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Your businesses can additionally save on fleet investment by taking advantage of the stand-in stackers ’ multi-role versatility . For example , they are suitable for replacing reach trucks in some situations . Their lifting matches that of many reach models , but they cost less and will work in tighter spaces . As well as stacking and retrieving goods , their uses may extend to order picking and to horizontal transport over both long and short distances .
Cat lift trucks also typically make TCO savings through their durability , low maintenance needs and high energy efficiency . For even lower ongoing costs , and continuous operation without battery changes , the trucks can be specified with lithium-ion technology .
Further choices
Along with the stand-in stackers , Impact offers a new Cat stand-in power pallet range : NPR20-30N2 . At first glance , the only obvious difference is that the power pallet trucks have no mast . Most features and benefits are shared . Again , the major sales arguments relate to increased storage
efficiency , productivity , and cost savings .
Cat stand-in power pallets are designed for fast internal transport of heavy and long loads . This may involve anything from short shuttle runs to large distances . They provide an efficient answer to intense demands , including multi-shift truck use . Their key applications include production areas , warehouses , and cross-docks .
For even greater ergonomics and comfort , in the most tiring of jobs , there are Cat sit-on trucks . Cat NSS16- 20N2 ( I ) sit-on stackers and NPS20- 30N2 sit-on power pallets ease the strain of long and heavy shifts . Like their stand-in equivalents , they also enable fuller use of warehouse space , boost throughput and reduce TCO .
In addition to a comfortable suspension seat , they feature anatomically supportive and positionally adjustable armrests . These place the driver ’ s hands perfectly for easy reach of the mini steering wheel and fingertip hydraulic controls . Other luxuries include the option of electrically adjustable floor height for a perfect driver fit .
Cat stackers and power pallet trucks provide a great illustration of how this manufacturer ’ s constant innovation gives more choice and better results . From the comprehensive Cat line-up , , Impact ’ s expert sales teams will identify the ideal model and specification for your situation . We will then maintain its productivity levels and TCO savings through our first-class national support network .
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