Revealed: ‘Two Shifts, One Charge’ Multitasker

Jungheinrich has launched what it says is a revolutionary electric order picker and trilateral forklift – the EKX 514-516 narrow-aisle Kombi Stacker. With a payload capacity of 1.6 Tonnes and a lift height of 18 metres, the company says the new model offers maximum versatility for order picking and stacking operations.

The truck is equipped with state-of-the-art control technology, completely new motor technology and an efficient energy management system. Its design makes use of high-strength steels, resulting in a weight reduction of 150 kilograms. “This means we can guarantee the efficient and economical operation of the stacker over two shifts with a single battery charge,” says Steve Richmond, Director of Jungheinrich’s Systems & Projects Division.

The new Kombi Stacker eliminates the need for extra batteries on a two-shift operation and cuts down on requirements for charging stations and extra manpower. Richmond continues: “This is no idle promise. If a battery fails to hold a charge for two full shifts, Jungheinrich will replace it free of charge.”

For the first time Jungheinrich is equipping this series with a patented vibration damping system. The optional Floor Pro module reduces lateral vibration of the mast and driver’s cab caused by uneven floors. “This system enables the user to travel more smoothly and up to 30 per cent faster on substandard surfaces,” says Richmond. “Narrow-aisle trucks can now work safely and efficiently on floors that were originally designed solely for reach trucks – even at lift heights of 10 metres”.

Jungheinrich’s new Kombi Stacker EKX 514-516 will be unveiled at the LogiMAT 2016 exhibition, 8–10 March, in Stuttgart (hall 9, stand 9B02 and 9B04).