A high capacity electric forklift has won a design award
Hyster’s J155-190XNL, which powered by an integrated lithium-ion battery pack, has been awarded with the 2021 GOOD DESIGN Award.
“Heavy-duty operations have traditionally relied on lift trucks powered by either propane or diesel engines, but increasingly stringent government legislation and the market’s greater focus on environmental sustainability are making electric equipment an increasingly appealing option for many,” said Martin Boyd, vice president, product planning and solutions, Hyster.
Clever design
Mr Boyd pointed out that one of the selling points of the J155-190XNL is that it makes lithium-ion power accessible to a greater range of customers and operations, supporting their initiatives to reduce carbon footprints.
He said that the truck is the first sit-down counterbalanced lift truck in the 15,500-to-19,000-pound load capacity range powered by a factory integrated 350-volt lithium-ion battery.
The lithium-ion battery pack offers consistent power delivery throughout the charge, with no performance degradation as battery life declines.
It also offers no regular maintenance, a longer battery life than lead-acid batteries and can fully charge in less than 90 minutes.
Hyster’s J155-190XNL can work in both indoor and outdoor applications, designed for the demanding duty cycles of industries like lumber, automotive, metals, paper and more.
Its ability to work in a range of conditions helps operations maintain a lean lift truck fleet by preventing the need for extra lift trucks used only for certain environments.
