Lithium-ion power expands

Hyster has unveiled new high-capacity forklift models featuring 350-volt lithium-ion battery power that delivers performance comparable to traditional diesel power in 10-18t load capacities, helping heavy-duty applications achieve emissions goals without compromising performance.

“High-capacity lift trucks have historically depended on internal combustion engines, but with 350V lithium-ion power, going electric does not mean sacrificing performance or operational efficiency,” says Jan-Willem van den Brand, director global market development for big trucks at Hyster. “These new models exemplify clean power that means business, helping the bottom line with a lower total cost of ownership and delivering on the job site with long-term value, performance and sustainability.”

Helping clean fuel transition

The models, known as the J230-360XD and J360XD36-48 in the Americas, and the J10-18XD in Europe, Middle East, and Africa and Asia-Pacific, are designed to help heavy-duty industries more easily transition to clean power.

To minimise operational disruption, the trucks offer convenient opportunity charging and capacity for over 275kWh of on-board energy storage for extended run-time between charges, while a fast-charging speed requires as little as 11 minutes of plug-in time for up to an hour’s worth of truck use.

To stand up to intensive applications and prevent overheating, a high-voltage, low-current system incorporates water-cooled motors and drive controllers. The trucks also include battery monitoring systems to help control under and over-charging.