Date of publication: 31.08.2015

Electric forklift trucks differ from trucks with internal combustion engine by their absolute environmental friendliness, and in their main characteristics they are in no way inferior to them. Considering the presence of a large number of manufacturers and models with different characteristics, the choice of an electric forklift should be approached responsibly.

Brands, brands and manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment

The lowest quality machines are considered to be of domestic and Bulgarian production. These trucks lack quality materials and modern technical equipment. If you need a well-functioning equipment for a long time, it makes sense to pay attention to imported equipment. These trucks have a long service life and better working conditions.

Leading brands of forklift trucks in the Russian market

Most of the world's manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment are represented on the domestic market, either having branches or working through a dealer network.

When buying an electric forklift, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of work at a specific warehouse, enterprise or site: area of \u200b\u200bthe territory, traffic, land or floor covering, working conditions, types of transported goods, their dimensions, weight, packaging material, as well as the intensity of future work.

Be sure to consider the seller's availability when buying

• availability of a repair base,
• mobile service teams,
• certificates
• spare parts warehouse.
• And most importantly - qualified specialists who are able to repair this type of equipment

The electric forklift has the following advantages:

1.quiet operation of the electric motor;
2. Lack of exhaust gases, which is important when working in a closed warehouse;
3. Lack of registration of the forklift as a vehicle;
4.Simple design of the electric motor facilitates maintenance;
5. The electric motor heats up less during operation.

Electric forklifts are an irreplaceable and effective tool for organizing Skad work.

Electric forklift trucks are structurally divided into:

tricycle	four-bearing

Four Wheel Loaders are all-wheel drive, tricycle drive can have both rear and front wheels. The choice of driving wheels is determined by the weight of the cargo to be handled. For electric forklifts with a lifting capacity of up to 1.5 tons, the driving wheels are the rear wheels. Models with a larger carrying capacity (more than 1.5 t) are front-wheel drive and are designed to work with pallets in warehouses.

Advantages and disadvantages of electric forklifts:

Tricycle forklifts have good grip on the drive wheels and the low weight adds maneuverability. The disadvantage is that they have a reduced lateral stability, which limits the scope (work on uneven or sloping surfaces - on construction sites, in a ship's hold, etc.). The spread of lifting heights for three- and four-point models is approximately the same, but the range of maximum lifting capacity for 4-point loaders is greater: from 1.5 to 5.0 tons (for comparison: 0.5-2.0 tons for 3-point ones) ...

Tricycle rear wheel drive forklifts are more maneuverable and energy intensive, but skid on inclines or uneven surfaces. These loaders work best on paved and covered areas. To prevent wheels from slipping on slippery and wet surfaces, selected models of three-wheel forklift trucks are equipped with a constant power supply system, which ensures constant traction of the driving wheels with the surface.

The drive can be common to both wheels or to each wheel separately; the second option simplifies and lightens the design, so most manufacturers prefer it.

Despite the clear advantages of three-wheel models, four-wheel forklifts are more common. This type of electric loaders is produced as front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. In terms of maneuverability, they are significantly inferior to their 3-point counterparts, while winning in carrying capacity, work productivity and speed. It should be noted that four-wheel forklifts are more stable and are recommended for use when stacking loads without fear of tipping over.

Forklift manufacturers are constantly working to increase the lateral and longitudinal stability of three-wheel electric trucks, in which they are so far inferior to four-wheel trucks.

Since ancient times, people have been worried about the efficient transportation and storage of all kinds of goods. The work is hard, laborious and, of course, it was necessary to pay a lot for it. Then people came up with a universal and cheap means for doing such work - slaves! But with the development of mankind, both in the moral and scientific spheres, slaves were abolished, and in their place, thanks to technological progress, various mechanisms began to appear.

One of them was a loader, the prototype of which appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century, who exactly was its first inventor is a question not fully resolved, but the fact remains that today we have a compact, powerful and maneuverable machine. Now loaders are one of the most popular types of specialized equipment in construction, agriculture, warehouse logistics and other areas of the economy. In industries where the main activity is the movement and storage of various goods, forklifts are especially popular, which we want to talk about today.

Kinds

In the competitive struggle, equipment manufacturers always try to draw the attention of the consumer to themselves, therefore, at the moment, several types of forklifts have been designed. They are classified according to the characteristics of the power unit (engine). Let's talk a little about each of the types:

• Electric ... Very popular. This engine makes it possible to construct a machine that is compact, maneuverable and fast, which greatly improves speed and makes it easier to work indoors. Moreover, the electric unit practically does not make noise and does not require refueling, the prices of which are growing like mushrooms after rain. Speaking of nature. This species is environmentally friendly, does not pollute the environment and does not harm people working nearby.
• Petrol ... The most widely used for work in open warehouses or warehouses with a large area with good ventilation. It is practically indispensable in conditions of extremely low temperatures, and if minor repairs are required, then it can be carried out right at the work site.
• Diesel ... It does not differ in any way from gasoline, only it makes more noise during operation, so it will be uncomfortable to be near it in a small closed room and, in general, unhealthy.

Main functions

The miracle of technical thought we are considering is usually called a forklift, although the forklift itself is a device installed on a vehicle, it looks like two heavy steel rails on which the load is lifted. The cab is often equipped with reinforced cages for safety. The rear of the vehicle always has a weighted structure as a counterweight to the load. The main purpose of this special equipment is to work with weights, and more specifically: unloading - loading, transportation of heavy cargo across the territory and its stacking (stacking). It is possible to significantly expand the functionality of the loader by installing various attachments, grippers and extensions on it.

Rating TOP 7 best forklift trucks

It is quite difficult to choose a forklift truck, because the warehouse equipment market is constantly evolving, every year new models or modifications of old ones appear. If you are now at the stage of selecting a similar machine for yourself and your business, then we hope our article will help you. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the seven most popular.

With a detailed examination of each representative, you will get acquainted with the technical characteristics, pros and cons, price and user reviews.

The electric model has taken root well in our country, in which the manufacturer managed to combine good quality and affordable price with good characteristics. Installation of sectional masts, cross-movement carriages or forks is possible.

Average cost: 960,000 rubles.

forklift Toyota 7FB30

• environmental friendliness;
• the ability to install other working structures;
• maneuverability;
• smooth control.

• the battery runs out quickly.

In connection with the expansion of its warehouse, the need arose for a forklift. I asked my companions, read on the forums. The choice is difficult and I don't want to invest a lot of money. I opted for an electric Toyota. The machine turned out to be of good quality, nimble, it does its job perfectly, is quiet and there is no smell of exhaust gases. I was very pleased with the purchase, over time I will buy additional equipment and there will be no prices at all!

Warehouse loaders have been used in manufacturing and warehouse processes for about 100 years and they still perform the same basic task of lifting, moving and lowering loads from one location to another. That being said, the features and capabilities of these industrial machines continue to evolve, in particular in terms of safety, ergonomics and alternative fuel sources.

A survey of forklift equipment manufacturers by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) shows a downward trend in the number of trucks, primarily due to increased fleet availability, and also as trucks are becoming more productive and more durable. Almost half (47%) of the loading equipment manufacturers surveyed believe that this trend will continue, while 53% do not.

An annual survey of the 10 largest global forklift manufacturers, ranked by revenue.

These suppliers play a huge role in spreading new material handling technologies and vehicles themselves that companies around the world use to manage material flows in warehouses, distribution and logistics centers.

10. Hangcha Group

Hangcha Group, based in Zhejiang Sheng, China - Revenues of $ 773 million, according to the Financial Times.

9. Komatsu

Komatsu Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan - Revenues of $ 15,415 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. The total revenue of all divisions (construction equipment, mining and utility equipment and warehouse trucks) is $ 13.479 billion. According to Statista, the share of warehouse forklift sales is approximately 6% of the division's total volume, which is approximately $ 809 million in revenue.

8. Anhui Heli Co. Ltd

Anhui Heli Co. Ltd., based in Hefei, China - revenues of $ 892.9 million in 2016, according to the Financial Times.

7.M-FET: UniCarriers

As discussed below, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Forklift, Engine & Turbocharger Holdings Ltd. (M-FET) is a collection of various material handling equipment companies that will be formally integrated later this fall, making the holding the third largest material handling equipment manufacturer. Focusing only on the sale of UniCarrier loading equipment in 2016, the business unit had sales of $ 1.523 billion.

6.M-FET: Mitsubishi Nichiyu

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Forklift, Engine & Turbocharger Holdings Ltd. (M-FET) is a holding company 100% owned by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., a $ 38 billion Japanese industrial conglomerate. M-FET is a collection of various forklifts that includes Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co. Ltd., UniCarriers Corp. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger Ltd. As of October 2017, Mitsubishi Nichiyu and UniCarriers will be integrated into the holding as divisions. M-FET revenues in 2016 were $ 6.498 billion; Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift revenues - $ 2.316 billion. When two more business units are incorporated into the holding, M-FET will become the third largest manufacturer of forklifts.

5. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc.

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc., based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, is the parent company of the Hyster and Yale brands, and had consolidated revenue of $ 2.569 billion in fiscal 2016, which is flat from 2015.

4. Crown Equipment Corp.

Crown Equipment Corp., a privately held company based in New Bremen, Ohio (USA), had $ 2.6 billion in revenue in 2016, according to Forbes. This represents an increase of 4% over 2015 revenue.

The Jungheinrich Group, based in Hamburg, Germany, had revenue of $ 3,388 for fiscal 2016, up 14.3% over the prior year.

2. KION Group

The KION Group consists of several loading equipment brands (Linde, STILL, Fenwick, Baoli, OM STILL and Voltas) and the Supply Chain Solutions segment (Dematic, Egemin and Retrotech), based in Wiesbaden, Germany. In 2016, the Industrial Trucks segment achieved revenue of $ 5.478 billion, a 3.1% increase over the previous year. In general, the company's revenue amounted to $ 5.878 billion.

1. Toyota Industries Corp.

Toyota Industries Corp. based in Kariya, Aichi, Japan - Revenue $ 19.237 billion

In addition to loading equipment (Toyota and Raymond), it produces cars (primarily the Yaris / Vitz and RAV4 brands), car air conditioning systems, electronic parts and textile machines. The company generated $ 8.562 billion in revenue from the forklift market alone (down 3% from a year ago), but Toyota continues its dominance as the largest manufacturer of forklift trucks in the world.

Forecasts are not a good thing. Could we have expected a year ago that the total peak number of warehouse equipment sold at 855,000, reached in 2006, will grow by another 6%? However, it grew by a whopping 11%, reaching approximately 950,000 units in 2007. This is an absolute record. Of course, not all regions were able to share this success.

For example, North America faced a 10% drop in the number of vehicles sold. This trend is predicted to continue in the future. The Asian market experienced the largest growth at 17%, followed by Europe with 16%.

What is the sales trend in 2008? Judging by the incoming orders from manufacturers of logistics technology, it is clear that the global economy will not be able to stop the dynamic growth rate. According to the results of our research, the total number of vehicles sold will grow, by conservative estimates, by at least 3%, that is, it will amount to about 980,000 vehicles. Asia is expected to become the world leader again with 11% growth. In Europe, we do not expect growth. North America will have the worst performance in the market, this time forecast for the region: -6%. It should be noted that although everything possible is being done to ensure that these data are as reliable as possible, they cannot be considered exhaustive, since the factor of “unpredictability” should be taken into account. That is, the data obtained reflects the trends expected by manufacturers of warehouse equipment.

In whatever direction the warehouse equipment market develops, it remains obvious that international trade as a whole is on the rise, as is the logistics sector. However, economic downturns are unavoidable and most companies are prepared to go through these difficult times.

Initially, specifications are market oriented and can vary greatly. While companies based in Western Europe tend to attach great importance to ergonomics, design and / or sustainability by purchasing warehouse equipment and are therefore willing to pay more, the situation is strikingly different in China and the United States. In these countries, the forklift is viewed more as a “workhorse” needed to carry out day-to-day tasks and handle large volumes of goods, and nothing more. The larger manufacturers have adapted to this fact and offer different machines to suit different markets. This is why sales of used cars, for example in Eastern Europe, are booming. But this is only one side of the coin.

The other side demonstrates that there is a trend towards green and energy-efficient technology as oil resources are depleted, emission standards are tightened, and global competition is increasing. This became apparent at CeMAT 2008- the world's leading trade fair for intralogistics in Hannover (Germany). Warehouse equipment manufacturers have unveiled concept cars that use new technologies and energy management systems. Never before has there been such a concentration at this exhibition of technology of this format. Most of what has been demonstrated is of course not yet ready to enter the market due to economic and / or technical factors, but, nevertheless, truly new solutions were presented.

Now it is impossible to say for sure which technical solution will be the most effective. As a result, some companies are simultaneously implementing several approaches in order to achieve the greatest potential in the use of warehouse technology. Here are just a few examples: Toyota is currently investigating two methods. One of these is the fuel cell with which most of the research is done. Another method is hybrid technologies that involve the use of a diesel-electric combined system. In this case, warehouse technicians use the know-how of the automotive industry.

Technical requirements

LINDEis working on three systems projects that they demonstrated in Hanover. This concept includes the use of fuel cells, hydrogen motors and a hybrid drive.

Still is currently testing electric tractors and fuel cell forklifts at the airport and port of Hamburg.

Jungheinrich examines whether direct methanol fuel cells are a cost-effective and technologically viable alternative. They also use cars that run on lithiumion batteries.

For instance, Nissan also develops warehouse equipment with built-in lithium-ion batteries. In this case, the Automatic Power Supply Corporation (AESC) has pushed the development of this type of technology with the help of Nissan Motor Co., NEC Corporation and its NEC Tokin Corporation division.

Ultimately, the technology that wins as a result will be developed by a company that successfully combines energy efficiency, environmental friendliness and low maintenance requirements.

Strong Euro

The world ranking list of warehouse equipment was released in Germany, that is, in the eurozone. Therefore, all sales data are given in euros. We do this despite the fact that countries outside the euro area are required to provide their financial statements in local currency in accordance with local laws. In these cases, we have converted the currency in accordance with the indicated rate.
The conversion table does not reflect significant fluctuations in rates. For example, in 2007 the euro reached its lowest level of 1.2893 against the dollar on January 12, and the highest level at 1.4874 on November 27 (according to the exchange rate of the European Central Bank).

On July 15, 2008, the euro was already worth 1.599. A strong euro can provide both benefits and challenges to the European economy and its warehouse equipment manufacturers. One advantage is that a strong euro means lower prices for natural resources, which are traded in dollars in most cases. The disadvantage is that a strong euro raises prices for exports from the euro area, which partly slows down economic growth. For the few companies that are listed in the world rankings, a strong euro also means some problems. The higher the market rate, the more the turnover in euros falls. This has affected companies in the US, in particular, as well as manufacturers in South Korea, who expect shipments partly in dollars. Therefore, the main table includes not only the exchange rate in euros, but also in foreign currency. Changes in turnover for these foreign companies can only be understood with this data. Ranking in the euro would create an inaccurate picture due to the variable exchange rate.

Continuing changes

The reactions of our readers and the results of our own research in the ongoing changes have influenced the global ranking. Last year, at this stage, we expected mainly Asian companies to be included in the survey. This turned out to be true. New on this list is the Chinese manufacturer EP (East Power). Despite the help of cooperating European companies, it is not easy to obtain the necessary information for research. We would like to include the Chinese company Ningbo Ruyi Joint Stock Co. However, after several attempts on our part, the Chinese company decided not to provide their data.
Genkinger-Hubtex left the rankings as a separate company. She became a division Hubtex-Holding... As a result, the Genkinger-Hubtex data was merged under the name Hubtex.

Share of companies in the market

Manufacturers' publications often announce market shares, which, however, for some reason do not fully reflect the true picture. In order to present a more reliable picture, the turnover, which is reflected in the world ranking, was combined with warehouse equipment and increased by those "unreported cases", which are based on the calculations of large international professional associations. Given that the market is becoming more transparent, we believe that the total number of unreported cases of 5% reflects the market situation. The total number determined by this method corresponds to the size of the world market. The market shares of the respective companies determined in this way can be seen in the diagram and can be used for future planning.

1 .Toyota industries corporation
Toyota has done it again. The company is the market leader among manufacturers. The first is the first. With a turnover of 2,000.536 billion yen (12.712 billion euros), Toyota industries corporation broke a new record in fiscal 2007/2008, which began on April 1, 2007 and ended on March 31, 2008. The previous year's data is 1,878.398 billion yen. The Japanese, known for their caution, predicted a turnover of 1950.0 billion yen this year. The turnover of warehouse equipment, according to their calculations, is 783.173 billion yen. This equates to € 4.977 billion when the fiscal year end exchange rate is taken into account. Thus, the share of the goods handling equipment segment in the company's total sales amounted to 39.1%.

As a result of consultations with Toyota, 0.7% of turnover was deducted as non-core machinery and equipment. As a result, the total turnover of warehouse equipment for handling goods amounted to 777.691 billion yen or 4942 billion euros.

Additional information that was obtained from the annual report should be separately mentioned: on the one hand, the fact that Toyota Industries Corporation hired significantly more employees at the end of the financial year in question, when compared with the previous one, more precisely 39,528 (versus 36,096), and the number of employees, in the warehouse equipment segment grew by 16% to 18674. On the other hand, the company's network revenue increased by more than 80 billion yen, which is approximately equal to 0.5 billion euros. But take another look at Germany: In April 2007, both Toyota Gabelstapler Deutschland GmbH and BT Deutschland GmbH officially merged into Toyota Material Handling Deutschland GmbH. The company is headquartered in Langenhangen near Hanover. The long-term goal for more than 10 years is to achieve a 20% market share in Germany.

2. Kion, Germany
Again the information was provided by the Kion group based in Wiesbaden, which brings together three brands, Linde, Still and OM... With more than 21,000 employees and offices worldwide, the group is one of the two largest companies in the warehouse technology and floor transport segment, with a worldwide presence and market leader in Europe. Network turnover in 2007 increased by 10% to 4.312 billion euros (in the previous year 3.909 billion euros). Despite the high level of competition, the three brands were able to weather the inflated prices of raw materials largely due to their advantageous technological position. Linde Material Handling metrics (Linde MH) grew by 8.1%, Still - by 12.6% and OM - by 17.4%. Profit before taxes rose 28.5% to € 338 million (last year: € 263 million).

Products Linde MHand Still positioned as premium brandsin the group, while OM products are like a valuable brand. All brands contributed to the positive development of the group's business in fiscal 2007. Linde Material Handling, which employs 13,039 people, increased its turnover to 2.726 million euros. Still with 6,618 employees increased its turnover to € 1,419 million in 2007. OM, a key supplier in the southern European market with 1,245 employees, has significantly increased its turnover to 358 million euros in 2007. As for other activities within the group, for example, Linde Hydraulics operations, its share in the turnover is insignificant and therefore was not taken into account.

The Kion Group hopes to continue to pursue its multi-brand strategy and enhance brand product differentiation even more. At the same time, the group, which received 80% of its turnover in Europe in 2007, has set itself the goal of strengthening its presence in other markets. As a result, Kion said it is in talks with several Asian and Chinese manufacturers about potential cooperation opportunities. Asia together with Central and Eastern Europe is the most important growth market for Kion. By the way, the Baoli company is often mentioned in this context.

3. Jungheinrich, Germany
In last year's rankings, there was information that the company reported that incoming orders from Jungheinrich, together with resources that were brought into the company for some time and completed in 2007, will create a positive image of the company. And so it happened. For the first time since financial 2004, the company took the third place in the world ranking of manufacturers of warehouse equipment. Profit before taxes and duties (EBIT), which totaled 140 million euros, increased by 18.6% compared to the previous year (118 million euros). As predicted last year, the group's total consolidated turnover exceeded last year's figure of € 1.748 million and reached € 2.001 million. As a result, the Hamburg-based company was able to increase its after-tax profit by an impressive 22.4% to € 82 million.

2007 was a good year for the company. First of all, future markets in Eastern Europe and Asia, with a focus on China, have become catalysts for growth. They account for a fairly large share of the growth and have significantly increased orders for warehouse equipment and counterbalanced trucks. Plans to build a new plant in Landsberg were approved in 2007 to help the company meet the growing market needs. Production is due to start in 2009. Compared to the year under review, the global economy will not be able to achieve similar growth in 2008 and beyond, despite growth in emerging markets. However, the headquarters predicts modest growth in incoming orders and turnover. However, growth projections, in numbers, remained in the company's April 2008 annual report. Therefore, a Jungheinrich press release for November 2008 predicts an increase in orders of approximately EUR 2.2 billion and a group turnover of more than EUR 2.1 billion for the 2008 financial year.

4. Nacco Industries, USA
Nacco Industries, Inc. is a holding company with three business units. It includes the mining, home appliance and forklift industries of the Nacco Materials Handling Group (NMHG) with its brands Hyster and Yale... NMHG is divided into two segments, NMHG Wholesale and NMHG Retail.
According to American practice, both "wholesalers" and "retail traders" are considered dealers, but the former are independent dealers and the latter own the company. However, both "wholesalers" and "retailers" have the same rights and obligations of an independent company, even within the reporting framework. This division is reflected in Nacco's annual report, which breaks down turnover and profit separately. Thus, we can see that during the year the "wholesalers" made a profit and the "retailers" suffered losses.

Using Nacco as an example, it is easy to see what value the exchange rate played in the rating, since we were guided by the euro. While warehouse equipment sales grew 100% to $ 2,600 million from the previous year, the situation is very different in euros. In this case, the turnover fell from 1,898 million euros to 1,766 million euros. The same can be seen in general sales.

Not only did the Americans fail to maintain their third place in the previous year with their products and are now in fourth place, but the company's network revenues also declined 19%, from $ 106.2 million to $ 89.3 million. Last year, the rankings highlighted negative circumstances at Nacco: rising material costs, an unfavorable dollar exchange rate and a declining North American warehouse equipment market. This situation has not changed. An additional factor is the deplorable economic situation. Even the EMEA NMHG, which is responsible for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, emphasizes that 2007 was the most successful fiscal year in history.

5. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), which owns the handling and warehousing equipment, is part of the larger Mitsubishi group, which in turn consists of banks, chemical plants and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC). MHI has shown promising results. The total turnover increased from 3,068,505 to 3,203,085 million yen, and the network profit from 48,840 to 61,332 million yen. There was also growth in the material handling equipment sector, reaching 211.663 billion yen. This is equal to 1,345 million euros. Thus, Mitsubishi was able to maintain its fifth position since last year. However, the following should be taken into account: the rating is almost entirely based on exchange rates. This means that three companies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Cargotec Corporation, and Crown Equipment Corporation, have shown nearly the same results.

MHI Division, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe B.V. (MCFE), based in Almere, The Netherlands, currently owns 28.1% of the Finnish company Rocla. This may change soon. In October 2008, MHI, MCFE and Rocla reached an agreement according to which MCFE will formally take over the Finnish company. Offer per share - 13 euros. As noted in Rocla, the majority of shareholders have already agreed to cede their shares, thereby approving the agreement.

6. Cargotec Corporation, Finland
In all categories indicated in the ranking, the performance of the Finnish company Cargotec Corporation, based in Helsinki, which includes companies Kalmar, Hiab and MacGregor, have grown. The group's turnover rose to € 3,018 million, while the turnover of the Swedish company Kalmar rose to € 1,343 million. Only the revenues of the Finnish company were slightly lower than last year's data - 138.4 million euros. Last year we wrote that Cargotec bought the Italy-based CVS Ferrari Group on December 29, 2006. This was partly a hasty move on the part of the rankers, as it did not take into account the protest of the German authorities, which, according to the annual report of Cargotec in August 2007, did not approve the deal, saying it was anti-competitive. As a result, information on the supplier of heavy stackers and reach stackers CVS is not included in Cargotec's data as previously thought, but the company was able to reach 85 million euros in January 2006. However, it is possible to announce a new acquisition, which became known from a press release dated November 3, 2008. According to this information, Kalmar owns 80% of shares in two Italian-based post-sale companies, CVS Technoports S.r.l. and CVS Service S.r.l. The remaining 20% \u200b\u200bcontinues to be owned by the CVS Ferrari Group. (Innovation and Technology Company - KALMAR dealer)

7. Crown Equipment Corp., USA
The impact of sharp fluctuations in exchange rates can again be seen in the case of the Crown. Expressed in US dollars, the increase in turnover of material handling equipment is clearly visible. The growth was about 10%. If we take into account the dollar exchange rate at the end of the fiscal year of March 31 (1.5812), we can see that the turnover of the US-based company in euros is less. With new products and continued expansion of its global network, Crown has reportedly reached more consumers and, to some extent, reduced US demand. Crown views the opening of a retail office in Shanghai as a major step in expanding its sales network, which began with the opening of the Suzou plant in October 2006.

8. Komatsu Ltd., Japan
Growth in earnings (+ 18.5% in 2007), operating income (+ 36% in 2007) and network income (+ 26.8% in 2007) over the past 6 years are indicators that the Japanese Komatsu group can be proud of. The results in the material handling equipment sector are also significant. All information related to this sector is expressed in euros, as data was received from the European head office, Komatsu Forklift Co., Ltd., in Milan. We have also reflected this information in yen using the prevailing exchange rate to make this table complete. According to this data, 3,769 employees, 431 more than last year, surpassed the EUR 1 billion mark in turnover (EUR 1,099 billion) versus EUR 851 million last year. The lineup of the company includes electric and forklift trucks, as well as various types of warehouse equipment.

9. Manitou, France
The French company Manitou, based in Ansenis in the UK, joined the “club of companies with a turnover of more than a billion” with a total turnover and turnover in the warehouse equipment segment. Growth for the French was approximately 104 million euros, reaching 1,098 million euros in turnover for off-road forklifts, telescopic forklifts and stackers. Manitou has effectively doubled its turnover since 2003. Revenues decreased slightly (2.1%) compared to 2006 and amounted to 86.1 million euros this year. This is 6.8% of the total turnover. Manitou produces the majority of its turnover in France - 34.2%.

10. Nissan Motor Company, Japan
The Nissan data for the year under review cannot be compared with the previous year for the following reason: September 5, 2007 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. acquired shares in the family company Atlet AB headquartered in Meltlik near Gothenburg, Sweden through its Danish office Nissan Forklift Europe B.V. The figures provided by the Japanese therefore include statistics on Atlet. Therefore, Nissan remains currently in tenth place, as the gap between tenth and ninth place (Manitou) is too wide. This could change quickly, however, as Nissan works intensively to develop new launch technologies that could lead to the company's technical and financial success very soon. Collaboration between companies is nothing new. Atlet has been manufacturing Nissan equipment for various European markets since 2002 as an OEM partner. This contract was extended in early 2006 by a merger that ended in autumn 2007. According to Japanese statements, both Nissan and Atlet brands, including distribution - Nissan uses retailers while Atlet relies on direct supply - will continue to operate in the market as in the past.

11. TCM Corporation, Japan
The authors of this rating were unable to obtain a copy of the company's annual report. However, information has been received from TCM Europe in Belgium. Its activities are quite diverse, from the production of construction equipment to conveyors and gantry cranes, as well as models of warehouse equipment, as well as automatically controlled forklifts (AGV). TCM Corporation, which was owned by Hitachi Ltd. since October 2006, has achieved a turnover of 135,013 million yen (858 million euros) and revenues of 1,700 million yen (10.8 million euros) in the 2007/2008 fiscal year. In addition to this growth, the company also has an increase in turnover of warehouse equipment of approximately 18%, reaching 97,329 million yen (618 million euros). The number of employees was 2,200 people. The Japanese have released a detailed forecast for the next few years. Their plan is to increase the company's turnover by 15% next year, while maintaining profit growth of 12%. The company has already set targets for 2011. The goal is to achieve a turnover of 200 billion yen and network revenues of 5.7 billion yen. TCM (Anhui) Machinery Company Ltd., which began operations this summer, is expected to help achieve this goal.

12. Doosan Corporation, South Korea
Last year's “more turnover with less workforce” statement regarding the development of the material handling equipment sector for the South Korea-based Doosan group applies to FY07 as well. Doosan Infracore Co. Ltd is responsible for this sector and also manufactures construction equipment, diesel units and products for the defense industry. Doosan Infracore has achieved a networked turnover of KRW 3,720 billion with 5,144 employees, according to the company and its annual report. In euros, this amounts to 2,700 million. The previous year's figures are 3,282.7 billion KRW or 2,680 million euros with 5200 employees. The company's revenues rose last year, reaching 131 million euros.

Euro data received from Doosan for electric and combustion engine forklifts, which have been converted to South Korean won for the currency table. According to this information, turnover of material handling equipment increased to a lesser extent with 30 employees from 415 million euros to 445 million euros. Although this figure was not in line with Doosan's 2007 forecasts, the data is nonetheless positive.

According to the press release, Doosan's goal, since the acquisition of the Daewoo group in 2005, is to continually expand its presence in the warehouse equipment segment. As a result, the South Korean material handling equipment manufacturer acquired the German warehouse equipment manufacturer ATL (Advanced Technology Lubben) on October 1, 2008. ATL is a former manufacturer of transport equipment under the Lafis brand. The merger resulted in Doosan Infracore Logitics Europe GmbH / Doosan, which pursues an aggressive growth policy that has led to a doubling of forklift sales through the launch of a new range and acquisitions of similar companies. For example, Bobcat, CTI and Babcock Energie, based in the US, were acquired, and the recent acquisition is the Norwegian construction equipment specialist Mohu.

13. Nippon Yusoki (Nichiyu), Japan
Japanese company Nippon Yusoki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Kyoto. Out of the total turnover of 68,497 million yen or 435 million euros, which includes counterbalanced forklifts, warehouse equipment, integrated warehouse systems and automated controlled systems, 77% of which is from warehouse equipment. The turnover in the 2006-2007 financial year was 319 million euros, with an increase of 7% to 341 million euros for 2007-2008.

The Japanese company, whose brand Nichiyu received a new look on July 1, 2008, has a lot of interesting news. This concerns the effect known to all system suppliers: a decrease in turnover for more than 12 months due to significant fluctuations in the systems business. For Nippon Yusoki, it was 11.4% in this segment in the year under review. This decline does not reflect the trend, and it will most likely be offset in the next year.

14. Merlo, Italy
When speaking about an Italian company, a distinction must be made between the Merlo Group and Merlo SpA. The Merlo Group specializes in products such as conveyors and self-loading agitators for construction companies. Of particular interest to us are the telescopic forklifts with adaptive forks, which are manufactured and sold by Merlo SpA. While the Merlo Group has once again achieved an increase in turnover, the data for the material handling equipment segment has remained unchanged for the first time in the last 5 years at 323 million euros.

15. Clark, South Korea
Clark, with a long tradition, not only re-announced the return of material handling equipment to the market after some troubles last year, but also performed very effectively under the leadership of South Korean conglomerate Young An. Clark achieved a turnover of $ 366.3 million last year. In fiscal 2007, they were reported to have achieved 8% growth to $ 453 million. Clark is extremely successful in Europe. The growth of turnover for Clark Europe GmbH for the whole 2007 was 6% compared to 2006. This positive result is supported by the new equipment segment, which grew by 33%. Clark Europe recorded an increase of about 72% in sales of spare parts.
Name " Clark - The Forklift»Is commonly associated with counterbalanced forklift trucks. However, the company also supplies stackers and electric reach trucks. The company cooperates with the Italian manufacturer OMG.

16. Anhui Heli, China
The philosophy of Chinese material handling equipment manufacturer Anhui Heli Co., Ltd., which markets machines under the Heli brand, can be described as “simple solutions”. The range of products includes internal combustion counterbalanced forklifts up to 32 tonnes (since mid 2008), electric forklifts for loads up to 4.5 tonnes, various warehouse models currently include reach stackers for loads up to 45 tonnes, and empty stackers. containers with a carrying capacity of up to 25 tons. Heli began manufacturing construction equipment for the Asian market. This technique will be presented at the next Bauma 2010 in Munich.

Anhui Heli is owned by Anhui Forklift Truck Group Co (AFG), which is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. In fiscal 2007, the company had 4,728 employees in the warehouse equipment segment. The company's turnover amounted to 3.358 million yuan or 312 million euros. Of this amount, 259 million euros are for warehouse equipment. In yuan, this represents an increase of about 11%. In this sense, we can say that the Chinese manufacturer has adopted the correct philosophy.

17. Hangcha, China
The Chinese company Hangcha (more precisely Zhejiang Hangha Engineering Machinery Co., Ltd., formerly known as Hangzhou Forklift Truck Co., Ltd.), headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhezhjang province, is one of the largest forklift manufacturers in China. The company was established in 1956 and privatized in 2000. Hangha can produce 30,000 units per year in its 150,000 sq. meters. Worldwide production data is 60,000. Many Chinese companies, such as East Power, Anhui Heli, Baoli, have their roots in Hangcha. Today, each of these companies operates independently and has its own factories. The company's turnover was approximately 239 million euros with 1,200 employees in the 2007 financial year. In euros, this represents an increase of 32.8% over the previous year. According to reports, the Chinese manufacturer has made good profits, but the exact amount has yet to be clarified.

18. Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea
The large enterprise Heavy Industries (HHI), founded in December 1973, specializes primarily in shipbuilding, industrial plants, the production of motors, electromechanical systems, construction equipment and warehouse equipment. During the period under review, the group's turnover reached KRW 15533 billion, or approximately € 11.3 billion. The income growth of the South Korean conglomerate is especially impressive. If in 2006 the net income was 712.8 billion won, then the annual report for 2008 - 1736.1 billion. This is an impressive jump of 2.44 times. The warehouse equipment manufacturing is part of the construction equipment division. Their products include electric forklift trucks and internal combustion engine forklift trucks with various lifting capacities. The manufacturer deliberately avoids high technologies in its products, acting under the slogan: "Make it simpler". This strategy proved to be successful, as warehouse equipment sales rose 23% to $ 212 million, or € 144 million in the period under review. Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) today presents a completely new range of warehouse equipment, including at least 21 different types of equipment for handling cargo with a carrying capacity of 1.6 to 2.2 tons.

19. Tailift Group, China
Data for the Taiwan-based Tailift Group was reported in euros. Therefore, the data in Taiwan dollars is approximate. However, again there is a significant increase in the turnover of equipment under the Artison brand from 81 million euros to 130 million euros - an impressive 60%. A year ago, the growth was 35%. Many manufacturers of equipment can only dream of such results, as well as of annual income.

The Hubtex Holding is comprised of Hubtex Maschinenbau GmbH & Co., KG in Fulda, Genkinger Hubtex GmbH in Münsingen and forklift manufacturer Schulte Henke GmbH in Meschede. The central business of Hubtex Maschinenbau is the production of forklifts for moving various materials, stackers, as well as warehouse equipment and forklifts for long and heavy goods.

Genkinger Hubtexsupplies equipment for warehouses and equipment for the textile industry, including specialized. Schulte Henke manufactures and markets attachments for forklifts under the Stabau brand... The company positions itself as a market leader in the sector of specialized components, as well as equipment for working with heavy loads.

In 2006, the group reported a turnover of 71 million euros. This rose to 79 million euros in the year under review, with Hubtex accounting for approximately 46.2 million euros, Genkinger Hubtex 12.6 million euros and Schulte Henke about 20.2 million euros. If we consider the annual turnover of automated equipment for the processing of materials (goods) only, the turnover of the company was 77 million euros in 2007 with a staff of 500 people, at the same time the company made a profit. According to the data obtained, it can be predicted that 2008 will be successful for the Hubtex group. (Innovation and Technology Company - HUBTEX dealer in Russia)

24. EP Equipment, China
EP stands for East Power. The company is a newcomer to the world ranking. The Chinese have been very active in the warehouse equipment sector since 1983. EP Equipment, headquartered in Hangzhou, Heli and Baoli have their roots in the Chinese manufacturer Hangcha (HC). However, these links with NS no longer exist, as each of the companies mentioned has its own factory. Before EP opened its first plant two and a half years ago, all equipment was manufactured by NS. It's not a secret. However, today, if the EP brand is mentioned, then it is EP i who produced this equipment.

Separation from the National Assembly was the right step for the United Russia. The Chinese have been able to achieve growth of 30% in each of the past five years. In 2007, 25,000 units were sold, which means an annual turnover of 12.6 million euros. In addition, assuming further growth, a third will be added to the two plants in Hangzhou and Jinjung at Angi.

EP offers an almost complete range of equipment: electric three-wheel forklifts with a lifting capacity from 1 to 3 tons, four-wheel models with a lifting capacity from 1 to 4 tons, forklifts for loads from 1 to 16 tons.

26. Baoli, China
Jingjiang Baoli Forklift Co., Ltd. or Baoli is one of the companies that, in cooperation with Baoli Deutschland GmbH & Co., KG, impressed the visitors of the last CeMAT exhibition very strongly. Baoli offers electric forklift trucks with lifting capacities up to 3 tonnes and gas and diesel trucks with lifting capacities up to 10 tonnes. Manufacturing is located near Shanghai. The Baoli brand is supported by the Jiangsu Baoli Group, a privately held company founded in 1993. This group employs 3,000 people and specializes in the research, development, production and sale of electric motors, for example for washing machines and industrial saws, as well as materials handling technology.

Baoli also uses the euro for internal payments. Upon closer inspection, it is clear that turnover has skyrocketed from € 55 million to € 200 million for the group as a whole, and from € 21 million to € 55 million for the material handling equipment segment.

27. Ausa, Spain
Unlike previous years, this year the study authors did not receive specific data on warehouse equipment for Automoviles Utilitarios S.A. (Ausa). Therefore, we extrapolated the turnover for this technique, using the growth rates of the total turnover (+ 26%), bearing in mind that the resulting figure of 46 million euros is not accurate. However, since the Spaniards had previously reported growth in this segment of about 30% in the 2006 financial year and reiterated their profit, the authors considered that such a calculation method for 2007 was acceptable.

28. DanTruck-Heden, Denmark
DanTruck-Heden Lifttruck A / S, a 100% business unit of DanTruck-Heden A / S, is extremely diverse. They design, manufacture and supply forklift trucks, off-road trucks and warehouse equipment under the DanTruck and Heden brands and import Nissan and SMV trucks to Denmark. In addition, the task of the separate company NetroTruck A / S is to supply Hyundai and Hangha warehouse equipment to Scandinavia.

Although DanTruck-Heden Lifttruck recorded a decline in revenues last year, they were able to significantly improve this figure, reaching DKK 312 million (EUR 41.9 million) in the fiscal year under review. In this respect, the Danes have achieved their own forecast. The company again made a profit of more than DKK 16 million in 2007 after a significant loss of DKK 6.7 million in the 2006 financial year.

29. Godrej & Boyce, India
Indian company Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. headquartered in Mumbai, it is engaged in quite a variety of activities. On the one hand, they are involved in the field of everyday goods, on the other hand, Indians offer investment goods such as high-tech machine tool installations for the aerospace industry, electrical and electronic components and much more. A separate unit within the group is responsible for warehouse equipment, which produces and sells diesel and electric forklifts, warehouse equipment, explosion-proof equipment, as well as a wide range of components. The company also sells equipment from well-known manufacturers in India, such as Komatsu forklifts, Manitou telescopic trucks, side loaders from Hubtex, warehouse equipment from Crown, attachments from Cascade, and cleaning equipment from Tennant.

Part of the Godrej Group, founded in 1897, the company launched its first forklift truck some 40 years ago in collaboration with Clark. They started exporting their forklift trucks in 1999. Currently, Indians supply their products to the Middle East, Africa, as well as countries that are members of the Cooperation Council of the Persian Gulf and the Economic Commonwealth of Southeast States. This explains the fact that the company is not very well known in Europe.
The entire company has a turnover of approximately 551 million euros with 11,345 employees, while the warehouse technology division recorded a turnover of 2,220 million Indian rupees with 887 employees (an increase of 15.5% compared to last year) or 35.21 million euros against 33.1 million euros. The company's profit was 27 million euros - 42% more than last year.

30. OMG, Italy
Despite numerous attempts, the Italian manufacturer did not provide any information to the authors of the rating. Therefore, the calculation of turnover for the study was based on the fact that warehouse equipment in Italy increased by 5% in 2007 and, accordingly, extrapolated the data. OMG stands for Officine Meccaniche Gonzaga and was named as the company's headquarters in Gonzaga, Italy. The company manufactures warehouse equipment under its own name and brands from other companies such as Clark. OMG provides itself with forklift trucks from partner companies such as Tailift and supplies them under its own brand.

31. CZ Strakonice, Czech Republic
CZ operates in several segments and has been present in the mechanical engineering sector for over 80 years. Approximately 80% of its products are produced for the automotive industry. According to her, the company is one of the largest engineering industries in the Czech Republic. Warehouse equipment - electric and combustion forklifts and off-road forklifts - are supplied under the Desta brand. CZ also works with used machinery. The total turnover of the company amounted to CZK 1,783 million (last year: 1,751 million); the share of the turnover of automated materials handling equipment was 586 million kroons (592 million kroons in the previous year).

32. Pramac, Italy
The turnover of the Italian company Pramac has grown steadily every year, from slight increases in 2002 and 2005 to the current € 216.6 million. This figure is equal to the delivery of 8250 units of motor vehicles. The Italians made a profit, but did not specify the figure. The core of the company's business is warehouse equipment, which is created in a special unit and positions the company in the market very positively.

33. Stocklin, Switzerland
Behind the company called Stocklin is a group of companies headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1934, Stocklin Logistik AG is a global company offering material handling equipment and warehouse equipment with a staff of 511 people. Its lineup includes not only warehouse equipment and forklifts, but also entire internal warehouse systems. The grocery container segment is not currently included in the company's turnover. The Swiss have suspended operations in this segment, as turnover has been steadily declining since 2003. The know-how of stainless steel containers has been transferred to the production of stainless steel forklifts. In general, all models are available in stainless steel.

After a one-year decline in turnover, which is due in part to fluctuations in the system divisions in 2006, the company was able to achieve its highest turnover in recent years - € 141 million in the year under review. This figure includes CHF 107 million from warehouse and handling equipment systems and CHF 34 million from warehouse equipment sold. Taking into account the exchange rate at the end of the financial year, this amounts to approximately € 21 million. Stocklin expects a turnover of CHF 30 million in the material handling equipment segment. The business is developing successfully and it is hoped that growth will continue despite challenging market conditions.

34. Nuova Detas, Italy
Despite the fact that the total turnover of Nuova Detas SpA increased by 2 million euros, the turnover of warehouse equipment fell by 3.8% to 17.1 million euros. The authors of the rating were informed that the company made a profit, but it is not known which profit. Therefore, it is difficult to assess the position of the Italian manufacturer of electric forklift trucks and forklift trucks with combustion engines.

35. Carer, Italy
The Italian manufacturer of electrical warehouse equipment Carer produces 46 different models of equipment with lifting capacities from 800 kg to 16 tons. The company unveiled its first electric forklift truck at the 2007 Movint show in Bologna. The loader developed a speed of 20 km / h. While Carer reported a significant 32% increase in turnover in fiscal 2006, 2007 reported a slight increase from € 16.0 million to € 16.4 million.

36. Magaziner, Germany
Magaziner Lager-und Fordertechnik GmbH, which was founded in 1975, specializes in the design, construction and manufacture of multi-purpose forklifts. Although between 1980 and 1995 they made equipment for Lansing, and since 1998 for Linde, the Magaziner brand is known for its stable, reliable and flexible technology used in the manufacture of forklifts. The turnover and the number of personnel are growing every year. The tax year 2007 was no exception. The number of vehicles sold, as well as the company's turnover of 15 million euros, meant an 8% increase compared to the previous year. The growth was due not only to new markets abroad, but also to a large number of orders in Germany itself.

37. Sichelschmidt, Germany
Sichelschmidt AG, which until recently was called Sichelschmidt Material Handling Solutions GmbH, belongs to a group of companies that specializes in the production of explosion-proof warehouse technology. The company's annual turnover increased slightly from 14.5 to 14.6 million euros. The number of employees in 2007 reached 67 people.

38. Miag, Germany
In fiscal 2007, Miag Fahrzeugbau GmbH reported a slight increase in turnover from 13 to 13.5 million euros. The German manufacturer of explosion-proof warehouse equipment also made a profit. The Braunschweig-based company forecast a modest increase in turnover in fiscal 2008, in which it celebrated its 25th anniversary. Its main buyers are chemical and pharmaceutical industries, paint and varnish factories, as well as the automotive industry.

39. Dambach Lagersysteme, Germany
After the separation from the Dambach Group in 2006, the company, headquartered in Bischweier near Karlsruch, has concentrated on its core business - customized solutions for warehouse technology and equipment. The total turnover of Dambach Lagersysteme increased from 30.5 to 35 million euros, while the share of manufactured warehouse equipment remained the same at 12 million euros. The company also made a profit, but the exact amount is unknown.

A compact and powerful forklift truck is used to transport heavy and bulky cargo over short distances, as well as dive it to a height. This technique is especially popular in the commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors. Models in operation provide the opportunity to maximize the speed of work processes.

Varieties of models

The modern technical market is full of offers from different manufacturers. Only one person is required to operate such a machine, which replaces several loaders in the state. The main feature of forklift trucks of 2 tons or more is versatility, maneuverability and ease of operation. To work with such equipment does not require special knowledge, and all controls are located at an intuitive level.

The technical characteristics of warehouse loaders directly depend on the configuration. All models are divided into classes, primarily by the type of power unit:

• diesel forklifts - they have a high power rating, they are able to work with heavy loads in an open area;
• electrical variations - economical to operate, but have limitations in carrying capacity;
• gasoline cars are considered universal.

Also, forklift storage vehicles are produced in two versions with respect to the wheelbase:

• 4-support - more stable and reliable;
• 3-support - rear-wheel drive, better handling.

Thanks to the wide range, which includes a catalog of forklift trucks, each user has the opportunity to choose the most suitable option.

Popular forklift models

For sale forklifts are found with different technical characteristics, operational features and equipment. All technology greatly facilitates human labor. Despite this, several of the best options have been identified that have earned the trust of users.

Hyundai 30DF-7

The South Korean 3 Ton Forklift is capable of lifting and lowering the mast, and it can also be tilted back and forth. This function greatly facilitates unloading and loading operations. The design has a reinforced frame and bridges, which increases the degree of stability of the model under heavy loads.

The features of the Hyundai forklift include:

• adjustable steering part;
• circular lighting;
• two-section mast without the possibility of free wheeling;
• functional screen;
• pneumatic tires for forklift trucks;
• traditional lever-type control.

The dimensions of the special equipment are 269.2x123x218 cm, while the turning radius is 2.3 m and the ground clearance is 145 mm. The model weighs 4.17 tons, it is capable of working with a load weighing up to 3 tons. The speed of the loaded equipment reaches 18.5 km / h.

The forklift has a proprietary Hyundai D4BB diesel power unit. For 1 hour of continuous operation, it consumes up to 2.6 liters. The engine displacement is 2.6 liters, the maximum power is 39 kW, and the design speed is 2500 rpm. The price of the model in Russia is 1,300,000-1,500,000 rubles.

Despite the great popularity of this technique, it, like other models, has disadvantages. In this case, this is one drawback, which is the relatively weak load chains and bearings. If you follow the manufacturer's recommendations and do not overload the model, then problems will definitely not arise.

VIDEO: Overview of the Hyundai 30DF-7

JCB RTFL 940

A forklift truck of 4 tons is used for loading, unloading, transporting cargo over short distances and diving it to different heights. The device weighs 660 kg, and its dimensions are 358x220x254-325 cm.

The design features a Dieselmax four-cylinder diesel power unit. The engine produces up to 85 liters. from. or 65 kW at a design speed of up to 2200 rpm. Thanks to these technical characteristics, the front loader can accelerate up to 29 km / h.

JCB RTFL 940 Rough Terrain Loader

There is a fairly high ground clearance of 37 cm, it provides good cross-country ability even on the road without a flat surface. The fuel tank holds up to 88 liters of fuel, which guarantees long-term continuous operation without the need for refueling. The power unit itself is equipped with a fluid system, it excludes the possibility of overheating of the equipment. Price - 3200000-3900000 rubles.

As for the shortcomings of this model, according to the reviews of experienced owners, the insufficient quality of rubber of special equipment should be highlighted. Such tires wear out quickly with frequent use of the machine. There is only one solution to the problem - installing new tires from another manufacturer.

VIDEO: JCB RTFL 940 Operation Overview

TCM FD100 Z8

The 10 ton forklift has an output of 84.6 kW at 2100 engine rpm. The model is capable of handling a load weighing up to 10,000 kg. The lifting height of the forks in this case is 300 cm. There is a mast with a free wheel here, which makes the technique more functional.

The new forklift has a large ground clearance height of up to 24.5 cm and this is when the machine is loaded. The fuel tank holds 140 liters of fuel, which eliminates the need for regular refueling during operation of a 10 ton diesel forklift.

The wheelbase is made according to the 4x / 2 formula, the maximum tractive effort is 57.3 kN, and the nominal slope with load is 24%. Special equipment moves at a speed of up to 30 km / h. The model weighs 12.3 tons, its turning radius is 3.9 m. The brake system is made according to the hydraulic circuit with a foot pedal. The cost of a Japanese forklift truck varies between 4,000,000 and 4,600,000 rubles.

The most common problem a TCM FD100 Z8 owner may encounter is the fast clogging of the filter system. As a rule, this happens due to the use of fuel of inadequate quality. Often, users complain about problems with electronic components, but this can happen after overloading the equipment.

VIDEO: Tips for choosing and buying Japanese TCM forklifts