Wednesday 18 November 2009

First Showing of VL Series

The very first showing of the new four-wheel VL electric counterbalance series of forklift trucks took place at the Logistica exhibition in Utrecht last week.

Attracting a considerable amount of attention particularly the side extraction version feedback was extremely positive. Here’s an image from the stand.

Further information on the benefits and features of the new VL forklift truck are in the recent blog article Yale VL - ICE performance, zero emissions.


Monday 2 November 2009

YALE VL – ICE PERFORMANCE, ZERO EMISSIONS

Yale ERP22-35VL 80V
Productivity *****
Performance *****
Features *****
Lifetime operating costs *****

Yale’s ambitious electric counterbalance forklift development programme continues with the launch of the 80-Volt VL series, the most ergonomically advanced and productive counterbalance forklift series in the 2200kg to 3500kg capacity available today.

Compact in design, the new VL offers a performance most commonly associated with diesel and LPG forklift trucks, but without all of the associated environmental disadvantages.

Productivity ***** - Choice of HiP or eLo setting offers users the option of high productivity and low energy consumption

Performance ***** - Four performance modes allow operators to tailor the truck’s performance to specific applications within the two productivity settings

Features ***** - One of the most ergonomically advanced forklift truck series available. Features include:
• easy on/off access and three point entry;
• unobstructed floor space with right-hand access;
• generous headroom, comfortably accommodating the smallest (<160cm)to>194cm) operators;
• AccuTouch™ mini lever module featuring cushioned arm and palm rest with fingertip control of levers to reduce repetitive strain injuries (RSI);
• full suspension seat providing class leading reductions in Whole Body Vibration (WBV) levels.

Lifetime operating costs ***** - increased productivity and uptime, combined with reduced maintenance costs delivers reduced lifetime operating costs

Yale says: *****
Daniel Heap, Electric Truck Senior Product Development Manager, says: “Combining compactness with the levels of performance normally associated with internal combustion engine trucks, the VL is suitable for use both indoors or outside, especially in environments where space is at a premium.

“Together with the other new electric forklift trucks within the range, the VT, VF and VG, the VL demonstrates how Yale is responding to the challenging market place and providing a full range of products that are both productive and efficient.”

This week's Warehouse & Logistics News has a full page on the VL.: http://grandflame.co.uk/digital_editions/warehouse/nov1/ - See page 10.


For further information log on to the Yale web site: http://www.yale-forklifts.eu/ or Yale's dedicated electric counterbalance microsite: http://www.electric-forklifts.eu/.