with fully integrated lithium-ion ( Li-ion ) or lead-acid batteries , depending on your preference . Li-ion-powered trucks maintain high levels of productivity more consistently across shifts . In addition , fast opportunity charging enables them to operate continuously without battery changes .
With their greater efficiency and runtime , minimal maintenance needs and much longer lifespan , Li-ion batteries reduce total cost of operation ( TCO ). They also add to the environmental benefits of clean electric power , through their efficient use of energy and material resources .
With their greater efficiency and runtime , minimal maintenance needs and much longer lifespan , Li-ion batteries reduce total cost of operation ( TCO )
To keep forklifts performing at peak level , and minimise downtime , good maintenance is essential . Cat electric trucks make this quick and easy with their simple plug-in diagnostics and troubleshooting .
GREATER INTELLIGENCE AND AGILITY
Central to the intelligent , agile and productivity-enhancing performance of these lift trucks is the Cat Responsive Drive System ( RDS ). The truck seems to know how the driver wants it to behave at any moment . Responding instantly to changes in the speed of pedal and hydraulic control movement , RDS constantly adjusts performance characteristics to match needs . It also ensures all truck and mast movements , stops and starts are smooth .
Programming can be used to adapt the trucks for different drivers and tasks . You can choose pre-set ECO and PRO modes or ask a Cat engineer to apply customised settings for various parameters .
Curve speed control is becoming a common feature in modern electric counterbalance trucks , but Cat systems have advanced its intelligence . They smooth out speed changes , stabilise rapid sideways movements of the counterweight , and prevent tilting as the truck straightens again . Meanwhile ,